First Weeks of School

Gabe is in his second week of school and it couldn't be going better! I was so nervous about having a new teacher. I was concerned that Gabe would be overlooked due to being the only completely nonverbal child in the class. I was also concerned that no one would recognize how much information he is storing inside that little brain of his. It turns out that I have nothing to be worried about. Mrs. Allen has put my mind at ease as she has taken the time to get to know Gabe and understands his strengths and weaknesses. She is very determined to help him learn to communicate and has commented on how much Gabe knows, even though he is unable to demonstrate it verbally. I believe Gabe will thrive this year in this special classroom. I am excited to see his progress! "Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family." - Virginia Satir