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August 1994

 

This daily correspondence between schools she attended and us gives you a glimpse of our daily life. Most parents of typical children do not communicate on daily basis with the teachers. This gives a reader an insight to how important daily communication is for a child with autism.

Kat has attended school since she was 3 years old. These are school notes that were result of correspondence with her parents and her teachers. We have made comments at a later date reflecting back on the impact of these events. Kats School Notes Index

 

 

Date

Notes

Comments

1994-08-01

 

8/1 Hi K. or C.,

Is the daily pink notebook still at school we can't find it at home, and I don't believe it came back last Thursday. When is a good day to come over to show you the new drills ?

Danuta

8/1 My last day is Friday (although I am substituting for C. Aug 15 ) . Last day of school is Aug . 19 . looking high & low for pink notebook but no luck yet .

Yellow " wh " cards didn't come in so didn't do that drill . Wed (9-11 or 12:30 - 1:30) or Thurs (same time) are good for school visit. Let us know . new drill look good .

K.

 

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1994-08-02

 

8/2 Found it it was with her books in the car . Wed 12:30 - 1:30 sounds good I will see you then .

Danuta

8/2 See you after lunch . Have you heard from district regarding program? Also - couldn't do drills that needed yellow cards ( note sent in).

K.

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1994-08-03

 

8/3 K., It doesn't look as if I can make it this week , if you have any questions about a drill call me if you can if not write a note . The cards we will keep at home for now its just an extra drill that we are trying to help her visually discriminate "wh" questions , we wrote on separate cards who , when , why , What doing , color , and for . Iwill try to get in Monday (Kat's Birthday party ?

8/3 Party always sounds fun ! D. is helping w/ some of new staff . Sorry I won't see you before Friday. Keep in touch&let me know about progress, etc .

K.

Danuta -

This was in Kat's doll & we removed it for safety reasons - good drill day -

C.

 

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1994-08-05

 

8/5 Danuta , Tom , Bridget ,

Best of luck to all of you w/ Kat's New education arrangement. I wish you all the best & please keep me posted on her continues progress . I'll really miss her ! ! She's a great girl!

Love,

K.

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1994-08-08

 

8/8 Kat had a great time at aparty & circus yesterday would it be ok to send party items in tomorrow ?

Danuta

8/8 Danuta -

Send in party things - we'll celebrate tomorrow at 7:00 if you can come -

C.

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1994-08-10

 

8/10 Danuta -

Forgot to send this home w/ you yesterday - sorry ! Thank you for such a nice party - all the children and staff thank you and Bridget again-

Saw new drills St. added yesterday ( or rather updated drills) & those part of maintenance . Do you have a copy of Kat's " Wh " questions from original drills ? It's difficult for all staff to remember the specific questions for each child ! Thanks!

C .

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1994-08-11

 

8/11 Hi C. ,

I will try and add the list of questions this weekend it might help (Thanks)

Danuta

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1994-08-15

 

8/15 I forgot to get the " Wh " questions this weekend if you can do other drills we will concentrate on those at home this week .

Kat is getting much better with future tense . I asked her this morning " What are you going to do today?" I prompted the first one " I am going to the school bus" After that she said " I am going to calendar " I am going to work, lunch , outside work & go home in full sentences so well .

Have you noticed any changes in Kat's behavior lately ?

Danuta

8/15 Asked staff - seems behavior states 9 no so far but are looking for differences . Her work is looking good. Good luck next year !

K.

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1994-08-16

 

8/16 Danuta -

Could you possibly send in staff photos we sent home w/ Kat for I . D . drill months ago ?We really could use them for future students - thanks !

C.

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1993-08-18

 

8/18 Hi C.,

Would it be ok if Bridget & I stopped in tomorrow with Kat to say good bye . We will take Kat with us to go to Great Adventure. I will try to remember the pictures. Please give our home number to anyone who worked in the class if they are interested in finding out how she's doing in the future.

I will see you tomorrow unless you tell me otherwise .

Danuta

8/18 Kat's last day ! ! We will miss her so much Danuta ( &you too ! !)We'll see you tomorrow -

C.

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