SerinaSings wrote:
I might be able to find a story to read together where the character is autistic or something like that. I'll have to think about it. That would be easier next semester (I am pretty sure she is continuing, so that's not a problem).
She is very bright and handles the curriculum easily. She is also *painfully* shy/antisocial, and hardly opens her mouth except to me unless I require group work. It is a language class, so she does need to practice speaking at least some, but when we are just working together to solve something, etc. I let her do it individually (and anyone else who wants). Not everyone likes group work, autistic or not, but many love it so I try to give a good mix of group and not.
My point is that I doubt she has much of a social life at all and is probably painfully aware that she is different. I just don't want her to become and adult and wonder why none of her teachers ever figured out what was going on when it is obvious once you recognize the signs.
She does seem comfortable around me and has even started smiling when she sees me, which is wonderful. I would like to grow this relationship and help her to feel safe and comfortable in my class.
Why not just start with that then? An adult who cares can make a world of difference. Let her know that you see her and that she matters.
09 Nov 2016, 4:20 pm
