Hi having a little trouble wondering what this question is really asking.
Principle
A diagnosis, a label or a category does not define a child, but pertains to a subset of his/her capabilities.
And then its asking us in realation to early childhood education, how does this relate,
Totally confused
Please someone help
Sue
Diagnosis, labeling and categorizing a child
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sueyk
Diagnosis, labeling and categorizing a child
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Re: Principles, best practice
Hi Sueyk
To me this means we should never say things like I have a special needs child in my room. It should always be I have a child with special needs in my room. The diagnosis, say of Autism, does not define the child, they are still a child with their own likes/dislikes, skills, talents, etc, they just happen to also have a diagnosis/label. In relation to ECE I believe it means you still need to see the child not just the label. In terms of activities it may mean you have to amend slightly an activity to cater to their capabilities but it does not mean they should miss out on activities.
Hope this is on the right track for you
Cathiek
To me this means we should never say things like I have a special needs child in my room. It should always be I have a child with special needs in my room. The diagnosis, say of Autism, does not define the child, they are still a child with their own likes/dislikes, skills, talents, etc, they just happen to also have a diagnosis/label. In relation to ECE I believe it means you still need to see the child not just the label. In terms of activities it may mean you have to amend slightly an activity to cater to their capabilities but it does not mean they should miss out on activities.
Hope this is on the right track for you
Cathiek
Re: Principles, best practice
Great Answer Catkiek!cathiek wrote:Hi Sueyk
To me this means we should never say things like I have a special needs child in my room. It should always be I have a child with special needs in my room. The diagnosis, say of Autism, does not define the child, they are still a child with their own likes/dislikes, skills, talents, etc, they just happen to also have a diagnosis/label. In relation to ECE I believe it means you still need to see the child not just the label. In terms of activities it may mean you have to amend slightly an activity to cater to their capabilities but it does not mean they should miss out on activities.
Hope this is on the right track for you
Cathiek
