It Only Takes One Good Teacher

It only takes one good (or bad) teacher to truly affect a child's development. Fortunately, Alex has connected with one of the teachers in his class. Today she told me that she and Alex have a secret hand shake, which she calls a hand hug. They lay their palms flat and (hers against his left hand) and curl their fingers around. Alex uses it when he needs to communicate something to her that he can't verbalize. She uses it when she needs to get his attention and address a behavior. I will try it, or something like it, at home. I was so impressed with this simple idea. She said was very effective this morning. We'll try it. Thank goodness for great teachers.