As the mother of a child with high-functioning autism, and a public school special education teacher as well, I WAS APPALLED at this woman's actions.
Never mind that. As a human being, as a mother, I was APPALLED. This power-mad halfwit who managed to stumble through her university training and obtain licensure deserves the tar and feathering she would likely get if left unattended for any length of time.
My prayers go to this child and his parent. We were fortunate enough for my son to be diagnosed and receive intensive early intervention before he was two years old--you cannot replace those early years. This mother has struggles to face that may make this experience pale in comparison.
Sensitivity training? I don't know...if one is a teacher, and abides by the soul of this profession, than one IS sensitive, naturally, honestly, and looks to the child as the beautiful creation he is. Sometimes that is difficult, but there never is a place for ridicule or shame in the classroom. I pray my dear son never knows these things...
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"First do no harm" applies to education as well
Date: 2008-06-05 02:55 am (UTC)Never mind that. As a human being, as a mother, I was APPALLED. This power-mad halfwit who managed to stumble through her university training and obtain licensure deserves the tar and feathering she would likely get if left unattended for any length of time.
My prayers go to this child and his parent. We were fortunate enough for my son to be diagnosed and receive intensive early intervention before he was two years old--you cannot replace those early years. This mother has struggles to face that may make this experience pale in comparison.
Sensitivity training? I don't know...if one is a teacher, and abides by the soul of this profession, than one IS sensitive, naturally, honestly, and looks to the child as the beautiful creation he is. Sometimes that is difficult, but there never is a place for ridicule or shame in the classroom. I pray my dear son never knows these things...