This is such a good video. I have been able to work with some amazing students who have autism. One boy could name every president and vice-president and the years they were in office. I was amazed.
I love this video!!! I love that the first item talks about people first language. Many people let someone\'s disability be the thing that completely defines that person. I am a huge fan of people first language and practice it on an everyday basis.
I remember the jubilation I felt the first time my daughter said "Momma" for the second time. At nine months old, my daughter had a stroke right in my arms. It was one of the most humbling experiences I have ever had in my life. As my husband drove us to the hospital, I thanked God in advance for the outcome. So, over the next seven days at the hospital, they explained to me what her limitations would be and what she may never recover from the stroke. After being released from the hospital, we spent the next several months with occupational therapist, physical therapist, developmental intervention and a speech therapist. I watched in amazement as my daughter's brain remembered. A family picture was used to ask who each family member was, and she remembered! (No sounds, just a lot of pointing). And then...sounds! And then...words! And then...phrases! Joy! She is 8 years old now. She can hold a meaningful conversation. She still can not read, but every time we review a new chapter and view these inspiring videos, I'm more than hopeful.
This is such a good video. I have been able to work with some amazing students who have autism. One boy could name every president and vice-president and the years they were in office. I was amazed.
ReplyDeleteI love this video!!! I love that the first item talks about people first language. Many people let someone\'s disability be the thing that completely defines that person. I am a huge fan of people first language and practice it on an everyday basis.
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ReplyDeleteI remember the jubilation I felt the first time my daughter said "Momma" for the second time. At nine months old, my daughter had a stroke right in my arms. It was one of the most humbling experiences I have ever had in my life. As my husband drove us to the hospital, I thanked God in advance for the outcome. So, over the next seven days at the hospital, they explained to me what her limitations would be and what she may never recover from the stroke. After being released from the hospital, we spent the next several months with occupational therapist, physical therapist, developmental intervention and a speech therapist. I watched in amazement as my daughter's brain remembered. A family picture was used to ask who each family member was, and she remembered! (No sounds, just a lot of pointing). And then...sounds! And then...words! And then...phrases! Joy! She is 8 years old now. She can hold a meaningful conversation. She still can not read, but every time we review a new chapter and view these inspiring videos, I'm more than hopeful.
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