Special Education Takes Special Teachers By Natalie Taylor

Special Education Takes Special Teachers By: Natalie Taylor

Outline • • Research Paper Physical Project What I have learned Success Challenges Mentor Reflection How you can Volunteer

Research Paper Thesis: Special Education has had a very controversial history, but there are many teachers that are trained to work in the class room with students that have physical difficulties. History Teachers Education Physical Difficulties • • •

Mentor Hours Activity: Interviewed Stephanie her mentor questions and asked questions about Autism. Date and hours: 09 -3 -2013 1 hour Activity: Volunteer work for walk/run and discussed more information about Autism. Date and hours: 09 -11 -2013 1 hour and 30 minutes Activity: Parent Support Group at Autism Society Of Asheville NC office. Date and hours: 09 -19 -2013 2 hours and 30 minutes Activity: Halloween Party Date and hours: 10 -31 -2013 2 hours

Product Hours Activity: Walk/Run for Autism Hospitality tent Date/ Hours: September 14 th 2013 7 Hours Helped watched a family friend with Autism Date/Hours: November 28 th 2013 1 Hour

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What I Have Learned • • • Independent Thinking Speak to each child in a special manor Handle stressful situations

Success • • • Learned about Autism Independent Thinking How children work

Challenges • • Children's reactions to things Needed more help

Mentor Reflection (What I was taught) • • • Independent Thinking Childrens needs Good Mentor

Mentor Reflection Stephanie Mathis • • • Western Carolina for six years to receive her bachelors and masters degree. Sylva Autism Society Of North Carolina What I was taught • • • Independent thinking How to react to children’s reactions How to record the labeling process