Instead of focusing on deficits I focus on talents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZXNqraH2Og
Chris Ulmer, a special needs teacher from Florida has gone viral after videos surfaced of him in classroom with his students. Chris spends the first 10 minutes each day compliment his students while also giving them high fives. He believes in positive reinforcement to help them believe in their abilities.
You can learn more about Chris at Special Books by Special Kids here.