Today I was invited as a guest speaker in the AP Psychology classes at NOHS to discuss the development of Devon as it relates to Autism; 1) clues that set off that Devon was different - the developmental delays, 2) the tests the were performed and 3) the treatment that we implemented.
I have to tell you, this was something I was so VERY excited to do. I have wanted to tell Devon's story for a long time. I was even contacted by Jessica Kingley Puplishing eight years ago to share what we had done with Devon - I just didn't have the time or the confidence to write a book, but now, NOW with so many more successes of Devon's development and progress in life - maybe I should.
I loved talking about what we went through, the things we chose to do different - those are the things that made the biggest different - along with timing - early intervention being so VERY important.
I loved being in front of the kids sharing the steps and programs. I think I found what I want to do. I may even go back to school and finish my special ed degree so that I can teach this to others with accreditation.
Best of all, Jessica attends that class. She said it was so amazing - "You should be a teacher, you were great." WOW, those words melted my heart.
Such a great day!
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