The Budding Empathetic
Working with children “diagnosed” with ADD/ADHD rewards me almost unimaginably. An eight-year-old isolated, from birth until adoption rescue, is in my communication channel. Having studied Elizabeth Hurlock’s pioneering work, I asked my protégé to draw a picture. No other instructions, for this child, came forth.
The picture is what she made and gave me. I wanted to confirm that it was a window. She wanted me to see her world the way that she did. The picture is/was an invitation. The letter, "S" is done in reddish pink. Her pedantic nature will not allow a different description.
She wants to be a paleontologist. How I wish all readers could have seen her face when I described finding arrowheads and spearheads with my brother as a child.
She is an immensely gifted child, despite almost everyone trying to fit her into horrid educational models. Her best strength is empathy.
The world is just waiting for her.
That's totally awesome, @aedroberts ! I am so happy for this girl and for you. I'm reminded of what this girl's adopted mother had to say: "VERY impressed with your assessment. Far more after one meeting with you than we ever received from 6 months of counselors." Keep up the great work, humbly accepting your gifts from God with gratitude!
Thanks; the excitement and joy of knowing the Masterpieces given to this world by God stun me.
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