Saturday, January 9, 2016

Paid trained teachers understand only what they've been taught in school about autism.  I'm wanting to take time with teachers, placing emphasis on the importance of presuming competence and being open to different kinds of therapy.  Love my incredible teachers at Heim learning how to do RPM so Philip and I can interact. 

ABA therapy treats autistics like we learn like animals.  We aren't always looking to be rewarded for performing.  Early on it was hard for me at school.  Went years without learning anything new because I wouldn't touch my nose eight out of ten times for three days in a row.  Mom and Dad finally told them to stop asking me that.  My nose is not hard to find, I just didn't want to touch it eight times a day.  Looking forward to learning new games in Spanish and interesting things about the human body in Science.

Really want people to make RPM therapy their first choice.  Each child can benefit using this method.  I'm another success story.  My life really improved once I started communicating.  Now my wants are being considered.  My family can ask my opinion on making decisions. 

Tomorrow please give out teachers my words.  Make them think about trying something new.  Understand years without being able to communicate are pure torture.  Make my dreams come true!  Long life ahead where I'll be speaking on behalf of those who can't.

8 comments:

  1. i am proud of kaylie. i agree with her. -Philip

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  2. Your words are powerful and give voice to your profound thoughts. What a gift! We have much to learn from your unique perspective and insights. I expect you will help advance what is currently understood about autism and help facilitate the change necessary to deal with it more effectively. Onward! Lots of love for you.

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  3. Kaylie, I am humbled by how brave and articulate you are. Your mom has been so helpful in providing information to me about exactly what it means to presume competence during speech language therapy sessions with my students. I firmly believe that communication is a basic human right, and I intend to spend the rest of my career teaching from that standpoint. Please keep writing, I love hearing what you have to say. All the best, Kathy

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  4. Hi Kaylie-
    Another inspiring Blog! There is no better validation for RPM than a thoughtful, engaging blog from someone who has experienced multiple therapies herself! I'm so proud of you! Love Aunt Wendy

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  5. A wonderful statement from a person who has every right to have and share an informed opinion!

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  6. I absolutely love that you are blooming under RPM! Our family is so very proud of you and look forward to your words!! You are an inspiration!!

    Jimmy, Sandi, Ashley and Maddie Piccillo

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  7. Hi Kaylie,
    This makes me so happy to read your story and thoughts. My daughter is ten and we are in the beginning of our rpm journey. I'm going to read your blog to her to inspire her. Thanks so much for sharing this. Jessica

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