looking at people differently

My daughter has had a hard time with paras (paraeducators)- too many of them have been negative with her-scolding, threatening, redirecting, even restraining. It’s hard to trust someone who doesn’t connect with you, respect you, understand you.

things are changing….. through education, support, a new PBS and ABA program, an adjustment period, and some huge successes on all sides the para student/relationship has blossomed into something  therapeutic, productive and even fun!

In the midst of this progress one of my daughter’s classmates died of a seizure and she had the opportunity to see the paras in a different light- as humans with feelings and love.
After the funeral she held my hand and said, “mom, the paras were so sad, they really cared, they’re really gonna miss him….. I guess they’re not just in it for the money!”