Disabilities

Elder Olson talks about his experiences serving as a young Church-service missionary.

When active participation techniques are employed in the classroom, all children have the opportunity to engage with the lesson.

After witnessing Chy Johnson, a student with special needs, be bullied day after day, Carson Jones got the entire Queen Creek High School football team to rally behind the girl.

After witnessing Chy Johnson, a student with special needs, be bullied day after day, Carson Jones got the entire Queen Creek High School football team to rally behind the girl.

Before beginning a lesson, it’s important that your students focus and understand what will be covered. To accomplish this, use an attention-getter.

Be sensitive to students’ attention spans and create lessons that are tailored to their needs—doing so will help them better learn the lesson.

Though Brynn from Connecticut has only one hand, her motto is to always “lend a helping hand” at home, at school, at church, and at play.

A 13-year-old boy in Arizona fulfilled his Duty to God by pushing himself to the limit so that his friend, who has cerebral palsy, could participate with him in a triathlon.

Allergic to many foods, Ellen Joy from North Carolina helps other children stay safefrom allergies and encourages them to stand up for their own health.

Watch how this couple demonstrates pure love and service in their marriage—even though they have to endure debilitating physical adversity.

Watch how this couple demonstrates pure love and service in their marriage—even though they have to endure debilitating physical adversity.

Welcome to Teaching Strategies for Children with Disabilities, a video series produced by Brigham Young University’s David O. McKay School of Education.

A true karate master can overcome any challenge with faith, perseverance, and one strong leg. Tim Hurst, a Mormon marathon runner with one leg, finds strength in focusing on what he has. See more at www.mormon.org/Tim

See how faith and love can remain strong through the challenges and the changing seasons of our lives.

Being born with Down syndrome doesn’t stop Katie from Florida from singing, dancing, and sharing a special Primary experience.

Jesus Christ set the ultimate example of selfless service. In this original short film, we meet people discovering the power of living that simple principle.

Employing music and drama in the classroom can be highly effective, especially for students with special needs. When children learn songs and engage in role playing, their learning becomes active.

Learn about Hannah's relationship with her brother Hyrum who has autism, and how she exemplifies Christlike love. Everyone deserves to be loved and valued, no matter how different they are from you.

Teachers can be quick to point out bad behavior—but it’s also important to point out good behavior, as well.

Elder Ito doesn’t allow his disability to stop him from serving as a young Church-service missionary following the loss of a loved one.

Clip from the talk Songs Sung and Unsung from Elder Holland.

At the beginning of a lesson, it’s important to clearly state the lesson’s objective—and to do it at the students’ level of understanding.

After a debilitating bicycle accident, Emmannuel Nochi discovered he still could still serve a mission as a young Church-service missionary.

Katie, who was paralyzed in an auto accident, shares how she exercises her faith to embrace her new life.

Many of us struggle to accept and include people who have disabilities. Even at church. Watch this video and learn what you can do to make a difference in the life of someone with a disability.

Often, lecturing is the default teaching technique; however, a technique that is more visual and kinesthetic in nature is often better, especially with students who have special needs.

Having a clear classroom schedule for students can help reduce their anxiety.

When asking students questions, teachers often do not wait long enough for an answer. Waiting for a longer period of time—up to five or ten seconds—allows students to better contemplate questions.

Two families share how they have seen the works of God made manifest in their lives as ward members reach out in love and understanding.