My mother has been a special needs teacher since I was in high school, which is going on ten plus years. She would come home after work and you could see that she was exhausted but she continued to be there for us when we needed her. My mother has a lot of patience and she loves what she does and that is important. There is one student named “Brandon,” (change of name) who I will never forget how many problems he gave my mother, but they both taught me the beauty in teaching children with Autism and the relationship that was bonded between Brandon and my mother that will last forever.
My mother will tell you that the textbook is informative but will not help you with a child with any disability and that you really need to have hands on experience.
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“In February 2007 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the number had risen to one of every 150 8-year-old child” (Parks) compared to the early 1980s when autism only affected an estimated 4 to 5 children per 10,0000 …show more content…
You may ask yourself, “What are some things to consider when addressing social skills, and are there specific strategies for supporting them? The answer is, “Yes.” I would extend a warm welcome when he enters my classroom to let the other students know that he is a valued part of our group. There will be plenty of “give and take” interactions, which is a critical social skill. During free play, I will think about how to carry out some type of structure so they child will not become overwhelmed. According to Autism Speaks, appropriate social behavior requires social understanding; be aware of the need to build foundations and scaffold skills in appropriate developmental sequence, expecting growth through supports, practice and direct teaching.