Childhood Special Education -- Task Term Paper

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Because the coffee was still quite hot, I was afraid of burning myself. I left my coffee up on the kitchen counter rather than holding it in my hand, and I again spilled some coffee on the counter, where before I had spilled the grains. Of the already-weak cup of coffee, I lost a great deal of the hard-won beverage to 'spillage' and less than I like ended up in my cup. I felt relieved that I did not spill any coffee on my clothing, as this would have required that I remove a stain from the cloth with a nondominant hand, hardly an easy feat!

The additional 'spillage' factor was an important illustration of why children with special needs who are coping with new tasks that are difficult for them seem clumsy, and can often frustrate adults with the 'mess' they make. The mess is not necessarily the result of greater carelessness, or a disregard for the personal property of others, rather it can simply be a problem with physically coping with some of the child's limitations and learning something that is new. Also, I specifically selected a task in the morning that I perform when I am tired, and in need of my usual caffeine stimulation.

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This made the inability to get my desired 'fix' all the more frustrating. It also showed how emotional factors, such as when a task is being learned, and the additional stressors and challenges of the environment can add obstacles to the learning process. This is something that educators may wish to be mindful of, when selecting new tasks for a special needs child to learn. While I would not say that I was 'embarrassed' at the difficulty of performing the task, I would say that the inability to proceed smoothly in the morning, and obtain a cup of coffee of the desired amount and strength was extremely frustrating, and a small letdown at the beginning of my day. I felt quite cranky afterwards......

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