Children with Special Needs

I have had several experiences working with children with special needs. First, I became a nanny at the age of 12 for two boys. The older brother had challenges over the years, and eventually at the age of 6, was diagnosed with Aspergers. Without realizing I had been adapting games and activities for someone with special needs for the past 5 years, I had learned how to accommodate the same material so he could have access. This was a valuable lesson for me as a teacher, because I learned that content needs to be delivered in many different ways to reach all learners. In addition, I feel strongly that the same content is accessible for all learners, as long as it is thoughtfully planned on an individual basis.