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- Seek to become aware of and understand the child’s specific disability.
- Recognize that the child is a child of God; look beyond the disability
to the child’s spirit.
- Get to know the child and his or her family. Build a positive relationship
with the child as you take time to show genuine interest and concern.
- Find out about the child’s strengths and challenges. Focus on
his or her abilities and talents without giving undue attention to the disability.
- Be friendly and natural when communicating with the child. Speak directly
to the child rather than to someone who is assisting him or her.
- Encourage the child to talk about his or her feelings. Listen attentively
and with love.
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