Too often, people think "special" means less. What they need to understand is that special needs children are CHILDREN. They are cute, funny, intelligent, curious, just like every child. They are also sensitive and can be hurt. A non-verbal child can still understand and a child who doesn't make eye contact can still see how you look at him. I had the opportunity to watch an intern at one of my son's therapy centers recently. My son had just finished his session, but he was having a hard time unlocking a gate. The intern simply stood there and did not interact with him at all. I walked over and said, "Let me give you a free lesson, okay? Don't treat children like they're invisible." So, please, help when you can, encourage always, and never underestimate any child.
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AuthorIn my head, I'm still 25. I'm so not, so it's a good thing my boys keep me young....except for when they remind me I'm the oldest person in the house. Archives
April 2015
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