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  1. 02-28-2007 10:29 AM #1
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    best day I've had in a long time

    I admit that I've learned tons working with the pre-K set. One of my toughest kids has been a little girl who refuses to talk. It isn't that she can'ttalk; I've heard her say a few things here and there.

    I think she's been afraid to speak since her parents are in a custody dispute.

    She's been communicating with me for months now completely nonverbally. I know she's smart, but I've been concerned about what will happen to her when she goes to kindergarten if she still won't speak.

    I've been working on evaluations for all the short people this week, and there are several questions that must be answered orally. I had the bright idea to take this little girl away from the rest of the class to ask her the questions.

    Once I had her alone, she hesitated looking like a kid attempting to blow a bubble with bubblegum, then she just burst forth with everything.

    When we got back to the classroom, she gave me a big hug, told me she loved me and told jokes to her classmates. She spoke to every teacher and had the biggest, brightest, most beautiful smile on her face that I've ever seen.
    me: first year teaching 5 day pre-K
    "Sir Flouncealot" 8 1/2-year-old son dx w/ADHD & ODD at age 4
    "Tinkerbell" 5 1/2 year old daughter, a sweetie
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  3. 02-28-2007 10:49 AM #2
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    Re: best day I've had in a long time

    OK, one without the pigs, I am now wiping away my tears! What an awesome post! That little girl is so blessed to have you in her life. Just think of how far she can go now that she has "found her voice" as well as someone she can trust.

    Yeah you!!!

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  4. 02-28-2007 11:27 AM #3
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    Re: best day I've had in a long time

    How wonderful-Pigless-you probably have helped this little girl in more ways than you know-Bravo to you! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/flower.gif[/img]
    Sharon, teacher
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    pc/gfg 18 year-old daughter, also adopted, taking generic of Welbutrin for depression and Risperdal (sp?).
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  5. 02-28-2007 12:00 PM #4
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    Re: best day I've had in a long time

    Pigless, reading your post reminded me of a book by Torey Hayden where she writes about working with a student who is voluntarily mute. I forget which book it is but all of her books are wonderful....and they are all true stories!

    http://amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/104-054...n&Go.x=5&Go.y=5

    Good for you for having such a positive impact on your young student's life. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/9-07bravo.gif[/img]

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    Re: best day I've had in a long time

    What a lucky girl she is to have you in her life. Way to go [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/9-07bravo.gif[/img]
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    Re: best day I've had in a long time

    Great post! Very moving.

    And it's good to see you, pigless.

    Love, Esther
    Me -- 66, DH -- 68. Married 43 years. 8 children (6 married), oldest aged 42, youngest (GFG) 25. 23 grandchildren. One grandchild married, and one great-grandchild. GFG is definitely ODD (diagnosed). Officially finished twelve grades, but no matriculation certificate. Worked as a motorbike salesman, did well. Is now in Australia on a one-year work visa.
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    Re: best day I've had in a long time

    Aw! You must feel so good! That brought tears to my eyes.
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    Re: best day I've had in a long time

    That's awesome!
    GFG M 24 bipolar/conduct disorder
    PC M 20 Great kid usually
    PC F 23 Mother of 2 girls age 4 and 9 months
    GFG M 17 Bipolar/conduct disorder/ ADHD
    I just try to stay sane on a daily basis/ used to be Lori4ever, had to re-register to log in to the board.
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  10. 03-01-2007 02:26 AM #9
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    Re: best day I've had in a long time

    <span style="color: #993399">OMG! OMG!! OMG!!!

    if it wasn't 6:24a.m. your phone would be ringing!!!

    tears on face. heart beating rapidly.

    best news i've heard in a good long time!!!!

    kris [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/916princess.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/916princess.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/916princess.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/916princess.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/916princess.gif[/img] [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/916princess.gif[/img] </span>
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    Re: best day I've had in a long time

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    That is just so wonderful! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/9-07bravo.gif[/img]
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