Yi's Voice

[ Lang was trying to launch the Keyboard app but ran into an issue. He got frustrated. Yi and mom were there and saw Lang with almost teary eyes. Without prompting, Yi pointed to the iPad] Dear Lang, don't be upset. I really need your keyboard app. It is very important for me to be independent.  Q: What are you proud of today? A: I am proud of being able to write creatively verbally with you today. I am also proud of being able to spell without any prompts. It is very amazing! I love it. Amazing!  Q: Do you know what made it possible? A: It is possible because I was calm and confident. That's all that it takes.  Q: What can we do or what can you do to stay calm and confident?  A: I think it takes a lot for me to stay calm. I need to keep reminding myself that I am capable. I think I need to practice doing that more. I just need to believe in myself. I need to accept that I am good enough! I need to love myself more. I have to! I have to! I have to! Q: If I want to ma...

Dear Mr. H, I was at O** for the last two years and it was hard for me to be back to the P** because I was placed in the special ed room for the most part before O**. I was considered as someone with cognitive disability at the elementary schools in P**.  I want to prove myself and learn with the others at the gen ed rooms and make friends. I am great at reading and math especially when I am supported by someone who knows how to assist my communication and may help my anxiety and is patient with me at the school site. I am excited and at the same time very anxious.  I need you to be supportive and respect my intelligence even if my body betrays me because I have significant anxiety.  Thank you! -- Yi