My child at a point in her life I seriously thought that she would never be able to speak, read, write or do math. She stemmed a lot and had seizure behaviors. I never thought she would be a child that would ever be unlocked from her mind.
And then a tornado ripped through our area and her school was wiped off the map. And we switched to a new school. We got a teacher that believed that any student that was under her care had the right to some form of communication and with dedication could be taught so that if they were ever in trouble they could tell someone basic information to help get them back to their family.
This teacher was our miracle worker but she did ask for the parents time in return. Not only did our children work hard at school but had homework and the parents had to help them at home. She would bring parents into the classroom and teach us how to help our children. It was glorious. She and her para were the cream of the crop on making sure our children focused and learned to the best of their ability.
When some teachers just want to babysit you find a teacher that is willing to put in the work and get results. I can't stand a lazy teacher. It infuriates me to no end. It's not only my child that is suffering but it's a whole class that suffers.
Yes, I am one of those parents that work my child and I will work her hard and I will battle with her if I have to to make sure she thrives and learns and progresses. If a teacher and a para can do it every single school year together I can do it for 365 at home.
Doodle is on spring break. I do have a summer plan for her that means yes, though she won't be in school and I will be working I will be making sure that she is still going to be learning. This week I'm helping her with her art. She's already at a point where she's fantastic with art, but she needs lessons to take it further. I'm a certified Grumbacher instructor for Michaels Stores so art comes naturally for us but even I take lessons to make sure that my art stays on point.
Don't hate on this month and that it is Autism Awareness month. Don't hate on the disability. You have to work hard with your children. But then again raising children is a 24/7 job. You can't have children and expect them to raise themselves. If you want them to do sports they have to be trained in that and of course practicing at home. Music is the same way as is art. Anything you as a parent have ever wanted to do in life you know there is practice practice practice. And that's the way it is with autism. Therapy and practice. Lets ban together and make sure we make our kids a success.
See you on the flip side.
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