Which of the following words or phrases would be the best choice for parents to use when answering their children's questions about a classmate with a disability?

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The best word out of the choice of five for parents to use in answering their young child's questions about a child with a disability is "can." That is the only word in the group that emphasizes what children with disabilities are capable of, even with their disability. Parents should use this opportunity to point out to their children all that they and the child with limitations have in common, like their age, class, and favorite activities. While disabled children do have special needs, using that word here could imply to their child that he or she is not special, so the word "special" is best avoided.

Which of the Following Words or Phrases Would Be the Best