Posted by Chicklet on September 5, 2003, at 11:53:08
In reply to Re: I'm feelin' it, posted by Penny on September 5, 2003, at 8:22:31
I'm a speech pathologist. i work (I'm gonna use present tense here- I'll start again someday...maybe PT from my home) with the birth to 3 population. Kids with Autism, Down Syndrome, developmental delays, preemies, and of course the garden variety 'late talkers' and articulation pwoblemths. I say garden variety but actually those are my favorites. I'm much more into language- the understanding and expression part- than thpeech pwoducthun.
It's frustrating isn't it- that right now you can't do what you were really meant to do? How are you feeling-ya think you'd be able to make a career shift at this point? Sounds like you're a natural. And we need more caring and smart people working with our precious ones. I've done therapy with kids while they are in daycare and am completely fed up with the system here. The Ed system too for that matter. but the aides in almost ALL daycare centers are unfamiliar with child development, behavioral techniques...everything. I totally understand when both parents HAVE to work or when there is a single parent that has no other choice but to use daycare. Or a nanny. But I've had sooo many kids that just plain old haven't had enough stimulation at home and are exposed to a different language at daycare. And that is often the ONLY reason they're delayed. This govt won't pay child care workers (geez, just the people that spend 8 hours a day with our most precious ones) enough money for them to have any incentive to stay, Or to care. It's a freaking travesty and will continue until we really push for education and higher wages for these people. If we could get Dubya out of office that would be a start. Oops- I didn't anticipate that soapbox.
>get a baby-fix every now and again.
I know way too well what you mean>When his mom pulled him (literally) away from me, he cried.
Aww...don't think of it as hard for them, though...it's probably harder for you. little ones are so resilient- moreso than we are. It's a special treat for you to visit and remain a part of their lives if even in a small capacity. They'll remember you when they grow...don't you have a babysitter that you still remember and have such warm happy memories of? I have tons of them. And teachers too.
>That was very upsetting. :-(
I know...> At the same time, I just miss them so much...
They miss you too dear.
K
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