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For the Mr K's of the world--here is the difference one teacher can make. Lil' Buff really struggled with history all year--his hardest subject (for an Aspergers kid, applying concepts can be nearly impossible) and he was headed for an F for the year. His teacher--who frankly never understood how to teach or deal with him--left before the last quarter and the new teacher instantly got the little guy and Lil' Buff loved him.

4th quarter grade--A

He passed history for the year as a result. Same thing with his PE teacher--this guy totally got him all year long--when to push him, when to back off, gave him trophies when he did well--and he got an A+ his last quarter in PE--amazing for a kid who is very uncoordinated and usually hates PE.

So, to the Mr K's of the world who give a damn and make an effort to work with kids like him...thank you.

Sniffle.

Hurray for great teachers! Hurray for Lil' Buff!

Awesome for all concerned.

Yup, when that teacher and the struggling child find it other, it is a wonder to see.

WTG

Buff,

what a wonderful end to the school year. I'm sure you're puffed with pride. Perhaps next year you can meet with the counselor and ask for a workshop for lil Buff's teachers to help them with tactics for success. It'll make them less anxious and lil Buff too. I know it helped me with a student with autism spectrum disorder. Little tips made all the difference and I didn't have so many miscues.

have a great summer.

Yay for Lil' Buff and thanks to all the wonderful teachers out there.


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Yippee! WTG teacher, and Lil' Buff.

For Lily: Your point is excellent--I have tried many times to get the county here to sponsor an in-service program run by the folks who run Lil Buff's summer program (chump change) but...they never follow through. Lord, how I wish just once they would...

Almost missed this -- I'm glad I took another look before going to bed.

What a great story, Buff. So good to hear about the successes. Keep on keeping on.