Inclusion Week | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

True or False: Kids sometimes make fun of others to make themselves feel better or more important

True

True or False: You can change or "fix" Autism

False

What's wrong with saying "That's so gay?"

Implication that being gay makes a person bad or weird

This is language that avoids bias towards a particular sex or gender

Gender Neutral Language (examples including "everyone", "y'all", "them", "server", "waitress").

Manual communication commonly used by Deaf people.

Sign Language

Children with this disorder might have trouble paying attention and have impulsive behaviors (i.e. speaking without thinking what the consequence may be)

ADHD (Attention Disorder)

Define "inclusion"

Supporting and embracing diversity in a way that clearly shows all individuals are valued, recognized, and accepted for who they are and how they were born.

What is wrong with this sentence? "She doesn't have any disabilities. She's a normal kid."

We wouldn't say that a kid is "normal" because they don't have disabilities. All kids are normal kids, some just have special needs.

How is this woman feeling? How do you know?

Annoyed. It may be difficult for some people to read social cues.

Does everyone understand sarcasm?

No! Someone might think you are speaking literally.

This is a change that helps a student overcome or work around the disability. These changes are typically physical or environmental changes.

Accommodations - Name 3

True or False: When a person has a stutter that means they are not very smart.

FALSE

What is "stimming"?

Stimming – or self-stimulatory behavior – is repetitive or unusual body movement or noises (i.e. hand flapping). These movements help regulate and calm down.

Define "neurodivergent"

The term “neurodivergent” describes people whose brain differences affect how their brain works. That means they have different strengths and challenges from pe

What is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave?

Autism

Is this accessible or not accessible?

Accessible - Wheelchair ramp

Is this accessible or not accessible?

Not accessible

Is this inclusion or not inclusion?

Inclusion

Is this inclusion or not inclusion?

Inclusion

Who should decide whether a Deaf student goes to a special school for the Deaf?

The student. They should be able to go to public school if they want to.

Name barriers to promote inclusivity in a classroom.

1. Lack of facilities and equipment, 2. Lack of inclusivity education, 3. Untrained staff

You have a student with a physical disability that affects their writing ability. What would you do to fairly assess this student?

Allow this student to type; allow this student to answer questions to a test out loud instead of writing.

Who was the father of Special Education?

Edouard Seguin. Before his research, many people thought children with disabilities had "the devil inside of them"

In a classroom a student with a disability is being teased or excluded by their peers. How would you address this situation to promote inclusivity and prevent bullying?

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