Thursday 26 October 2006

Work Placement - Session 4

Today was my final session with the pupils from the Communication Disorder Unit.  The pupils were really excited when they found out I would be helping them make hot dogs.

 

Subconsciously they were learning about “logical sequencing”.  For example, the children can dress themselves.  But if you ask them what order they put on their clothes, they would struggle to tell you because of the mental age.

 

Also autistic children do not socialise very well.  They were some ‘groups’ in the class who got on really well, but others preferred to be on their own.

 

The children also learnt important ‘life skills” which they will need later on in life, such as Health and Safety in the Kitchen.  My main job today was to help the children slice the onions and the bread finger rolls.

 

The children really liked the hot dogs!  "Super Chef" Leigh wins again, lol!!  Even though, many did not like onion.

 

I have had a wonderful week with the pupils and staff of the C.D.U.  So I would like to thank all the staff for letting me work there as part of my assignment.  You’ve all been a great help and inspiration to me.

 

Lots of love and hugs,

 

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

But what did they taste like ?your hot dogs lol ....Janxx

Anonymous said...

Leigh I am glad you had such a wonderful time ~ will you be doing this again ~ The Hotdogs sounded nice glad the children enjoyed them ~ Ally
http://journals.aol.co.uk/ally123130585918/Lifewithally

Anonymous said...

I could smell the onions from here LOL!!!! I knew they would be perfect HOT DOGS.Anything you do seems to be that way Leigh .Of course your a winner.They will miss you,the children,also I will miss the entries too about the children.Take care Well done.So happy you have enjoyed your stay.My daughter did the same work in a primary school when she was your age, and she cried her eyes out when she had to finish the assignment.
Astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES

Anonymous said...

It sounds like you have a wonderful time Leigh and a great learning experience for you and the children.

http://journals.aol.co.uk/jeanno43/JeannettesJottings/

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear ewverything went well-- no tears from the onions, I hope? LOL
I'm sure the kids ADORE you, I know I do :)

Morgan
xxxx

Anonymous said...

A job well done "super chef".       Dawn