Guest guest Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 To be willing to learn and realize that what works for other kids is not enough for our kids is so huge. If you have a team who gets that, who is willing to learn what your child needs instead of attempting to force your child into their preconceived path, then you are off to a great start! Kim > Last Friday, my husband and I attended the CHARGE workshop in Lexington, KY, > sponsored by the KY Deaf/Blind Project and given by Tim Hartshorne and Lee > Wachtel. It was a great workshop with a great turnout--over 100 people! > 's preschool teacher and one-on-one aide went with us, and I can't begin > to tell you how much this workshop has impacted them. They have always been > GREAT with , going to the extra mile to do anything they can to help her > succeed in the classroom. But this workshop--wow, did it open their eyes to > the multi-sensory impacts, and particularly the deaf/blind component, of > CHARGE. > > I just got an email this morning from 's teacher and wanted to share a > couple bits and pieces with all of you: > > and Arlin, > I would like to thank you again for taking us on this journey, to work with > you both and especially . I can't tell you how much last Friday has > changed my thinking. I can't say it's a clear path but the will and the > challenge in finding better ways to work with/for this special little girl is > my promise. > > In terms of calling a meeting I think that is in order. We have so much > information, ideas, and questions, that it would be a great idea to discuss it > together. Do we want to include any of 's specialists? It would be nice > to have deaf/blind ed. too. Boy, this conference has made me want > to conquer the world! > > I am just blown away at this email and the teacher and aide's drive to help > . I mean, they've always been more than helpful, but to take such a > personal interest in learning more about CHARGE and deaf/blind issues to help > my little girl--wow, we are SO blessed. These people really " get it. " This > has opened up the floodgates for me this morning. :-) > > , mom to (4) > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Brings words and photos together (easily) with > PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 - That is awesome!! I am working on getting our staff to a training as well. I don't think they can imagine the impact it can have. I don't think a person can imagine the depth of CHARGE until they experience something like a training. Even working closely with one child can't help a person " get it " like experiencing the overall gestalt of CHARGE. I used to think it was enough for Aubrie's team to get Aubrie and that they didn't need to get the whole of CHARGE. Now I have turned around to thinking they must understand the whole of CHARGE in order to understand Aubrie. Michele W mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 , The people you meet along this journey are truly amazing aren't they? Happy for you, Weir Home: lisaweir@... Work: lisa.weir@... Phone: Web: http://ca.geocities.com/weirfamilyrogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 most most truly amazing cool > > , > The people you meet along this journey are truly amazing aren't they? > Happy for you, > > > > > Weir > Home: lisaweir@... > Work: lisa.weir@... > Phone: > Web: http://ca.geocities.com/weirfamilyrogers > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I just read this but have to say WOW about all of it. Tim's the best! Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to In a message dated 2/22/2006 9:29:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, lakcharge@... writes: Last Friday, my husband and I attended the CHARGE workshop in Lexington, KY, sponsored by the KY Deaf/Blind Project and given by Tim Hartshorne and Lee Wachtel. It was a great workshop with a great turnout--over 100 people! 's preschool teacher and one-on-one aide went with us, and I can't begin to tell you how much this workshop has impacted them. They have always been GREAT with , going to the extra mile to do anything they can to help her succeed in the classroom. But this workshop--wow, did it open their eyes to the multi-sensory impacts, and particularly the deaf/blind component, of CHARGE. I just got an email this morning from 's teacher and wanted to share a couple bits and pieces with all of you: and Arlin, I would like to thank you again for taking us on this journey, to work with you both and especially . I can't tell you how much last Friday has changed my thinking. I can't say it's a clear path but the will and the challenge in finding better ways to work with/for this special little girl is my promise. In terms of calling a meeting I think that is in order. We have so much information, ideas, and questions, that it would be a great idea to discuss it together. Do we want to include any of 's specialists? It would be nice to have deaf/blind ed. too. Boy, this conference has made me want to conquer the world! I am just blown away at this email and the teacher and aide's drive to help . I mean, they've always been more than helpful, but to take such a personal interest in learning more about CHARGE and deaf/blind issues to help my little girl--wow, we are SO blessed. These people really " get it. " This has opened up the floodgates for me this morning. :-) , mom to (4) --------------------------------- Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I just read this but have to say WOW about all of it. Tim's the best! Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to In a message dated 2/22/2006 9:29:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, lakcharge@... writes: Last Friday, my husband and I attended the CHARGE workshop in Lexington, KY, sponsored by the KY Deaf/Blind Project and given by Tim Hartshorne and Lee Wachtel. It was a great workshop with a great turnout--over 100 people! 's preschool teacher and one-on-one aide went with us, and I can't begin to tell you how much this workshop has impacted them. They have always been GREAT with , going to the extra mile to do anything they can to help her succeed in the classroom. But this workshop--wow, did it open their eyes to the multi-sensory impacts, and particularly the deaf/blind component, of CHARGE. I just got an email this morning from 's teacher and wanted to share a couple bits and pieces with all of you: and Arlin, I would like to thank you again for taking us on this journey, to work with you both and especially . I can't tell you how much last Friday has changed my thinking. I can't say it's a clear path but the will and the challenge in finding better ways to work with/for this special little girl is my promise. In terms of calling a meeting I think that is in order. We have so much information, ideas, and questions, that it would be a great idea to discuss it together. Do we want to include any of 's specialists? It would be nice to have deaf/blind ed. too. Boy, this conference has made me want to conquer the world! I am just blown away at this email and the teacher and aide's drive to help . I mean, they've always been more than helpful, but to take such a personal interest in learning more about CHARGE and deaf/blind issues to help my little girl--wow, we are SO blessed. These people really " get it. " This has opened up the floodgates for me this morning. :-) , mom to (4) --------------------------------- Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I just read this but have to say WOW about all of it. Tim's the best! Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to In a message dated 2/22/2006 9:29:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, lakcharge@... writes: Last Friday, my husband and I attended the CHARGE workshop in Lexington, KY, sponsored by the KY Deaf/Blind Project and given by Tim Hartshorne and Lee Wachtel. It was a great workshop with a great turnout--over 100 people! 's preschool teacher and one-on-one aide went with us, and I can't begin to tell you how much this workshop has impacted them. They have always been GREAT with , going to the extra mile to do anything they can to help her succeed in the classroom. But this workshop--wow, did it open their eyes to the multi-sensory impacts, and particularly the deaf/blind component, of CHARGE. I just got an email this morning from 's teacher and wanted to share a couple bits and pieces with all of you: and Arlin, I would like to thank you again for taking us on this journey, to work with you both and especially . I can't tell you how much last Friday has changed my thinking. I can't say it's a clear path but the will and the challenge in finding better ways to work with/for this special little girl is my promise. In terms of calling a meeting I think that is in order. We have so much information, ideas, and questions, that it would be a great idea to discuss it together. Do we want to include any of 's specialists? It would be nice to have deaf/blind ed. too. Boy, this conference has made me want to conquer the world! I am just blown away at this email and the teacher and aide's drive to help . I mean, they've always been more than helpful, but to take such a personal interest in learning more about CHARGE and deaf/blind issues to help my little girl--wow, we are SO blessed. These people really " get it. " This has opened up the floodgates for me this morning. :-) , mom to (4) --------------------------------- Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Michele, I just read this but your last sentence is perfect. It is true for all professionals, for all services, and for all of life! They must understand the whole of CHARGE to understand ___put name here___!! Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to In a message dated 2/22/2006 12:43:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, momonamission@... writes: - That is awesome!! I am working on getting our staff to a training as well. I don't think they can imagine the impact it can have. I don't think a person can imagine the depth of CHARGE until they experience something like a training. Even working closely with one child can't help a person " get it " like experiencing the overall gestalt of CHARGE. I used to think it was enough for Aubrie's team to get Aubrie and that they didn't need to get the whole of CHARGE. Now I have turned around to thinking they must understand the whole of CHARGE in order to understand Aubrie. Michele W mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Bonnie- Cool development yesterday. I presented a CHARGE training in a nearby town expecting all strangers. But the entire PT group from our area was there as well as nearly all of Aubrie's EI providers from ISD, ISVI, etc. Afterwards, the PTs who are currently working with her were so receptive and shared ideas about how to modify what I do for a training at our school before she transitions to the middle school next year. It was really helpful to see and hear their responses and now I think they will help in getting the rest of the staff to understand the need. One commented on how much it helped to see it all. That Aubrie's seems to being doing so well -- she had no idea of all of the complications. The other said every other slide needs to reiterate that everything is combined. They got it! Also -- the vision specialist who had seen Aubrie from 0-3, commented on how far I've come. She remembers her first visits with me holding Aubrie in my lap and being very protective about letting them touch or interact with her til I knew what they were gonna do. And of course they all remember my constant tears and anguish. I'd forgotten the protectiveness. Funny. Michele W mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ Re: CHARGE Workshop Michele, I just read this but your last sentence is perfect. It is true for all professionals, for all services, and for all of life! They must understand the whole of CHARGE to understand ___put name here___!! Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to In a message dated 2/22/2006 12:43:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, momonamission@... writes: - That is awesome!! I am working on getting our staff to a training as well. I don't think they can imagine the impact it can have. I don't think a person can imagine the depth of CHARGE until they experience something like a training. Even working closely with one child can't help a person " get it " like experiencing the overall gestalt of CHARGE. I used to think it was enough for Aubrie's team to get Aubrie and that they didn't need to get the whole of CHARGE. Now I have turned around to thinking they must understand the whole of CHARGE in order to understand Aubrie. Michele W mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Bonnie- Cool development yesterday. I presented a CHARGE training in a nearby town expecting all strangers. But the entire PT group from our area was there as well as nearly all of Aubrie's EI providers from ISD, ISVI, etc. Afterwards, the PTs who are currently working with her were so receptive and shared ideas about how to modify what I do for a training at our school before she transitions to the middle school next year. It was really helpful to see and hear their responses and now I think they will help in getting the rest of the staff to understand the need. One commented on how much it helped to see it all. That Aubrie's seems to being doing so well -- she had no idea of all of the complications. The other said every other slide needs to reiterate that everything is combined. They got it! Also -- the vision specialist who had seen Aubrie from 0-3, commented on how far I've come. She remembers her first visits with me holding Aubrie in my lap and being very protective about letting them touch or interact with her til I knew what they were gonna do. And of course they all remember my constant tears and anguish. I'd forgotten the protectiveness. Funny. Michele W mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ Re: CHARGE Workshop Michele, I just read this but your last sentence is perfect. It is true for all professionals, for all services, and for all of life! They must understand the whole of CHARGE to understand ___put name here___!! Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to In a message dated 2/22/2006 12:43:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, momonamission@... writes: - That is awesome!! I am working on getting our staff to a training as well. I don't think they can imagine the impact it can have. I don't think a person can imagine the depth of CHARGE until they experience something like a training. Even working closely with one child can't help a person " get it " like experiencing the overall gestalt of CHARGE. I used to think it was enough for Aubrie's team to get Aubrie and that they didn't need to get the whole of CHARGE. Now I have turned around to thinking they must understand the whole of CHARGE in order to understand Aubrie. Michele W mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Michele - that is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kim > Bonnie- > Cool development yesterday. I presented a CHARGE training in a nearby town > expecting all strangers. But the entire PT group from our area was there as > well as nearly all of Aubrie's EI providers from ISD, ISVI, etc. > Afterwards, the PTs who are currently working with her were so receptive and > shared ideas about how to modify what I do for a training at our school > before she transitions to the middle school next year. It was really > helpful to see and hear their responses and now I think they will help in > getting the rest of the staff to understand the need. One commented on how > much it helped to see it all. That Aubrie's seems to being doing so well -- > she had no idea of all of the complications. The other said every other > slide needs to reiterate that everything is combined. They got it! > > Also -- the vision specialist who had seen Aubrie from 0-3, commented on how > far I've come. She remembers her first visits with me holding Aubrie in my > lap and being very protective about letting them touch or interact with her > til I knew what they were gonna do. And of course they all remember my > constant tears and anguish. I'd forgotten the protectiveness. Funny. > > Michele W > mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ > > > Re: CHARGE Workshop > > Michele, > > I just read this but your last sentence is perfect. It is true for all > professionals, for all services, and for all of life! They must understand > the > whole of CHARGE to understand ___put name here___!! > > Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to > > In a message dated 2/22/2006 12:43:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, > momonamission@... writes: > - > That is awesome!! I am working on getting our staff to a training as well. > I don't think they can imagine the impact it can have. I don't think a > person can imagine the depth of CHARGE until they experience something like > a training. Even working closely with one child can't help a person " get > it " like experiencing the overall gestalt of CHARGE. I used to think it was > enough for Aubrie's team to get Aubrie and that they didn't need to get the > whole of CHARGE. Now I have turned around to thinking they must understand > the whole of CHARGE in order to understand Aubrie. > > Michele W > mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ > > > Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Michele - that is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kim > Bonnie- > Cool development yesterday. I presented a CHARGE training in a nearby town > expecting all strangers. But the entire PT group from our area was there as > well as nearly all of Aubrie's EI providers from ISD, ISVI, etc. > Afterwards, the PTs who are currently working with her were so receptive and > shared ideas about how to modify what I do for a training at our school > before she transitions to the middle school next year. It was really > helpful to see and hear their responses and now I think they will help in > getting the rest of the staff to understand the need. One commented on how > much it helped to see it all. That Aubrie's seems to being doing so well -- > she had no idea of all of the complications. The other said every other > slide needs to reiterate that everything is combined. They got it! > > Also -- the vision specialist who had seen Aubrie from 0-3, commented on how > far I've come. She remembers her first visits with me holding Aubrie in my > lap and being very protective about letting them touch or interact with her > til I knew what they were gonna do. And of course they all remember my > constant tears and anguish. I'd forgotten the protectiveness. Funny. > > Michele W > mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ > > > Re: CHARGE Workshop > > Michele, > > I just read this but your last sentence is perfect. It is true for all > professionals, for all services, and for all of life! They must understand > the > whole of CHARGE to understand ___put name here___!! > > Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to > > In a message dated 2/22/2006 12:43:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, > momonamission@... writes: > - > That is awesome!! I am working on getting our staff to a training as well. > I don't think they can imagine the impact it can have. I don't think a > person can imagine the depth of CHARGE until they experience something like > a training. Even working closely with one child can't help a person " get > it " like experiencing the overall gestalt of CHARGE. I used to think it was > enough for Aubrie's team to get Aubrie and that they didn't need to get the > whole of CHARGE. Now I have turned around to thinking they must understand > the whole of CHARGE in order to understand Aubrie. > > Michele W > mom to Aubrie 8 yrs CHARGE, 14 yrs and wife to DJ > > > Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Oh, Michele, I think the protectiveness returns in early adulthood even as it diminishes as we parents get hold of things before then. Your comment made me smile --- and remember so much. That's surprisingly nice. I hope so to make it to the St. L. conference. Andy is checking his inter-session teaching schedule as I write. With 's house still up in the air, I'm not quite sure what we'll be able to do. Think I'll telephone Larry to see what our options are. Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 Oh, Michele, I think the protectiveness returns in early adulthood even as it diminishes as we parents get hold of things before then. Your comment made me smile --- and remember so much. That's surprisingly nice. I hope so to make it to the St. L. conference. Andy is checking his inter-session teaching schedule as I write. With 's house still up in the air, I'm not quite sure what we'll be able to do. Think I'll telephone Larry to see what our options are. Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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