Thursday, August 28, 2008
I think I've got it!
Okay, hopefully I have figured this blog stuff out. I can say that I have learned something for today, which is always good, right?!? Class last night was really interesting to me. I enjoyed hearing different opinions on speech, language and communication. After much thought I too believe that when a family or group comes up with their own way of saying things to each other it would be classified as communication. In order for it to be considered speech it would need to be used by the majority of the population. We all have different forms of communication, some can even communicate through eye contact. But in order for it to be speech, everyone must be on the same page.
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Michelle, I think that about sums it up. Speech and language are important, however it is communication that makes the difference. People need to find a way to communicate, especially now that our country is truly a melting pot not only through diverse cultures, but the increase in special needs.
I may not have all the facts, but it seems that children with special needs is increasing daily. This is good for those of us who want to teach special education, but not the families who have to adapt. There are families out there that can handle and (I am not sure if this is the appropriate wording,)cope having a special needs child. The range is so wide and varied that it is almost scary. When my daughter was pregnant with my granddaughter, they told her she was going to have Downs Syndrome. She is now 9, no signs of Downs, but we are somewhat concerned about her cognitive ability. We are considering having her tested at a place in Cincinnati. So, you see that you never know when your family may be faced with unforeseeable challenges.
Sorry, I did not mean to ramble on so much.
I finally figured out this blog stuff too! I was on the computer for an 45 minutes last night trying to figure out why I couldn't post! Haha I apparently hadn't accepted my invitaion e-mail! Oh well I'm on here now and I excited obout the class!
I think communication is the most important out of the three, without communication we would not have speech or language.
Although I am a STEP-mom I can say that having a child who is Deaf or "special needs" has been the BIGGEST blessing in my life. I see the world differently through his eyes. He wouldn't change his deafness if he could. Nor, would I. All of the challenges have brought blessings 100 fold.
Perhaps I would feel differently if I had given birth to him. I could not love him more though. He has given me a gift I could never repay. I would not be the teacher, the daughter, the sister, the step-mom, the wife, the woman I am today had God not placed Sekoe in my life. He has changed me from the inside out.
We know that children with all of their unique abilities - regardless of how different they may be are gifts. It's amazing to see how families embrace those different gifts in a variety of ways.
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