Being aware of learning challenges and preferences allows us to access more students in the room, and cater to their needs.

Understanding the distinction between language and literacy is essential. Students may demonstrate strong literacy skills in spoken and written communication, yet still struggle with the specialized vocabulary and conventions of academic language. Supporting all learners requires meeting them where they are and providing appropriate resources and strategies that help bridge the gap between everyday communication and academic success.

Culture and race are different, however but are important in the classroom environment and should be treated as such.

Each student brings their own lens through which they are filtering the material, and we must endeavour to understand their lens.

Not all disabilities will be evident, regardless each individual should be provided with opportunities for success and accommodated to promote success.

If you have a student that has PTSD or TBI, allow them get go take a small break if their stress level is arising due to a situation.  This will allow them to cool down where they will be able to focus and not get upset. Also, by letting them know that they could bring in their service animal to help them get through class, will help them improve their mental state of mind.

How to incorporate IEP's into the classroom to better serve that student.  No matter if it is allowing more time for a test or accommodating in a different area. 

That TBI can cause someone to not sleep at all due to the fear of the triggered memory

PTSD can come from many various things and not just experiences from the military. 

PTSD is a condition that is caused by significant trauma that causes stress in the individual experiencing it. It can present as anxiety, inability to sleep, depression, trouble breathing, and panic. As well as it can cause psychological issues like inability to concentrate, bursts of anger and a general inability to function in society.

People with PTSD struggle to maintain relationships and consistent work. They may have low self-esteem and continually fail to succeed. Children with PTSD can carry that trauma into adulthood and struggle their whole life.

People who have experienced PTSD can become withdrawn from society and afraid… >>>