Things
I Do And Plan To Do…..
I have some experience with autism. I had
a student in Pre School that I found fascinating. This student needed a routine
or he would get very upset. I tried very hard to keep things the same so he
would understand where and when we would be going to different places. He loved
playing with balls. He was so entertained and excited when he would roll a
ball. I was unable to communicate with him because he was nonverbal. He would
make noises but it was when he was excited or angry. I will always wonder what
he was thinking. He would rarely smile or look at me but when he did it just
melted my heart. His parents were wonderful and did anything they could to help
him progress. If I do have students that have autism, I plan to research and
find different strategies to help them succeed.
Things
I Do Not Do……
I do not have any experience with
students with hearing problems or blindness. I found some great strategies in
the book that I feel would be very helpful if I have a student that is visually
or hearing impaired. Some strategies I found were making sure the environment
is suitable for students such as allowing them up front so they can hear or see
better, showing visual cues or sound cues when transitioning, fixing lighting,
and adjusting teacher movement in the room so students can read lips. These are
all helpful tips that I have not thought of.
Things
I Need To Improve……
I need to research more about students
that have multiple disabilities. I have not experienced this but I would like
to know more about it. I need to observe classrooms that have students with
different disabilities that I am not familiar with so I can see first hand how
to solve problems and ways to teach students. I need to also make a contacts
list of people I can call or meet if I have questions about different
disabilities or disorders.
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