Autism

More than 3 years experience

I Worked with a child with autism, Tomisin who had difficulty with verbal communication. It was my first day in the office for my internship. I was walking down the hallway, There in a doorway, I saw a boy who was no more than 5 years old. His therapist, holding him gently by the hand, encouraged him to wave and say, “Hi.” And so he looked at me, and with a spark of confidence, waved timidly. With additional prompting, he was eventually able to squeak out the word “Hi” before bolting into the classroom, eager to escape the interaction. I later learned that Tomisin had been non-verbal until the previous month, and that his “Hi” represented great progress.

I learned that there is a range of difficulties in children with autism, and this is why it’s referred to as autism spectrum. While some may, in fact, have diminished intellectual capacities, others are quite bright, having deficiencies in communication, coordination, regulating emotions, understanding the intentions of others, or simply appreciating what social behaviors are appropriate for specific situations. It can certainly be complex, but the therapists I worked with understood the particular problems of each child, and created a customized learning plan for each individual.

Kemi also teaches:

Handwriting Improvement, Basic Sciences, Basic Mathematics, Literacy & Numeracy, English Language

Levels taught: Nursery, Primary, Jss and Sss

Teaching Curriculum: Nigerian, British

For me it's about teaching life skill, The British Curriculum gives students the opportunity to apply all they have been taught to real-life situations. The Montessori teaching enables the child learn how to read quicker and faster using the sounds.

Lessons hold at a neutral location

When you book lessons, they'll be delivered at your home or anywhere else you both agree - whichever works best for you.