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How do you teach street safety skills to developmentally disabled adults?

Catherine Palomino, MS
Master's Degree, Elementary Education, CUNY Brooklyn College
Catherine Palomino is a former Childcare Center Director in New York. She received her MS in Elementary Education from CUNY Brooklyn College in 2010.

Catherine Palomino, MS

Master's Degree, Elementary Education, CUNY Brooklyn College

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It's great that you want to teach a developmentally disabled adult street safety! First, create realistic goals alongside either the student or their guardian. Then create an individualized lesson plan that is geared toward their abilities. You could even adapt an existing training plan to meet your student's needs. You may want to modify and use the tips, tricks, and games in the article above. Regularly check the process of your student by talking to them to find out how much they remember.

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How do I give simple instructions when teaching children?

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Use short simple words and phrases. The best way to teach children is to lead by example and tell them, "look left, right, left before crossing," while doing the actions.

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What do the triangles mean on the road surface?

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The triangles mean you must yield for oncoming traffic.

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Is it proper to blow two horns to signal children to cross the road to the bus?

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Proper, no. Unnecessary, yes. Try waving them over. If you must make sound, do something of a more moderate volume, like calling out or ringing a bell.

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