Front of the class

I watched a movie tonight that gave me hope. The movie is about a young man who goes to school and becomes a teacher. The difference between him and other students is he has Tourette syndrome. He applied for many teaching jobs. He eventually gets one. The kids love him and he even helps one little boy to think differently about reading.

This movie gives me hope because I have a son who is considered mentally retarded. To look at him and talk to him you would never know it. He has a very hard time with writing. He is doing better in math and reading. His social skills are normal for his age and his physical skills are normal. He is nine years old, will be ten in February. He does not have much in the way of common sense. He struggles at the day to day tasks. He has to be reminded to change his clothes in the morning. (he likes to sleep in his clothes). He becomes easily frustrated when he can't get something right, like folding a shirt.

He told our dentist that he wanted to be a PE teacher when he grew up. My husband was thrilled that is what he wanted to do. After Watching the movie I realized that deep down my son would be able to continue his education and with hard work, Dakota can achieve his goal. If he wants to be a teacher, then I will help along the way. My sweet child