My Special Education History

By leigh_medina

  • Met my neighbor's daughter who has an intellectual disability

    I was about 4 years old

  • Met a friend who was blind at school

    Five years old, became friends with Hobie

  • First saw Simon Birch

    First saw Simon Birch
    Funny, poignant. Saw at about 9 years old.

  • First Saw Forrest Gump

    First Saw Forrest Gump
    Wasn't sure what kind of diability he had but a very touching film

  • Interned with two SLPs in Petaluma

    Met many children with disabilities - intellectual, learning, etc.

  • Began working for Easter Seals

    Began working for Easter Seals
    Worked as a Behavioral Interventionist helping children on the Autism Spectrum

  • Applied to SSU Education Specialist Teaching Credential Program