So I was tagged

By piglet a while back to do the seven deadly vices.

Sinful Nature

"Sometimes you can learn more about a person by what they don’t tell you. Sometimes you can learn a lot from the things they just make up. If you are tagged with this Meme, lie to me. Then tag 7 other folks (one for each deadly sin) and hope they can lie."

So, because its me, I'm purposefully NOT tagging anyone else. Here are mine:

Pride -- What is your biggest contribution to the world?
I am a shinning example of womanhood. I can be proud that I have contributed over-abundant amounts of girlishness into this life. Women just want to BE me.

Envy -- What do your coworkers have that you wish was yours?
The coworkers in my fabulous office all drive these great cars. I wish I had a convertible or some fancy sports car to tool around in. I'd look so fetch.

Gluttony -- What did you eat last night?
As little as I could. I eat like a bug these days (you can't say bird anymore, they figured out they eat like 5 times their weight). I rarely eat. I survive on health drinks. Its better this way.

Lust -- What really lights your fire?
More than a look, its a lifestyle. I adore EMO guys. You know the ones with a cause and the misery that surrounds them. SO hot.

Anger -- What is the last thing that really ticked you off?
Someone who went out of the house without makeup. I mean come on, ladies. Nature didn't intend for us to look this good without help!

Greed -- Name something you hoard and keep from others.
Games. I keep games from others. I want to play them alone and imagine the other player. That way I am ALWAYS the winner.

Sloth -- What’s the laziest thing you ever did?
I spent the whole weekend in bed. I did absolutly nothing but read and eat and sleep. I even moved a fridge and a hot plate into my room so I didn't have to get out of bed!

My Mindset

Teaching the almost unteachable....

It's frustrating. I can't even begin to explain just how frustrating teaching children with autism can be. Even with help, it's still a very hard process. I'll try and simplify it for those of you who haven't seen it first hand.

Take the most stubborn child you know. Got em in your head? ok...now take away that child's ability to speak. Also limit their understanding of body language and social graces. Sit them down and try and teach them something and you have an example of teaching a child with autism.

Are my kids overly stubborn like that child you know? Not most of the time. The reason I use that as a base is because they have decided that I do not belong in the role of teacher. It ups the stubborn factor quite considerably.

You can't explain the steps. You can't demonstrate them, well you can to an extent, but not really. You can't get across what it is you really want them to do. So what do you do? You make a plan, try and find a reinforcer that works (ie something they like, like candy or books) and you attempt to drive it home with lots of repetition. You become flexible. You learn to think outside the box and around issues. You pound your head against a lot of walls when no one is looking.

It never ends. Once you break through, you get them to learn something, no matter how small. The next thing is there....waiting. Learn to drink from a cup? Here, use a fork too. Learn to put on your shoes, now can we tie them? I know it is like this with "normal" children too. It is just amplified with children with learning disabilities.

So that is my rant....my venting for today. I'm tired of being a teacher. I'd like, for once, it to be easy.