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Best Buddies?
Hey, i'm a freshmen, and i'm looking to join in the best buddies program. i'm just wondering if theres anyone out there who've done this program before, and if its any good, if you have any tips on it because i've never worked with kids with intellectual disabilties before. i'm really excited about it, but i'm also kind of nervous. Any tips?
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well i don't know much about the program, but i just wanted to say thanks for doing such a great cause. they have it at my school and lots of people take part in it and enjoyed it. thanks once again. i know what it's like because my brother has learning disabilities...
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When I was a freshman, I was in a program very simalar to yours. Mine was called S.T.A.N.D. (Students taking a new direction) Anyways, we worked with children who had mental disabilities, and children who had trouble learning, the best thing you can do is always smile, and be understaning. They're not like you, do you just have to be kind and smile and just be very joyus and happy. They love it when you compliment them "Your shirt is SO cute!!" "Going trick-or-treating?" "Awww! You look so cute today!" You know what I mean? Just be understanding of there situation and make sure, facial expressions are key, if you walk in the room and get a susprised look on your face, they're not going to feel very well about themselves.
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Go ahead and join! You'll have tons of fun. You'd be surprised how much those little kids who have so many problems can actually help you. It will brighten up your day just to see those kids smile. And don;t be nervous. They are people just like us.
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My friend does it and she actually thinks its a good way of communicating with people with different problems and kinda makes you stop and think about all the kids being picked on. I think it would be really awsome if you did soemthing like that you must be really caring...Good Job Hope it goes well...*Stephanie*
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