Review of Transcending Labels
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Review of Transcending Labels
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Transcending Labels" by Mitch Stevens.]
Mitch Stevens' book Transcending Labels is a beautiful book that blends self-help and educational content. This book explores in great detail the experiences of those who have Down syndrome and offers advice on how to care for them without making them feel any different. The purpose of this book is to educate and enlighten the reader so they may see past people's limitations and assist them in adjusting to society.
How do we look past the seeming limits of people with special needs in our daily lives? is the primary goal of the author's work. I gained a thorough understanding of how to interact with and respect individuals with special needs by reading this book. Because the author writes from his own point of view, we are able to hear his voice and learn from his experiences dealing with adults and students with disabilities. He conducted interviews with parents, people with disabilities themselves, and special education instructors. I immediately think of Cindy Gajus, a teacher who specializes in overcoming obstacles, whether they arise in the classroom or in an individual's post-educational life. Like everyone else, she began modestly, making as little of an influence as possible on the lives of those with special needs, then scaling up when the time was right. She was also a huge asset to the Chillin Chums, a special needs organization. I thought it was fantastic that she was able to assist the people there in such a significant way. Additionally, she believed that parents should be involved in all major decisions pertaining to their ward. For example, when a child expressed a desire to sit on Santa's lap and continued to believe in him, she talked with the parent about what could be done and whether or not the parent would take the initiative to inform their ward that Santa isn't real without demoralizing them. I think she did a very admirable job there, and it was quite nice.
This book covered a few tactics that may be implemented in the real world to assist people with special needs; one such tactic is the idea of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). When creating an IEP, it is important to consider each person's strengths, limitations, and current cognitive and social development before coming up with a suitable plan. The author also did a fantastic job of describing the appropriate course of action for family members to take in the event that a sibling has Down syndrome. He also included personal accounts from people who have dealt with similar situations, such as Robert and his elder brothers. I was quite touched by the way the family received the news and handled Robert, especially Tim. I could talk for hours about this book since reading it and learning how to assist those with special needs was such a pleasant experience. I now know exactly how to interact with and show love to someone who has special needs after reading this. This was a really engaging book by the author that had me captivated from beginning to end—something that is uncommon in most books these days. The experiences and tales of every participant in this book truly piqued my interest.
Nothing in this book bothers me. There were no obvious mistakes in this book that I noticed while reading it. I give this book five out of five stars overall. A nice blend of educational and self-help pieces, it was an enjoyable read. For individuals who want to learn more about the handicapped population, this book is a great resource.
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Transcending Labels
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Mitch Stevens' book Transcending Labels is a beautiful book that blends self-help and educational content. This book explores in great detail the experiences of those who have Down syndrome and offers advice on how to care for them without making them feel any different. The purpose of this book is to educate and enlighten the reader so they may see past people's limitations and assist them in adjusting to society.
How do we look past the seeming limits of people with special needs in our daily lives? is the primary goal of the author's work. I gained a thorough understanding of how to interact with and respect individuals with special needs by reading this book. Because the author writes from his own point of view, we are able to hear his voice and learn from his experiences dealing with adults and students with disabilities. He conducted interviews with parents, people with disabilities themselves, and special education instructors. I immediately think of Cindy Gajus, a teacher who specializes in overcoming obstacles, whether they arise in the classroom or in an individual's post-educational life. Like everyone else, she began modestly, making as little of an influence as possible on the lives of those with special needs, then scaling up when the time was right. She was also a huge asset to the Chillin Chums, a special needs organization. I thought it was fantastic that she was able to assist the people there in such a significant way. Additionally, she believed that parents should be involved in all major decisions pertaining to their ward. For example, when a child expressed a desire to sit on Santa's lap and continued to believe in him, she talked with the parent about what could be done and whether or not the parent would take the initiative to inform their ward that Santa isn't real without demoralizing them. I think she did a very admirable job there, and it was quite nice.
This book covered a few tactics that may be implemented in the real world to assist people with special needs; one such tactic is the idea of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). When creating an IEP, it is important to consider each person's strengths, limitations, and current cognitive and social development before coming up with a suitable plan. The author also did a fantastic job of describing the appropriate course of action for family members to take in the event that a sibling has Down syndrome. He also included personal accounts from people who have dealt with similar situations, such as Robert and his elder brothers. I was quite touched by the way the family received the news and handled Robert, especially Tim. I could talk for hours about this book since reading it and learning how to assist those with special needs was such a pleasant experience. I now know exactly how to interact with and show love to someone who has special needs after reading this. This was a really engaging book by the author that had me captivated from beginning to end—something that is uncommon in most books these days. The experiences and tales of every participant in this book truly piqued my interest.
Nothing in this book bothers me. There were no obvious mistakes in this book that I noticed while reading it. I give this book five out of five stars overall. A nice blend of educational and self-help pieces, it was an enjoyable read. For individuals who want to learn more about the handicapped population, this book is a great resource.
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Transcending Labels
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