Special Needs Paper
Special Needs
Lora D. Purcell
SOC120
Instructor Sue Meckert
February 20, 2012
Beginning a new career choice at my age; has been a bit overwhelming. I have had to write
many challenging papers. This paper for SOC120 has been especially difficult for me to write. I
could not relate to the topics my instructor gave us to choose from, none of them clicked with
me. We were given permission to write about any topic, as long it was okay with her.
I chose a topic that is very dear and passionate to me, special needs children. That is why it
becomes difficult for me to write theory based papers, I write from my heart and tend to forget
to add the theoretical points to my paper. I hope to share how my thoughts on the subject of
special needs will be informative and will enlighten the reader.
Trying to inform the public of the special needs environment is a challenge. People need to
be taught how to react and respect them, along with family members that care for them. As it is
stated; America is a wonderful melting pot of cultural diversity. I believe that the majority of
people are open minded and try to be fair. Something happens, though, when some people come
in contact with adults and kids with disabilities. It is understandable to be fearful of the
unknown. (1)
The community I live in is becoming more aware of how they should react and respond to the
special needs people. The schools must support them and bring in the correct teachers, supplies
and have the building accessible for all that is required of them. Daycare centers, restaurants, and
all public businesses have the demands of regulations and respect for the special needs
environment. Children who have special needs that are affected or heightened by their social
surroundings need unconditional acceptance of the community where they live. It is not
negotiable. It is their
Lora D. Purcell
SOC120
Instructor Sue Meckert
February 20, 2012
Beginning a new career choice at my age; has been a bit overwhelming. I have had to write
many challenging papers. This paper for SOC120 has been especially difficult for me to write. I
could not relate to the topics my instructor gave us to choose from, none of them clicked with
me. We were given permission to write about any topic, as long it was okay with her.
I chose a topic that is very dear and passionate to me, special needs children. That is why it
becomes difficult for me to write theory based papers, I write from my heart and tend to forget
to add the theoretical points to my paper. I hope to share how my thoughts on the subject of
special needs will be informative and will enlighten the reader.
Trying to inform the public of the special needs environment is a challenge. People need to
be taught how to react and respect them, along with family members that care for them. As it is
stated; America is a wonderful melting pot of cultural diversity. I believe that the majority of
people are open minded and try to be fair. Something happens, though, when some people come
in contact with adults and kids with disabilities. It is understandable to be fearful of the
unknown. (1)
The community I live in is becoming more aware of how they should react and respond to the
special needs people. The schools must support them and bring in the correct teachers, supplies
and have the building accessible for all that is required of them. Daycare centers, restaurants, and
all public businesses have the demands of regulations and respect for the special needs
environment. Children who have special needs that are affected or heightened by their social
surroundings need unconditional acceptance of the community where they live. It is not
negotiable. It is their