A special education teacher is most likely to have a positive effect on the education of students with disabilities by recognizing that:

• A. Teachers need to use the same instructional strategies throughout each student's school experience
• B. Students understand themselves better than anyone else and know the instructional strategies that are best for them
• C. Teachers need several months to experiment with a variety of curriculum modifications before finding one that works
• D. Students have unique strengths and needs that form the basis for individualized instruction

Answer: (D)