I was listening to this interview (http://listenin.org/interviews/archive/artists/Motion+City+Soundtrack/default.aspx#) Justin did with Dr. Frank and they said you work with special needs kids? I was super stoked to hear this, because I do as well. You officially rock! :)
i absolutely love that interview! i learned things that i didn't even know about him. and yes, i work at a public school with elementary students including many autistic, downs, EBD, etc... children. special needs kids are my favorite. i love their minds. i love connecting with them!
I worked in a summer program for two years at a residential facility basically doing fun activities (cooking, swimming, field trips, arts&crafts, etc). They were all severely handicapped and non-ambulatory. It's weird how you still develop connections and favorites with kids who have no verbal communication.
Right now I provide respite care for a 16yo girl with a seizure disorder. Her mom describes her as being autistic, although I don't believe she has been diagnosed on the spectrum. I do everything from personal care to community outings. I've been working with her for 3 years and she's pretty much become family.
I agree with you on their minds. She experiences joy from the most mundane things, I'm jealous at times. She is nonverbal as well, but it's interesting to see the ways she is capable of communicating her needs. At the same time I can get frustrated and feel helpless when I just can't figure out what's wrong or why she's upset.
I got more in depth than I intended! I just thought it was awesome you're in the same line of work because it really can be rewarding.
wow. that is an amazing job, with, i am sure, a lot of opportunity to appreciate so much in the people you work with and yourself.
i think people who work with special needs are so much better at general human relationships. we understand that there are different ways we have to interact with different people depending on their personalities and abilities. generally, we are more able to work and cooperate with those around us, with the understanding that they may not be just like us, and that they probably aren't just like us--so it is okay if we come at something from different places. does that make sense?
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I was listening to this interview (http://listenin.org/interviews/archive/artists/Motion+City+Soundtrack/default.aspx#) Justin did with Dr. Frank and they said you work with special needs kids? I was super stoked to hear this, because I do as well. You officially rock! :)
i absolutely love that interview! i learned things that i didn't even know about him. and yes, i work at a public school with elementary students including many autistic, downs, EBD, etc... children. special needs kids are my favorite. i love their minds. i love connecting with them!
what do you do specifically???
I worked in a summer program for two years at a residential facility basically doing fun activities (cooking, swimming, field trips, arts&crafts, etc). They were all severely handicapped and non-ambulatory. It's weird how you still develop connections and favorites with kids who have no verbal communication.
Right now I provide respite care for a 16yo girl with a seizure disorder. Her mom describes her as being autistic, although I don't believe she has been diagnosed on the spectrum. I do everything from personal care to community outings. I've been working with her for 3 years and she's pretty much become family.
I agree with you on their minds. She experiences joy from the most mundane things, I'm jealous at times. She is nonverbal as well, but it's interesting to see the ways she is capable of communicating her needs. At the same time I can get frustrated and feel helpless when I just can't figure out what's wrong or why she's upset.
I got more in depth than I intended! I just thought it was awesome you're in the same line of work because it really can be rewarding.
wow. that is an amazing job, with, i am sure, a lot of opportunity to appreciate so much in the people you work with and yourself.
i think people who work with special needs are so much better at general human relationships. we understand that there are different ways we have to interact with different people depending on their personalities and abilities. generally, we are more able to work and cooperate with those around us, with the understanding that they may not be just like us, and that they probably aren't just like us--so it is okay if we come at something from different places. does that make sense?
Yeah. basically an appreciation for diversity and an understanding that ALL people have worth. totally with you on that.
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