I work with children with various disabilities. At school we try to teach the kids academics and social skills and hopefully an ability to self advocate and have meaningful relationships with others.
It is an uncomfortable reality that many special needs kids are exploited intellectually, socially and sexually.
One of our kiddos is pretty good about protesting (sometimes loudly!) or telling us what he needs. He also tells other students if they are too loud.
He self-advocates.
Today he went above and beyond...He stood up for another student against a bully!
He was fearful but when it was time to speak up he was a hero! And the bully backed down. We are very proud of him. This is an amazing accomplishment for a student with social skills deficits.
It is one thing to stand up for yourself...and a much higher level of social awareness to stand up for someone else.
He is clearly on his way to overcoming that disability!
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