Such a powerful talk! As the parent of a child who does not fluently speak, Shelley's words hit the mark for me. While my son does not appear "typical", he easily understand everything he hears or reads. Despite this, he is unable to attend typical classrooms in order to obtain a full education. Assuming competence is exactly what we need to do.
I’m in tears. If we could treat everyone like this, including our children, parents, communication would bring about so many new possibilities and make the world better for it. God bless❤️ thank you for this message
This woman is hysterical! I'm so glad my university instructor has me watching this. I feel a lot of connection with her obsession and personality, definitely a teacher I want to be like.
Once again, Shelley uses powerful metaphor, humour, and touching stories to convey powerful messages about how we need to rethink our perspectives in order to meet the needs of our learners.
As one who works with students with disabilities, every time I make a break through; where I can tell that I am getting through to them, no matter how small and insignificant, is a success.
Thank you so much for doing this. Your insight and approach are nothing short of brilliant! From my experience as the mother of an autistic child (who, I feel fortunate to say, is very high functioning), I can tell you that your discovery about competence and bridging worlds of perception are spot-on. You are inspirational!
Very moving and touching how she goes above and beyond in assessing this challenging student. Her unique style and her interest in caring finally paid off for student. She's simply amazing, can we can learn more from her?
Wow, great Tedxtalk Shelley. Very inspiring to hear your story. It is amazing how much you can learn from the children themselves. Like us, they too have a story to tell.
I wish the art, music, and phys ed teachers in my community could see this video. Most of them don't do a blasted thing for the kids in the special ed classes because they don't think they can learn anything.
You are right on the money with this one Ms. Moore. As a SPED Paraprofessional. Our kids are magic and I learn something new every day! Thanks!
Such a powerful talk! As the parent of a child who does not fluently speak, Shelley's words hit the mark for me. While my son does not appear "typical", he easily understand everything he hears or reads. Despite this, he is unable to attend typical classrooms in order to obtain a full education. Assuming competence is exactly what we need to do.
I’m in tears. If we could treat everyone like this, including our children, parents, communication would bring about so many new possibilities and make the world better for it. God bless❤️ thank you for this message
This woman is hysterical! I'm so glad my university instructor has me watching this. I feel a lot of connection with her obsession and personality, definitely a teacher I want to be like.
That takes a lot of patience, caring, kindness and devotion- yes you have to be mindful
Once again, Shelley uses powerful metaphor, humour, and touching stories to convey powerful messages about how we need to rethink our perspectives in order to meet the needs of our learners.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You So Much! Hits home. So needed. So on the mark. Again, Thank You! DM
I am incredibly moved by your take on presuming competence! Your story is so powerful and I can't wait to share it far and wide! Thank you!
As one who works with students with disabilities, every time I make a break through; where I can tell that I am getting through to them, no matter how small and insignificant, is a success.
Shelley is brilliant as a story teller here. Really heart touching... and funny too
moved to tears - this is why i love what i do!! her speech will stick with me always!
Amazing. Shelley spoke some real truth for myself and my own bias!
Thank you so much for doing this. Your insight and approach are nothing short of brilliant! From my experience as the mother of an autistic child (who, I feel fortunate to say, is very high functioning), I can tell you that your discovery about competence and bridging worlds of perception are spot-on. You are inspirational!
Very moving and touching how she goes above and beyond in assessing this challenging student. Her unique style and her interest in caring finally paid off for student. She's simply amazing, can we can learn more from her?
I was moved to tears. Goose bumps. I can't wait to learn more.
Excellent TED Talk by our PhD student! So proud of you, Shelley.
You continue to AWW me!! Thank you for your wisdom.
Thank you for this wonderful talk. Well wishes from NZ!
Thank you for sharing your stories Shelley - so powerful!!
Such a powerful message by Shelley.. would love to hear more
I enjoy your messages and how you present them.
Wow, great Tedxtalk Shelley. Very inspiring to hear your story. It is amazing how much you can learn from the children themselves. Like us, they too have a story to tell.
YES YES YES YES! fantastic talk. Thank you!
We must always assume that an individual can be successful despite the varied degrees of communication that is already known for the individual.
This video made me so emotional! ❤
I wish the art, music, and phys ed teachers in my community could see this video. Most of them don't do a blasted thing for the kids in the special ed classes because they don't think they can learn anything.
Just heard her today in Vancouver...WOW WOW WOW!
BRILLIANT AS USUAL!!!
An amazing story! Thanks for sharing this!
Arrasou!!!!
Brilliant. Thank you.
Amazing!
Presumed competence in collaborative working relationships
This is an amazing talk. Thanks Shelly:)
Great Video! Absolutely loved it!
Phenomenal!
omg shes amazing !
I loved the video and talk about what she did with Daniel. I just wondered if Daniel was Deafblind, how did she talk to him? How did he hear her?
Wow wow wow yes yes yes
Daniel was appropriately named.
You know what the name Daniel means?
It means "judge of God."
This is how I would get amazing results with Alzheimer's patients... They're still themselves, but missing a few connections.
Kids like that are locked in their brain and they just look for ways to entertain themselves