March Delights - Conclusion of Term 1 2012

Term 1 had just passed by, it has been great 10 weeks for the little STAR in his new learning experience. One week of school holidays will be an opportunity to bridge his gap and lack in some area of his weakness. Taking stock and ready to work with him on the bulk of home works given by teacher to follow through daily progressively. It is learning, practise, try and retry in progress until he manages consistent success with reasonable understanding. His memory has been recognized as one of his strength, able to watch TV and appreciate the content on disney junior channel and even singing songs with them. I had also manage to know who his classmates are, how many are in his class etc...from him. He even mentioned some teachers which has crossed path during any school activities when he pretend or enact out the routine to us at home.

He has also picked up some useful skill in digital literacy and able to manipulate, click, scroll to response. He is motivated to work on the computer, this will reduce effort further as he work on the various links provided by teachers to revise what was been taught in Term 1 ranging from English to Math to Daily Living Skill and Social Emotional Management, to align & develop his learning competencies in the 21st Century.

Look forward to Term 2 with the IEP firmed up and ready to start another small race.

I had attended the end of Term parent communication night and found it enriching and useful. One of which are the 7 essential skills vital for our 21st century learning & development competencies to achieve a good outcome as a confident and responsible person, which include Work Independence, Emotional Management, Communication Skill, Physical Health, Social Safety, Vocational & Community skill. Teachers gave an update on various tracks and students were given chance to present their work, kuodos to educators.

When we teach, always remind ourselves to apply "I Do, We Do, You Do"

Always believe that every child is teachable, and all of the adults/caregivers can teach, make each moment count.

I had also picked up some tips to be a better advocate for my little STAR:-

1) Get Updated on the landscape

2) Think of the outcome you want to achieve

3) Stay balance between courage & consideration. Whatever we advocate, be constructive to promote good collaborative effort betwen parties concern for the betterment of our child

4) Acknowledge the good effort and show appreciation to one another in this walk together

The PCN ended with an inspiring video of "Don't give up!" from the 92 Barcelona game, the race of a life time is about how one manages his finish inspite of great challenges ahead.

http://youtu.be/kZlXWp6vFdE

Finish Strong is more than a statement, it's an attitude. It's an attitude of believing you can do something and having the courage and determination to see it through.

It was another memorable session, learning journey continues...

5th World Autism Awareness Day is around the corner 2 Apr to be exact, looking forward to sharing another montage release of my little STAR learning journey with many professionals who had walked with him & family together, this will be 3rd montages in 3 years & truely a very rewarding & frutiful journey with our beautiful seed.

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