I have a very special spot in my heart for children with disabilities. I always knew I wanted to help children with special needs who is exactly why I want to become a speech pathologist. I have been working with children with special needs for about two years now. During the school year I work in a special needs room and during the summer I'm a camp counselor for children with disabilities. I love both of these jobs for a variety of reasons. I hope everyone has a chance to experience the wonderful gifts I received from working with special needs children. They help make the world so bright. I learned so many things from them and I could not thank them enough.

Thank you for teaching me how to.....

Be Patient

You have taught me that it's okay if you don't get it the first time. It takes time to get some things done no matter who you are. Not everything in life is a race. Some people need to take their time in order to understand something. I learned that you have to be patience when it comes to speaking. It may take you a couple of tries to understand what the child is trying to say. You learn that sometimes it's hard for them to express themselves.

Appreciate The Little Things

You have taught me to appreciate the little things. Sometimes the smallest things in life are the most rewarding. The little things count the most like writing your name, opening your juice box, or tying your shoes. You don't appreciate the little things in life when you are able to do all without any problems. You taught me that life is about appreciating everything.

Think Positively

You have taught me to think positively no matter what. Not everything is going to go your way. You need to overcome challenges and learn from them. You need to keep an open mind. You taught me that if you think positively the results come out positively. If you think positively after all you have overcome from then I can think positively in life.

Be A Kid Again

You have taught me how to act like a kid again. When I was little all I ever wanted to do was become an adult but now that I'm all grown up, I wish I still was a kid. When I'm with you I'm still a kid. I can still play tag, draw with chalk, dance/sing horribly, and have the biggest imagination. You taught me how important being a kid really is.

Love Unconditionally

You have taught me how to love unconditionally. I can't thank you enough for teaching me this. I know I'm a better person now because of this. I truly understand what it means to be happy for someone else. You have taught me how to put someone else before myself. I learned how happiness is all you need in life. You love everyone unconditionally and I hope one day I can too.