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Bullying and the Special Needs Student INSPIRATIONS A Snapshot of Our Special Needs Community Spring 2010 Vol.2 No. 2 Bullying and the special needs student By Lori Rubin Bullies look for signs of weakness in their “victims” that could involve social status, hen Christopher’s family moved size, socio-economic status, ethnicity, or to a larger house in a new neigh- special needs. It is important for the adults bourhood, he had to change in these children’s lives to be on the lookout W for the kinds of symptoms that Christopher schools in the middle of Grade 4. For many children, changing schools in the middle of was experiencing. There is nothing that can the academic year, can present some anxi- be done to “cure” his Tourette’s Syndrome, ety with respect to new adjustments and but educating and sensitizing the peers in navigating an unfamiliar social world. But his new school about this disorder, would for children with special needs, the level of help them to understand what Christopher anxiety can often increase dramatically. lives with every day. This, in turn, could greatly diminish the instances of bullying Two years ago, Christopher was diagnosed directed at him. with Tourette’s Syndrome, a disorder char- acterized by involuntary tics, vocalizations, Bullying can have a devastating, lifelong ef- and other associated learning challenges. fect on its victims. This can include depres- Although controlled somewhat by medica- sion, refusal to go to school or even leave tion, Christopher’s facial and verbal tics are the house, and in the extreme, thoughts of still apparent, especially during periods of (Continued on page 2) stress. Christopher was feeling very anxious about going to a new school and as a result, his symptoms became more pronounced. Jay Jones-Doyle, who has cerebral palsy, is seen here with students from Willingdon Elementary School. He spoke recently at Willingdon, which is his former school. Read Doyle’s compelling story on page 4. INSIDE After the first few days of school, Christo- pher woke up every morning with different she picked up the phone to call the princi- watched or laughed are referred to as “by- Stopping assault Page 3 excuses as to why he could not go to school pal, Christopher begged his mother not to standers,” and through their inaction, often call and divulged to her that he was being send the message to the bully that what he on that day. “I have a terrible headache!”; Schiavi’s true vision Page 5 “The teacher is giving a math test today bullied. He explained (in tears) that a small is doing is okay. Christopher did not have group of boys, mostly lead by one “mean” the confidence to speak out against this in- and we didn’t cover that material in my old CEGEP study Page 6 school!”; “I twisted my ankle in gym yester- boy, taunted and teased him, called him justice, or to inform the authorities in the day playing dodge ball and it hurts when I “Ticky” in front of the other kids, and imi- school (or even his own parents) of his or- Work-Study program Page 8 walk!” Each day, Christopher’s mother co- tated him whenever the teachers or lunch deal. So he continued to suffer in silence erced him into going to school, although she monitors weren’t looking, especially on the until his mother discovered the truth. RAPID progress Page 9 did agree to drive him as he absolutely re- school bus. He added that some of the girls fused to take the school bus. By week three, and the quieter students in the class would It is important to note that not every con- Lazylegz exclusive Page 11 there was no improvement in Christopher’s stand by and giggle as the bullies made fun flict on the playground, nor every act of attitude and it was getting harder and harder of him. aggression, teasing or social exclusion, is The Steven Fletcher story Pages 12 & 13 for his mother to force him to go to school. a true representation of bullying. Bullying One day, he came home from school with Christopher was a victim of bullying. is a repeated pattern of behaviour that usu- Adapted Travel Pages 14 & 15 the pocket on his jacket torn and the money The boys and girls that stood around and ally involves intimidation of another person. he brought for the book fair missing. When www.emsb.qc.ca/inspirations INSPIRATIONS - Spring 2010 2 Inspirational Notes By Mike Cohen based in Montreal and Toronto, is changing this reality. The unique formula unites teen volunteers with special children in a friend- n order to continue Canada’s leadership ship that deeply enriches both lives. Through in paralympic sport, the Foundation for a wide range of innovative programs and the Canadian Paralympic Committee I activities, the two share fun. Children with (CPC) has been created to ensure ongoing special needs experience the joy of friend- success for our Canadian Paralympic Team. ship. Teenagers become empowered as their character grows through volunteering and Record breaking performances by Cana- parents enjoy the regular respite they need dian Paralympians included: Colette Bour- to recharge. Together, they form a very spe- gonje, who won the first-ever Paralympic cial circle of friendship. I recently got a tour winter medal on Canadian soil; Lauren of the organization’s beautiful new Mon- Woolstencroft, who swept the podium in treal headquarters, a former synagogue at Para-Alpine skiing, winning gold in all five the corner of Lavoie and Bourret. It is spa- disciplines; the McKeever brothers’ victory cious and modern with all kinds of activity in the 20-km cross-country ski race to take rooms. The best is yet to come as the $8 Canada’s first gold at a home Games; and, million fundraising campaign will include Canada’s second Paralympic gold in a row the creation of Life Town, which will help in wheelchair curling. These wins, and the youngsters develop important life skills. performances of the entire 2010 Canadian Paralympic Team, captured the attention of ROUND TABLE: The Centre of Excel- the media and public across Canada, and lence for Speech and Language Develop- have inspired a generation of Canadians ment, coordinated by speech-language pa- with a disability to get involved in sports. thologist Carol Jazzar, recently hosted a full-day workshop and round table discus- “Our goals for these Games were recogni- sion exclusively for speech-language pa- tion, recruitment and investment, and we thologists working in English school boards achieved all of those,” said CPC chief exec- throughout Quebec. Caroline Erdos from utive officer, Henry Storgaard. “Thanks to the Montreal Children’s Hospital gave a the incredible performances of our athletes, presention on reading assessment and inter- and the unprecedented media and television Canadian Paralaympic goalie Benoit St-Amand and Olympic torchbearer Dr. Michel Elie visit a vention for the speech-language patholo- class at the Mackay Centre School. gist. coverage, public response to these Games slide show on athletes and different sports has shown there is an interest in Paralym- from the Centre’s Rehabilitation team. An Advertising pic sports. Our goal now is to work with our actual Olympic torch bearer, Dr. Michel Bullying members, athletes, government and spon- Elie, was on hand to meet up with a group opportunities sors to keep the interest alive for the benefit from Mackay carrying their own cauldrons. (Continued from page 1) of our paralympic athletes, as well as all Ca- All students exited the gymnasium singing nadians with a disability.” the Olympic theme song “I Believe.” Later, suicide. Bullies need to get the clear, Inspirations welcomes your Paralyampic athlete Benoît St-Amand was consistent message that their actions advertisements. By doing so, The start of Canada’s first Paralympic Win- on hand to visit classrooms. He is a goalie will not be tolerated nor will they go un- businesses and individuals will ter Games was boosted by the announce- for the Canadian sledge hockey team. Stu- punished. Children with special needs, not only support the important ment of $10 million in funding to the CPC dents asked him many questions about the more often than not, require the imme- service we believe we are by the federal government. It ended with sport. He explained how he suffered from diate and ongoing intervention and sup- providing, but you will also long term Canadian Paralympic Team spon- bone cancer as a teenager and had to have port from school personnel and family reach potential clientele. sor Pfizer announcing its intention to extend one of his legs amputated below the knee. members, not only to prevent them from its 14-year sponsorship for another five Eight years later he began playing sledge living in fear , but also to provide them Email us at years, when its current agreement runs out hockey. St-Amand was a member of the with the tools and teach them the skills [email protected], after the London 2012 Paralympic Games. 2006 Canadian Paralympic gold medal win- that they need to find their voice and ning team in Turin, Italy. He brought the make themselves heard. Every child call 514-483-7200 ext. 7245 MACKAY OLYMPICS: The Mackay medal along to show the students and even deserves a safe, healthy school environ- or go online at suited up in his goalie uniform and let some ment, and we all need to contribute to www.emsb.qc.ca/inspirations Centre School in N.D.G., which educates children with motor, speech or sensorial students take shots on him.
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