Something I shared in my support group for ASD children
Hello,I just wanna say I am glad to be part of this shoulders group.
It indeed has very broad shoulders for anyone to come and lean on, esp when we are feeling discouraged, lost or drained. It kinda lift my spirit up a little to read about ellen's son and this kind OT. The world is still beautiful.
I am a preschool teacher by profession. My principal is a very kind lady who is willing to let parents of physically challenged and ASD children to try if their children can adjust to a normal kindergarten environment. This year, we see quite a few children who are a little more unique than the rest. Thankfully, their mums are all such great mums who quitted their jobs to be sahm for them and they are the shadow teachers for their children.
This morning, we prayed for two particular new children we have. And ... I cried. I understand the pain a mother feel when she sees her child so different from the rest of his peers. I know the thoughts which race cross her mind each time she sees her child throws himself to the floor whenever there is a change in activities or he cannot get what he wants. I know the frustration and sometimes, even embarrassment she feels when she is unable to calm the child down as quickly as she usually can do it .... I was a shadow teacher for my daughter for a good 6 months. Some days were so bad, that I had to take her to a corner, not for her to calm down, but for me to cry it out. It was so painful.
I wanna encourage the parents out there, if you are trying to help your children settle in a mainstream school and you are the accompanying parent. Take heart. Press on. It takes our children very very very long to learn acceptable behaviour. They need to practise and practise and practise. Give yourself time. Give your child time and more time.
I said this because one of the child's mother tried her son for a day and she thinks that her son is not ready. One day is too short. The child is very overwhelmed by the change in the routine and it will take a while. If only I get to meet her. And who knows, maybe this mum is in this group?
Another mum, she is still perservering. Yesterday, we saw her son following the class better than the previous week.
I guess at the end of the day, we just want our children to be happy. To feel loved and to be able to express themselves in whatever manner they know how. To reach their fullest potential.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you,
Jesselyn Ng
posted by Jesselyn Ng @ 2:08 PM
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