Most Exceptional ME

today is a great way to remind your child they are exceptional!!

we love teaching more precise feeling words and adjectives to increase a child’s vocabulary.

the way i’ve been explaining “exceptional” is something that is very special and one of a kind! 🌈 💜

what makes your child exceptional?

Calling all educators 👋✨
As you get to know your students, take note of those students who may more silently struggle with socio-emotional wellbeing and regulation.

Not every child who struggles to manage their emotions is able to verbalize what they’re feeling or even show it in ways that are easy to see.

Socio-emotional distress can look like having their head down, isolating themselves from others, talking less, avoiding activities, or making negative comments about themselves.

You can support your students by simply joining them in their space, acknowledging their frustration, and validating their uncomfortable feelings.

For example, “I see you stopped reading your book and your head is down. Reading can be really hard and frustrating. I wonder if you’re feeling upset.”

By taking the time to get to know the little signs that your students are experiencing emotional distress, you can help before these emotions become too overwhelming and potentially ruin a child’s day.

Hi everyone! 👋🏻

My name is Tiffany and I am one of the co-authors of Most Exceptional ME.

I received my BA in Behavioral Science from Cal Poly Pomona. After I graduated, I worked as a behavior therapist with children on the autism spectrum in both, school and home settings. It was during this experience that I was introduced to and fell in love with speech therapy. I then completed a post-baccalaureate program in Communicative Disorders from Cal State Fullerton and continued on to receive my MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Chapman University. During my time at Chapman, I had the invaluable opportunity to travel to the Philippines to work with teens who are nonverbal and help them communicate using pictures, signs, gestures, and written words. This was one of the most remarkable experiences that reiterated my every desire to make a difference.

Upon graduating, I worked at a few elementary schools (K- 5th) within Santa Ana Unified School District. The bulk of my caseload consisted of students with mild to moderate disabilities. While I did address articulation (speech) needs, my experience was heavily language based (receptive, expressive, and social). After about a year in the schools, I was blessed with my beautiful son, Laith.

I later went on to work in a private practice setting where I helped individuals ranging from 1 year to 80 years of age. However, I primarily treated littles under three through early intervention practices. A few years later I was then again, blessed with my sweet little girl, Summer.

Currently, I am a full-time mommy making the most of my time with two toddlers during a pandemic. While it has been challenging, having the opportunity to slow things down and be present was exactly what I needed. ❤️

Calling all educators 👋✨
As you get to know your students, take note of those students who may more silently struggle with socio-emotional wellbeing and regulation.

Not every child who struggles to manage their emotions is able to verbalize what they’re feeling or even show it in ways that are easy to see.

Socio-emotional distress can look like having their head down, isolating themselves from others, talking less, avoiding activities, or making negative comments about themselves.

You can support your students by simply joining them in their space, acknowledging their frustration, and validating their uncomfortable feelings.

For example, “I see you stopped reading your book and your head is down. Reading can be really hard and frustrating. I wonder if you’re feeling upset.”

By taking the time to get to know the little signs that your students are experiencing emotional distress, you can help before these emotions become too overwhelming and potentially ruin a child’s day.

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