Still, it brought up a larger point, about how kids like Schuyler are typically a lot more complex and self-determined than some people give them credit for. They are, dare I say it, actual people?
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| NOTE: This is NOT her school photo. Which is kind of too bad. |
Have you read the book,"Carly's Voice" by Arthur Fleischmann? After reading Schuyler's story, I see a lot of similarities between Carly and Schuyler. Our kids are, indeed, VERY COMPLEX and know much more then we give them credit for. My 15 year old daughter is non-verbal and developmentally delayed, however she surprises us daily with what she is capable of. An example, we had a 12 year old dog. A- (our daughter) had never paid much attention to her until a few months ago as she was wearing out, and then A- would show some ?aggression? toward her. The dog died last week. A- seemed not to be affected, but when she went to her session with her behavioralist, they started with some basic questions with her Vantage Lite:
ReplyDeleteDr.- Hi, A-. How are you today?
A- (via her talker) Sad
Dr.- Really? Why are you sad?
A- Dog. Sad.
This floored me.
That poster was, indeed, a butthead, and kudos to Schuyler for calling her out.
ReplyDeleteLove that purple fuzzy hat, by the way - Where does Schuyler get these awesome accessories? I want one! :)