Here is an interesting video of a teenager who is severely autistic and developmentally delayed. She could not communicate with words even though she received 25-40 hours of speech and behavioral therapy every week. She now communicates using a computer, its very interesting. As prospective special education teachers we should use this video as a learning experience, and that all students and children can be taught.
Students no matter who they are, no matter where they are from, no matter what their academic level or disability is, can learn. After watching this very inspiring video, I am convinced of this more than ever before. As educators it is essential that we hold on to this very simple belief. As educators we must see our students as they are and find innovative ways to teach them by any means necessary. It did not matter that the teachers and facilitators spent countless hours trying to get this student to speak. What mattered is that they never gave up and because of it she communicates with a computer. How miraculous is that? As educators if we see ourselves as miracle workers we will never stop working miracles, the simple ones, changing lives, one miracle at a time.
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ReplyDeleteHere is an interesting video of a teenager who is severely autistic and developmentally delayed. She could not communicate with words even though she received 25-40 hours of speech and behavioral therapy every week. She now communicates using a computer, its very interesting. As prospective special education teachers we should use this video as a learning experience, and that all students and children can be taught.
Students no matter who they are, no matter where they are from, no matter what their academic level or disability is, can learn. After watching this very inspiring video, I am convinced of this more than ever before. As educators it is essential that we hold on to this very simple belief. As educators we must see our students as they are and find innovative ways to teach them by any means necessary. It did not matter that the teachers and facilitators spent countless hours trying to get this student to speak. What mattered is that they never gave up and because of it she communicates with a computer. How miraculous is that? As educators if we see ourselves as miracle workers we will never stop working miracles, the simple ones, changing lives, one miracle at a time.
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