My Journey with Sally

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Author(s): Glenda J. Townsend (Endeavour Foundation, Australia)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 13
Source title: Medical and Educational Perspectives on Nonverbal Learning Disability in Children and Young Adults
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Barbara Rissman (Queensland University of Technology, Australia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9539-9.ch008

Keywords: Education / Information Science Reference / K-12 Education / Special Education

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During the past 10 years, the author has supported a young lady with hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and a nonverbal learning disability (NLD) for approximately 8 hours per week. The young lady referred to is “Sally,” who is now in her thirties. The writer's personal interest in this chapter is to share her experiences as a support worker—both positive and negative—and by doing so, assist fellow support workers, disability assessors, teachers, and aides who work with young people like Sally. Discussion includes first impressions of Sally's abilities, her daily life as observed during one-on-one support, and her experience with independent living. Support through several vocational training programs will be discussed as well as Sally's diagnosis of epilepsy and the impact this has had on her life. Finally, the joys and challenges involved with experiencing local community activities, special holidays, and day trips will be shared, with relevant examples provided.

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