I've posted some parent/teacher suggestions and resources for you from an art teacher's point of view.
http://www.artmuseums.com/specialneeds.htm
You will find a couple of internet links and a book resource there also.

laura dickstein wrote:

> Hi.  This fall, I will again be working with special education teachers to
> help them to use museums with their students.  Many of these teachers work
> with severly learning disabled children...some who are also multiply
> handicapped.  Other teachers work with students who are autistic or
> emotionally disturbed. (Most of the kids are in elementary school.)
>
> I have some ideas for projects and ways to use museums with these kids.
> Can anyone suggest pre-visit activities that they might do to help prepare
> their students for a museum trip?  Also, can anyone suggest ways in which
> they have worked with these populations in museums?  Are there any
> curriculum materials available?  Books specifically relating to working
> with special ed kids in museums? Resources you think might be helpful to
> give teachers and paras?
>
> Your help is most appreciated,
>
> Laura Dickstein
>
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