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Hello Melida,
I agree with you that sharing our personal experiences and ways to overcome difficulties is a very good way to start helping students by providing a source of support and invitation for further communication. Thank you. Sandra

In reviewing the topic of the sense of belonging, the areas that resonated the most is that the idea of connecting through technology, personal connections through sharing of personal information, and ways to communicate and provide a “not alone” or “think about your own experience”. The new idea was to consider providing an introduction activity…[Read more]

In working with children with multiple disabilities for many years, I have experienced the ability to grow and learn in a small way each day. Most importantly, the power of being open to ideas of change and opportunities despite the individual skills. The potential is very individualized but the growth in any way is possible.