Peer Coaching, helping out with disabled kids Options

[angelrevelation]

So, I signed up for Peer coaching. I basically kind of just help out with the disabled kids at my school, who all have some sort of autism. They're taken around on walks, and the higher functioning ones have little tasks to do around the school and such. I hope to gain more experience working and taking care of people, since I want to be a doctor when I grow up.

I'm worried about handling the scolding and everything though. I've never been good with little kids, and these ones are kind of similar to that. Any advice?

I'm not sure if this goes in School or not.

[salcha4u]

Haha I know where you're coming from. I've coached kindergarten to high school and I currently have one special ed kid that's really young and it's hard to be strict. But surprisingly, special ed kids listen more than normal kids if they take it in right. Just scold them, I try to treat them like normal kids (well, with a little more leniency and patience). Don't get too mad easily, and hold your temper because it will be frustrating. Talk in a really stern voice and look them in the eye to let them know that you're serious and in charge. Good luck :)