His eyes are closed but the lids flutter; even though he’s sitting straight up, he could be in a state of REM sleep, but I know he’s processing the question I just asked him.
My son was developmentally delayed, had tons of services as a student, and has done well academically - he is now a senior mechanical engineering major about to graduate - and even though he is technically not PDD-NOS anymore (probably a high functioning autism diagnosis would be currently appropriate, but he hasn't been reassessed as an adult), he still has issues trying to translate social interactions into a form he can understand with his math-oriented mind. Every time he makes a new connection or successfully navigates a tricky social situation with professors and classmates, I cheer inside.
And sheer you should! When I think about how difficult it is for Allen to negotiate new situations, I realize just how incredible these moments of success are.
Thank you for sharing this milestone for your son. To answer your question, I think of many of the small groups I've led over the years. Each woman comes with her own set of experiences and temperament. I've learned to wait, not forcing them to share until they're ready.
Great technique. I also teach English as a Second Language, and patience is again required as my students need to proces, translate, respond, then translate again.
My son was developmentally delayed, had tons of services as a student, and has done well academically - he is now a senior mechanical engineering major about to graduate - and even though he is technically not PDD-NOS anymore (probably a high functioning autism diagnosis would be currently appropriate, but he hasn't been reassessed as an adult), he still has issues trying to translate social interactions into a form he can understand with his math-oriented mind. Every time he makes a new connection or successfully navigates a tricky social situation with professors and classmates, I cheer inside.
And sheer you should! When I think about how difficult it is for Allen to negotiate new situations, I realize just how incredible these moments of success are.
Thank you for sharing this milestone for your son. To answer your question, I think of many of the small groups I've led over the years. Each woman comes with her own set of experiences and temperament. I've learned to wait, not forcing them to share until they're ready.
Great technique. I also teach English as a Second Language, and patience is again required as my students need to proces, translate, respond, then translate again.