"We believe that the brain in not imprisoned by genes, we believe that thought can be modified in as much as it interacts with the environment, that intelligence is the fruit of synergic cooperation of the various parts of the brain.”
-Loris Malaguzzi
I used this quote for my first blog on autism. Some didn't quite understand "why." What was the connection to my topic? To me, the quote spoke of the person within and the different personalities and temperments that grow within each of us. The brain continues to grow and develop for each of us in different ways. Genetics is not the "key" factor. I guess I saw this quote as a way of saying, "everyone can grow and learn within a positive environment and supportive guidance." Through the stimuation of the "brain," children with disabilities can grow and learn. It take different methods and techniques to open the lock of a child's mind. As educators, are we ready for this challenge...
She had a hard time logging in to the site. I just found this message on my facebook page; so I'm posting it on my blog. Thanks Luz.
ReplyDeleteLuz Macias
Hi Shannon, though we know that autism is an intriguing childhood disorder is also true that in the present is one of the most frigthening and exausting experinces for parents, families and teachers of children affected with the condition. In the class teaching children’s with special needs, I learned that autism is a neurobehavioral syndrome affecting children’s social interaction, communication and cause stereotyped patterns of behavior that is affecting more males that females. When I was working in the classroom I had the priviledge to work with a child who is suffering a severe greade of autism. This child can not communicate verbally and I learned that the use of pictures is a great resource to teach these children to fllow routines, and aquire and extend their abilities.
Good luck with your topic