Different approaches to communication can strengthen a sense of belonging in people with disabilities or conversely create a sense of othering and distance from society. Things teachers, teacher’s assistants, but also parents should avoid in communication (Drdulová, 2014):

• expressions of pity and a resulting unnecessary relaxation of demands on a child,

• pointing out a child’s disability or emphasizing their lack of ability,

• communicating with a child or about a child in a way that doesn’t correspond with their age,

• answering on behalf of a child, not providing sufficient time for an answer, or its consideration,

• using the plural in the context of a child: “We’re tired, are we? We’re trying…”

• communicating towards a child from a position of power,

• making decisions for a child without their active involvement in areas where such involvement is possible.