Social Emotional Wellness Considerations Students with Disabilities Guide & Video (Virginia Department of Education, VDOE)

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Good mental health is critical to every child's success in school and life. This is particularly true for students with disabilities, who, according to recent research, are more likely to experience social isolation from peer and suffer from depression in adulthood. Students with disabilities may need additional support to process the news and adapt to the many changes we are all facing. Professional working with students with disabilities (SWD) need to proactively support both academic and social-emotional needs.