Episode 12

This episode, I interviewed one of my favorite parents that I had the pleasure to meet while taking care of her great daughter in the group home setting. Mrs. Wald is a huge advocate for the disability community and very involved in her daughter's life. Her daughter is intelligent, caring, and could be a comedian as a side job. She has Cry The Cat Syndrome with some characteristics of autism. Cry The Cat Syndrome is a chromosomal condition that results in a missing piece of the chromosome 5. Some characteristics are a distinctive cry, small size head, and some show signs of intellectual disability, speech delays, and behavioral issues. 

Mrs. Wald’s story of one of her interactions with her daughter is heart-warming. Her daughter has never had a sibling, so why not have a dog instead. Her daughter always has a list of names, and is always wanting to learn new names, but the story behind the names she chose for her dog siblings is outstanding. This story put a smile on my face! 

It's parents like Mrs. Wald who help me be a better educator to our disability community, and be more present in my own life. 

Keep a lookout for more stories to come!