It’s natural for kids to recognize differences and to try to understand what they observe. Young children typically misinterpret what they see, and need someone to provide clarification with enthusiasm. Answer a child’s questions about people with disabilities openly, and frame responses according to the child's developmental level. Emphasize that a person’s disability comprises a very small part of the person’s identity. For example, point out that a man in a wheelchair may also be a dad, an architect and an antique toy collector. The wheelchair enables the man to move from place to place, and doesn't minimize his value as a person.
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