New Community for Teachers and Parents of Special Needs Students

Mary - posted on 04/10/2013

I would love to join your group. My daughter and her 12 and 14 year old have some issues and special needs. Also my 35 year old pregnant daughter just found out that she is carrying a down syndrome child and in MT we don't have a team to be there when she is born. Tests down in the first 10 min to 1 hour can eleviate a lot of conditions. I need to find a place to move to that is very affordable, family oriented, have lots of low income programs for us all. I just found out I have breast cancer, but no big thing caught it early. Hope you let me join.

Katie - posted on 01/12/2013

I am both. I have been a pediatric speech language pathologist for 17 years and I am also the mother of 5 children, including twin sons with special needs due to birth trauma. I homeschool everyone and blog at http://www.brightonparkblog.com If you need some encouragement or resources, please stop by. ~~Katie Sullivan, M.S., SLP-CCC

Teresa - posted on 03/31/2012

I teach students grades K - 5 with Intellectual disabilities in Northern Virginia.

Donna - posted on 03/28/2012

Ok, well when you figure it out let know how to keep up with your post and community!!

Mary - posted on 10/01/2011

I too would love to join! I am a teacher of the Blind and Vision Impaired for Columbia Regional Programs in Portland,Oregon. I have adopted four girls with special needs twins who are now 22 years old who have Cerebral Palsy and are legally blind, a now 16 year old with Cardio-Facio-Cutaneous Syndrome and her now 14 year old sister who has ADD and some medical issues left over from being a preemie drug baby. I have been pretty active on the website in the past, then slowed down when my daughter was diagnosed with CFC and got into their chat group. I think this will be a great group to have discussions with and really look forward to it.

Dawn - posted on 07/27/2011

I teach general ed middle school with inclusion students. My son, age 8, has ADHA and is being reevaluated for aspergers

Dawnette - posted on 07/04/2011

This is great! I happen to be both a Spec Ed teacher and have kids with special needs. My oldest has Aspergers, ADHD and a few other things and my youngest has apraxia and is learning to sing. I think this is a great thing!

Violeta - posted on 07/01/2011

I am a techer in elementary school ,there aren;t any defectology teachers to help us, Macedonia , Skopje city.I would like to get informed more about it ,Thanks

Violeta - posted on 07/01/2011

I would like to join you, thanks

Julia - posted on 07/01/2010

I'm a teacher in Houston, TX and a mother of an highly functional autistic 8 year old boy, I will join!

Julia - posted on 05/21/2010

I am the mom of a lovely smart young woman on the Autism Spectrum and I have taught in *many* kinds of special education classes, but am currently working as a substitute...

Kylie - posted on 02/09/2010

Hello, I'm a special ed. teacher and mom from Missouri. I teach ED kiddos in a self contained classroom K-5. I would love to join your circle!

Vickie - posted on 02/06/2010

Hello. What a great community. I have been an aide in a special needs classroom for 8 years, with experience in just about all disabilities. I am a mom of 2 grown sons and grandmother to 2 beautiful little girls. This is a great place to share ideas & information.

Wendy - posted on 10/21/2009

Hi! I am a special education/teacher of the deaf preschool teacher and I teach all special needs especially deaf/hard of hearing preschoolers. I am deaf as well and I love teaching! This is my 7th year teaching preschoolers and it's so fun yet challenging!! I have three kids who are all hearing and they love signing and helping in the classroom when have a chance!! Love to join the group!! :)

Wendy Hull Yakima, WA

Michele - posted on 08/21/2009

I have two daughters who are in their 20's now and have had a severe to profound hearing loss since birth. I would be happy to share our experiences (mostly successes!) with parents who have a child with the same type of hearing loss.

Sue - posted on 07/24/2009

Hi, I am a Special Needs teacher from Idaho and would love to join this group!
Sue

Jody - posted on 06/03/2009

I would love to join this group! As an elementary school principal, I deal with a multitude of special needs children. I would love the opportunity to exchange ideas and hear others viewpoints. Please invite me to join!

User - posted on 03/26/2009

I would love to get an invite. I am a Special Needs Teacher.

Karen - posted on 03/20/2009

Hi. I'm an Elementary Special Education Teacher and a parent of a Special Needs child as well.

Jennifer - posted on 03/19/2009

I'm a teacher of students with special needs as well. I have been teaching in a very rural school in NW IN for 9 years now and in that time have had 4 kids of my own two of which have special needs. I've read through everyone's comments and I agree with the analysis on RTI. As far as insight into Aspergers goes, start going to state and district conferences and invite the parents of that child. The students who have that disability who I work with suffer mostly from the lack of interacting appropriately with peers. Their peers mostly don't have much tolerance of them because of their differences as well. You need to talk to the parents and get their permission to share with the other kids in the class the uniqueness of this child and make them understand why there are differences in social interactions and academic ability. Once the peers understand where the child is coming from they are much more accepting. Make them a part of this child's education but be careful not to burden them. You could ask them to take part in this child's behavior plan or when the child earns their rewards for being good, then the entire class gets rewarded, that goes a long way. The other children are much more willing to help when there's something positive in it for them too. They especially don't understand how the child with autism or aspergers is so good at or almost genius in some areas but are behind them in other areas, esp social interactions. The other kids need to be taught how to interact appropriately with this special child in order for this child to have success socially. Hope that helps....I'll go try to join now.

Amy - posted on 03/15/2009

I am a special ed teacher in Florida. I love my job. I love my students!!

Christy - posted on 03/14/2009

I would love to join. I'm a fifth grade teacher with spcial needs twins.

Christi - posted on 03/10/2009

I teach high school English, but am a mom to a 3 year old with dyspraxia and autistic tendencies. I'm looking forward to learning from this group.

Christy - posted on 03/07/2009

I would love to join as well.  I am a special needs teacher in Northeast Florida for K-2 students with Intellectual Disabilities (FKA Mentally Handicapped).  I am also starting my Master's Degree for Special Education in the fall.

Christy - posted on 03/07/2009

I would love to join as well.  I am a special needs teacher in Northeast Florida for K-2 students with Intellectual Disabilities (FKA Mentally Handicapped).  I am also starting my Master's Degree for Special Education in the fall.

Christy - posted on 03/07/2009

I would love to join as well.  I am a special needs teacher in Northeast Florida for K-2 students with Intellectual Disabilities (FKA Mentally Handicapped).  I am also starting my Master's Degree for Special Education in the fall.

Shireen - posted on 02/27/2009

Quoting Shireen:

Hi All
I've been teaching special needs kids for the past 13 yrs (in Cape Town, S.A.) & they still a blessing to me.
Glad to see there's so many of us. Keep up the GOOD TEACHING GALS.
God Bless
Shireen

ps; I've been using a soft -ware programme called CAMI. It works wonders and the kids love the pop ups too, which keeps there attention. There name appears all the time as well, which they love. This programme allows you to work on any level aswell as from perceptual, Reading and Maths.... so many to mention. 1 thing I love is it gives you extra exercises if the child hadn't reached his goal yet.... which means less preparation for us. Hope this helps a little

Shireen - posted on 02/27/2009

Hi All
I've been teaching special needs kids for the past 13 yrs (in Cape Town, S.A.) & they still a blessing to me.
Glad to see there's so many of us. Keep up the GOOD TEACHING GALS.
God Bless
Shireen

Christie - posted on 02/25/2009

I teach 2nd grade, but have special needs students occasionally that are mainstreamed. This year, I have one that has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Any advice for me, and his parents would be greatly appreciated by all of us.

Elaine - posted on 02/22/2009

Sadly, I had to retire after a being hit by a student (not one of my own) but in my heart I will always be a special needs teacher, I loved it. I taught here in NY for BOCES and then in my local school district a total of 20 years. I also have a special needs daughter and thanks to Special classes has led a really "normal" life.

Sarah - posted on 02/18/2009

I am so excited about this group... I teach Kindergarten students with autism in Delaware

Valorie - posted on 02/11/2009

Hi Ladies

I would love to join this special group of women. I am a elementary special education teacher in Southern California.

Mariam - posted on 02/09/2009

Hi Michelle ,i live in Cleveland Ohio,where exactly do u live in Ohio,

Hope to get to know u better..

Mariam mother of a special needs daughter

Mariam - posted on 02/09/2009

HI EVERYONE

May god give all of u patience and satisfaction either u r parent or caregiver or teacher for a special needs ..

i'm a mother of a special need kid ,she is 5 years old her name is Salma..

Tish - posted on 01/26/2009

I am a teacher of deafblind students and love every minute of my day. I couldn't imagine teaching in a regular classroom. It is their little advancements that are so huge. Do any other mothers out there teach deafblind? I used to teach Deaf students so I am fluent in ASL as well if this is an interest of anyone. Hope to chat soon!

Nicola - posted on 01/26/2009

Hi. I'm a SEN teacher an international school in Thailand

Angenette - posted on 01/24/2009

I teach special needs students , and I am a parent also.

Melinda - posted on 01/23/2009

I am a support teacher of special needs in the state school my boys go to and also have a son, 9 yrs, who has PDDNOS. I live in Cairns, Australia.

Joyce - posted on 01/20/2009

How to join--just click on the comunity with the # 1 teacher on the apple and chose it as a community that you belong to.. then you should be a member of this group!

Tameka - posted on 01/20/2009

Quoting Joyce:

I have been working wit the special needs community since 1979. It is a joy to interact, train, and provide support for our special needs teachers, and students.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication...it is truly appreciated...and much needed!  Go Bless you!

Tameka - posted on 01/20/2009

Quoting Natasha:

Hello everyone. I am a 10th grade English special education teacher in Detroit, Michigan.

Thanks for supporting our special needs youth...I am also a special ed high school teacher.  I work in Richmond, CA.....It has been my experience that more African American Teachers are needed to enhance the education of our children.

Keep up the great work!  They need you!

God Bless!

Tameka - posted on 01/20/2009

I would love to join....I teach Special Education (mild/moderate) in Richmond, CA.

Joyce - posted on 01/18/2009

I have been working wit the special needs community since 1979. It is a joy to interact, train, and provide support for our special needs teachers, and students.

Michelle - posted on 01/15/2009

Hello - I'm a teacher of children wiht severe needs in Ohio. I specialize in autism. I am also a mom to a beautiful little girl and a wonderful little boy with a developmental delay.

Julie - posted on 01/15/2009

I am a SPED teacher in MS and have worked with SLD kids for 3 years and the severe/ profound population for the last 8. I would love to join your community!!

Tammy - posted on 01/15/2009

I work with elementary students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, and other health disabilities. I especially am passionate about EBD!

Shelly - posted on 01/15/2009

I have a "special needs" daughter who is 27 now so I have 27 years of experience with kids with dissabilities. I also am a para-in a special needs classroom. I wasn't sure if I wanted to work with special needs kids because I thought I would like the experience of teaching "normal" kids better. I found out there was a shortage of spe. ed. paras so my helper gene kicked in and I decided to apply for a para job and got several offers. I chose a kindergarten classroom and have not regretted it a bit. I felt a little selfish by not sharing my experience and knowledge about being a parent of a spe. needs child; but once I decided to go ahead and try it I have not been dissapointed. I learn new things every day and my experience has helped me sooooo much. My daughter has always had speech problems so my insight even helps me understand kids that are not very vocal or hard to understand. The patience that I achieved by dealing with my daughter has been a great asset for my job and I enjoy (almost) every minute of it. That is what I want for all students with special needs; to have a teacher who loves what they do and enjoys it as much as I do. I also work with other wonderful people who love what they do and we all work great together so it is a great environment and I look forward to going to school every day.

Laura - posted on 01/14/2009

I would love to join..I teach special needs children....have one of my own and have two brothers who are severely disabled. This is my life!! How do I join?

Shaunette - posted on 01/14/2009

HOW DO I JOIN?

Debra - posted on 01/06/2009

I teach students who have autism...I'd love to join!!!