My beautiful daughter works with special needs children in the schools. She has a gift and the heart of an angel when it comes to her kids. I also have an autistic nephew who is unique. Imagine working with Autistic children. No two are alike but all truly are unique and deserving of loving teachers like my daughter. I am so proud of her. I have been to her class to share fire safety with the kids, and have been able to see her in action with her students. It melts my heart to witness her compassion towards her kids. Thank god she was there for me because I had no clue how to present to special needs students. April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day. Its more then just a day to wear blue but an opportunity to educate. So here is some information to educate and help you become aware... Autism is a term commonly used for a group of neuro-developmental disorders also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The core symptoms of autism are challenges related to: communication social interaction restrictive or repetitive behaviors and interests Individuals with autism can also experience other difficulties, including medical issues, differences in coordination and muscle tone, sleep disturbances, altered eating habits, anxiety or disordered sensory perceptions. The features, abilities and severity of symptoms vary considerably among individuals with autism. An individual with autism may display some or all of the following characteristics: Difficulty understanding language, gestures and/or social cues Limited or no speech, or verbalizations that repeat or maintain a particular topic Limited or no eye contact Difficulty relating or participating in a back-and-forth conversation or interaction Social awkwardness Repetitive behaviors, such as pacing or lining things up, spinning, hand flapping, or rocking More or less sensitivity to light, sound, smell, taste or touch than usual Abnormal fears and/or lack of appropriate fear of real dangers Understanding and retention of concrete concepts, patterns, rules Imagine the challenges of parenting or teaching kids in that situation. God bless those who love and support those with Autism. If youve met one person with autism – youve met one person with autism. Smile, and make it a great week! :)
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 14:23:44 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015