When she first came to our school, you had to hold her hand, otherwise she would run away, scream, hit and kick others to just about anything. After working with her for a year, the other aides and I helped her learn to use words to communicate and to ask for a break when she became overstimulated, she is now calmer and less violent. I helped deal with a young man who, on occasion, would just wander around the classroom and throw things off the shelves. We had to go to the source of the problem to help him. The only time we intervened was when he attacked another student. Once he calmed down, we would remove him from the situation and then discuss what happened. I enjoy communicating with children on a different level and I desire to continue my work with students with disabilities. To continue working with children, I must obtain at least 60 credit hours. Once I decided to return to school, I chose CCU because it would not compromise my beliefs as a Christian. I also wanted to learn at a pace that I could manage while working and caring for three children. I think continuing to work with students who have emotional and academic concerns, while