Dear Families,
I have worked with children on the spectrum for about 15 years now. I remember each of your children and what is special about them. Maybe it is special in a different sense of how the world defines special but to me and others in the class each child brings us joy, happiness , challenges, frustrastion , and pushes us to use our own skills outside the box and grow from every challenge. I have learned more about myself and how to use my senses to their fullest to be able to help some of the "hardest" kids . These kids are definetly my favorite . I love to watch the little sideways glances while their minds are turning whatever scheme is coming next!
I think about you and your child/children over school breaks. I know it will be HARD. I think about you when you have to take your kid to the doctor or dentist or a haircut.
Please know that while your child is in school , they are loved and cared for like they are our own. I know you worry , so would I. Everyone worries about their kids but you have to worry more with your non-verbal baby that you entrust with someone. I don't take that trust lightly.
I wrote this since it's back to school time and I know that there must be butterflies in some tummies. We work soooo hard everyday to teach and build trust with your child for the best learning situation. I hope this helps .
With much love and respect,
A Special Ed Classroom Assistant
El Cajon, CA