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Hi, im a teaching assistant at a college in Scotland. I work with adults with special needs adn was wanting to make thier lunch times a bit more interesting (if they feel they want to participate), by offering some activities. Im a bit stuck for ideas.... any one shed some light? Thanks in advance!

2007-02-26 02:16:06 · 6 answers · asked by brunelscooby 4 in Education & Reference Special Education

I didnt specify due to there being a range of disabilities. From people in wheel chairs to people with learning dis, autism ect.

2007-02-26 04:52:08 · update #1

6 answers

What kind of special needs do they have? Are they physically or mentally impaired? I only ask this because I have experience working with disabled people and they have had different requirements depending on their disabilty.
However, bingo is always popular as well as singing and dancing (someone else can push them if they are in a wheelchair). If they are allowed offsite, take them for some fresh air outside.

2007-02-26 02:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by Ginny Jin 7 · 1 0

A dartboard with Clint Eastwood's picture is good! :)

Seriously, that's a little vague--what types of impairments are you dealing with? It's hard to make suggestions without knowing. If you'l add some details?

Added comment--. Someone said dancing--which is ok if the people using wheelchairs know how to dance whith them (this is fairly common in the USA, but I'm not sure about Scotland.

A couple of ideas: Trivia games. These have the advantage tha tyou can interrrupt them (handy if you'r doing this during lunch--the game can be continued over several days.

Also, perhaps moving the group outside (when weather permits)--turn the lunch into a picnic.

But--here's my number one suggestion--ask the people with the disabilities. You said these are adults--and they should be treated accordingly. So offer any ideeas you have--but ask for their ideas--and letave the decision to them.

2007-02-26 03:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

special olympics for special needs is great. My son plays in basketball and bowling. They play against other schools and get ribbon for their place. Lots of fun. The children are in wheel chairs or use walkers etc.

2007-02-26 12:35:03 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. Angel.. 7 · 1 0

Educational games so a few can play together while learning but fun its all about making it fun, good luck

2007-02-26 09:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by haggis 2 · 0 0

how about some music? played and or participated in. Dance classes? Fun Phisio classes...

2007-02-26 02:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by Pink Princess 3 · 1 0

finger painting

2007-02-26 02:25:08 · answer #6 · answered by melvnews 2 · 0 1

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