I’ve been working with individuals with severe communication disabilities since 1995 in schools, homes, medical settings, and as a University Professor and researcher.
Kai Yorke (Talking about prepping for a colonoscopy. Explaining what a colonoscopy is to the kids): “They shove a camera up your butt.”
7 (age 14, a bit ADHD): “It’s GAY day!”
“There’s a parade downtown.”
Kai Yorke (Talking about prepping for a colonoscopy. Explaining what a colonoscopy is to the kids): “They shove a camera up your butt.”
7 (age 14, a bit ADHD): “It’s GAY day!”
“There’s a parade downtown.”
A Friend of Nu’s was over for the first time. They jumped on the trampoline, played games, and were making pizza.
Suddenly 7 (age 14) started singing and dancing (as she does for 16+ hours a day)
Nu’s friend looks at me— SO confused
Me: (laughs) “Yeah. Our house is a walking musical”
A Friend of Nu’s was over for the first time. They jumped on the trampoline, played games, and were making pizza.
Suddenly 7 (age 14) started singing and dancing (as she does for 16+ hours a day)
Nu’s friend looks at me— SO confused
Me: (laughs) “Yeah. Our house is a walking musical”