Special Ed teacher here AND sibling with autism!!

[spedrunner]

Good Morning Girls!

I am a special ed teacher, currently teaching Multiply disabled K-3 (self contained) I absolutely LOVE my job and am so passionate about it  I am glad to see this board bc i always have questions and/or am looking for ideas, as well as have many good ones to share with parents, caregivers and other teachers

I will def be posting some questions and polls here which will really help me in the classroom and benefit my students.

I also grew up with a brother that was autistic.  he was non verbal and unfortunately when we were growing up not much was offered for him.  I feel if he grew up in "these" days he would have been able to been verbal  


My brother passed away a few years ago and I miss him dearly, this is my connection to remembering him and all he taught me!! Especially patience!!

[cinnamoncox]

Oh I'm so sorry about your brother

I'm sure we will have questions for you as well, sped teacher and all!

[justkeepswimming]

I teach fifth grade inclusive special education. I am also looking forward to asking the occasional question or adding a teach perspective. My husband and I are beginning to look into adoption and are considering a special needs adoption through foster/adopt, so I will be here often soaking it all in!

[KB]

I'm so sorry on the loss of your brother. I actually really like the thought of sped teachers here. I'm sure it will be really helpful on both sides.

[marissa]

I'm sorry for your loss. I was a special Ed teacher before I had my kids. Now I do advocating for parents.