So on Sunday I was talking with Nancy Beaman and her friend Laurie about Nancy's grandchild, Molly, whom has recently been diagnosed on the ASD Spectrum. Molly is six and exhibits several characteristics that are similar to Devon's when he was that age. We were sharing/swapping stories that brought back so many endearing memories of our adventures with Devon.
At the end of the conversation I offered to help in whatever way I can. If they needed me to go to a meeting at the school with them, or just come over and share some things that worked for me in helping Devon develop, grow and learn ... whatever they wanted I was willing to do.
Well, before the sun set that day, Nancy had called. We arranged for me to come over to her house on Wednesday morning to go over some tools and techniques to help, Nancy's daughter, Kristen, with her daughter, Molly.
I arrived at 10:00. I shared ideas for hours
- Facial expressions and feelings
- We went over the importance of a schedule
- What to expect from the school
- 504 vs IEP
- social interaction: social skills classes
- speech: pragmatic speech
- my ladder theory
- ABA positive reinforcement charts
I ended up being there for four hours. Time flew. It was such a joy to share my knowledge and experience with them.
Molly was such a sweetheart.
This experience has made me really reconsider what I should do with my time in regards to my future career. Maybe I should start a consulting business when we settle in our new place.
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