Before Helen had language she didn’t know she was separate from the world. Sullivan taught Helen Keller the sign for water the entire universe began to unfold for. The ‘blind’ Helen was no longer the rain when water fell from the sky or the wind swirling around her. Helen became a Human Being in a world of limitless possibilities. With the guidance of Ms. Sullivan, Helen became a part of the world
- with the ability to see herself as a ‘Self’. For parents, I am your champion at the school system. I was an insider; I taught students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, TMH, hearing and sight disabilities based on IEP and academic requirements. I know the language, the key words and technical lingo to get your message across to school administrators, “I am in your corner. Together we create a partnership of unlimited possibilities. In that, your child sees their capabilities, knows him/her self in the world and their immediate environment. I want for your child to not just survive, I want your child to achieve, thrive and more. I believe that wherever your child is on the spectrum, we can tap into where they are in the present and increase their quality of life. “I know every highly educated, well intention expert you’ve met has said what your child ‘cannot, will not be able to accomplish. That is the “death sentence” of autism; together we can erase the death sentence and replace it with Life. “I don’t believe in Yes, but…”
There is something your child is doing routinely that equates to an academic access point for their education. Together we find what ‘thing’ that is driving the ‘what if’ and expand the ‘what if’ into a capability. What others have seen as the end of your child’s capabilities, I see as the jumping off point for exploring and discovering their talent, genius, and skills. Gloria, age 17, could complete a 184-piece computer puzzle of artist Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” within 45 minutes. Prior to working with her, her IEP assessment stated she was “a nice girl” with no computer skills, who could not sit for more than 20 minutes nor follow-thru on her goals and objectives 3 out of 5 opportunities per week with visual and verbal prompts. I am a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and a Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist. When I work with a child I often hear parents/educators say, “I didn’t know he could do that” my reply is always, “I didn’t know he couldn’t.” I believe I can be your “Miracle Worker.” Please contact me.