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Dragon · 07-17-2009, 12:32 AM

Wasn't looking for one but just got a phone call a few minutes ago and have a job starting Monday. Actually will be there only Tuesday because I already had booked the chimney sweeper for Monday. And I have some costumes to sew for the show. Was very relaxed but now I am running like a maniac.
I will be working on a "one on one" basis with an autistic girl. She is in high school and this is a one to two year job. Until she is out of school. How life can change in a few minutes.
Diane

doodle1 · 07-17-2009, 12:35 AM

Congrats on the new job Diane! Don't you just love how life throws you a twist and it turns out good?

JohnB · 07-17-2009, 12:35 AM

G'day Diane,
excellent news. A few extra bob never goes astray.
Good on you for taking it, my youngest son is Autistic an they sure need all the help they can get.

Burdez · 07-17-2009, 12:38 AM

Diane:
Congrats on the job and I will tell you that you are a special preson to take on this type of work I know because my wife worked with pepole of all ages with this type and other disabilities so I know some of the challenges that are ahead of as I'm sure you are aware of them also GOOD LUCK
Erssel

jigsue · 07-17-2009, 12:41 AM

Diane.
Well done and congratulations! You will need to be organised, now! I have just gone from working 5 days to 3 and seem to have less time than before. The company are already talking of increasing my time and, although the money is very tempting, I am not sure whether I want to do it.
It does help getting out and about, though.
Perhaps you can make her wooden things to paint, children and adults find this very theraputic, I can vouch. That way you can combine everything.
Good Luck for Tuesday and beyond.
Sue

Dragon · 07-17-2009, 12:51 AM

Will definitely have to get organized and in a short period of time. This person is in high school so not a child. I am going to meet her tomorrow morning. Will tell you all about it when I come back.
Diane

Cashmere Scroller · 07-17-2009, 04:41 AM

Diane,
This sounds like it could be a very rewarding job for you.I hope it all works out well for you.

Ron C.

Pajaro · 07-17-2009, 11:57 AM

Good luck on your new endeavor..

BobD · 07-17-2009, 12:26 PM

Good luck, Diane. My wife works 1-1 with several autistic, Asbergers, or PDDNOS (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified) for a living. She finds it very rewarding.

If you need any help, let me know. Stephanie's actually helped several of her kids to build the coping skills they need to cease having a 1-1.

Bob

sawdustus · 07-17-2009, 01:11 PM

Congratulations Diane. You have accepted a challenge that most people would run away from. Only special people can be offered and accept a 1-1 with a child with a disability. Enjoy your new job and don't let the turkeys get you down.

george

07-17-2009, 12:32 AM	#1
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,529	Got a job Wasn't looking for one but just got a phone call a few minutes ago and have a job starting Monday. Actually will be there only Tuesday because I already had booked the chimney sweeper for Monday. And I have some costumes to sew for the show. Was very relaxed but now I am running like a maniac. I will be working on a "one on one" basis with an autistic girl. She is in high school and this is a one to two year job. Until she is out of school. How life can change in a few minutes. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

07-17-2009, 12:35 AM	#2
doodle1 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Williams Lake, BC Posts: 320	Congrats on the new job Diane! Don't you just love how life throws you a twist and it turns out good? __________________ Sherri

07-17-2009, 12:35 AM	#3
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,187	G'day Diane, excellent news. A few extra bob never goes astray. Good on you for taking it, my youngest son is Autistic an they sure need all the help they can get. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, Stuck in the middle with you. Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

07-17-2009, 12:51 AM	#6
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,529	Will definitely have to get organized and in a short period of time. This person is in high school so not a child. I am going to meet her tomorrow morning. Will tell you all about it when I come back. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

07-17-2009, 04:41 AM	#7
Cashmere Scroller Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Center of Washington State Posts: 312	Diane, This sounds like it could be a very rewarding job for you.I hope it all works out well for you. Ron C. __________________ I may grow older, but I'll never grow up.

07-17-2009, 12:38 AM	#4
Burdez Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I'm an American living in San Miguel De Allende Mexico Posts: 1,164	Diane: Congrats on the job and I will tell you that you are a special preson to take on this type of work I know because my wife worked with pepole of all ages with this type and other disabilities so I know some of the challenges that are ahead of as I'm sure you are aware of them also GOOD LUCK Erssel

07-17-2009, 12:41 AM	#5
jigsue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 869	Diane. Well done and congratulations! You will need to be organised, now! I have just gone from working 5 days to 3 and seem to have less time than before. The company are already talking of increasing my time and, although the money is very tempting, I am not sure whether I want to do it. It does help getting out and about, though. Perhaps you can make her wooden things to paint, children and adults find this very theraputic, I can vouch. That way you can combine everything. Good Luck for Tuesday and beyond. Sue

07-17-2009, 11:57 AM	#8
Pajaro Going back to who I am. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: How can you have fun in a place where dogs aren't allowed. Posts: 2,129 Blog Entries: 1	Good luck on your new endeavor.. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "If you play with things that can eat you, you're going to get eaten" (Tarzan) . "

07-17-2009, 12:26 PM	#9
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,160 Blog Entries: 2	Good luck, Diane. My wife works 1-1 with several autistic, Asbergers, or PDDNOS (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified) for a living. She finds it very rewarding. If you need any help, let me know. Stephanie's actually helped several of her kids to build the coping skills they need to cease having a 1-1. Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

07-17-2009, 01:11 PM	#10
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,255	Congratulations Diane. You have accepted a challenge that most people would run away from. Only special people can be offered and accept a 1-1 with a child with a disability. Enjoy your new job and don't let the turkeys get you down. george __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

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