For the following assignment, I had the pleasure to interview a parent whose child has autism. I am very thankful for this parent telling me the information about their child as it is going to help me become a better teacher as well as a better person. For some people, it can be a very touchy subject but I am thankful that this parent was very open-minded. I now am aware of the problems and situations that a parent goes through on an everyday basis with a child with a learning disability.
Knowing that their child is just like everybody else is what this parent wants everyone to know. They are ordinary people like you and me. This parent wants her child to feel like he can fit in with everybody else and does not have any fewer expectations …show more content…
Within 18 months this parent realized that her child was unable to put two words together. This raised a flag immediately and caused concern for the parents. It wasn’t until three years old when the pediatric doctor diagnosed their child with autism. It was devastating to hear states the parent. She felt like it was coming but wasn’t ready to face reality. The diagnosis immediately determined that their child was eligible to receive special education services. So around three years old, the child started to receive speech services as well as behavior support. Knowing that her child was going to need additional help for a long time was devastating. They do not have any type of history of their family having children with a learning disability so it was all new for everyone. The family needed to come together to make this work states the …show more content…
For example, visuals, handouts, and videos all helped her child learn in a way he was comfortable with. She would also like to state that it is important that all teachers attend the IEP meetings. Going to the IEP meetings with help create a plan that will help children with disabilities learn. The long-term goals for this parent is to have her child be happy. She wants her child to fit in and be able to socialize with everyone. Building skills are also part of the long-term goals she has for her child. She eventually wants her child to get a job and maybe get a girlfriend once he gets out of school. Knowing that he will be loved for the rest of his life is very important for
Knowing that their child is just like everybody else is what this parent wants everyone to know. They are ordinary people like you and me. This parent wants her child to feel like he can fit in with everybody else and does not have any fewer expectations …show more content…
Within 18 months this parent realized that her child was unable to put two words together. This raised a flag immediately and caused concern for the parents. It wasn’t until three years old when the pediatric doctor diagnosed their child with autism. It was devastating to hear states the parent. She felt like it was coming but wasn’t ready to face reality. The diagnosis immediately determined that their child was eligible to receive special education services. So around three years old, the child started to receive speech services as well as behavior support. Knowing that her child was going to need additional help for a long time was devastating. They do not have any type of history of their family having children with a learning disability so it was all new for everyone. The family needed to come together to make this work states the …show more content…
For example, visuals, handouts, and videos all helped her child learn in a way he was comfortable with. She would also like to state that it is important that all teachers attend the IEP meetings. Going to the IEP meetings with help create a plan that will help children with disabilities learn. The long-term goals for this parent is to have her child be happy. She wants her child to fit in and be able to socialize with everyone. Building skills are also part of the long-term goals she has for her child. She eventually wants her child to get a job and maybe get a girlfriend once he gets out of school. Knowing that he will be loved for the rest of his life is very important for