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It’s not easy, but it’s worth

XYA Graduation Day 2025.

Congratulations on your 5th year of service in Special Needs Education, my leaders and senior teachers in XYA 🥹

Truly, XYA is one of the few workplaces where academic achievement comes second, while HEART & PASSION become the top priority in nurturing every student with special needs.

Thank you for being such a wonderful leader to us, Ms. Lee. I still remember how you accepted me as I was from the very beginning and continued nurturing us - even during moments when we almost gave up in this field. Because of that, Special Needs Education now holds a very special place in my heart, inspiring me to explore deeper into psychology and education.

Thank you as well to all the senior teachers for your patience, guidance, and support throughout this journey. Parents may never fully see the struggles behind the scenes because we rarely complain in front of them. Yet every day, you all work tirelessly to ensure each child receives the best possible outcome.

I am truly proud to witness how all of you continue choosing passion, service, and growth for students with special needs - even through “berbaldi-baldi air mata.” Despite the exhaustion and challenges, you still stand strong, gather the team together, and continue moving forward as one every single time.

Thank you for reminding us what genuine education truly means 🤍

Special Needs Education Journey ❤️

Celebrating Kaamatan’s day 2026 before school holiday break 🤗

XYA team ❤️

In Tønsberg at Norsk Nettverk for forskning om funksjonshemning, nondr.no presenting some results related to my new education on societal view on (dis)abilities :D

Conference day!

He struggles with autism symptoms.  
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I walk the journey since his second week in our school.  At that time,  he is 7 years old.  
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The most highlight symptoms that are hard for him to control are;  
1) Hyperactivity - he use to walk around and is not able to sit still within 3 minutes - he needs stimulation for him to feel relaxed 
2) Verbal stimming/hand flipping 
3) Easily annoyed,  meltdown & tantrum 
4) Sensory seeker 
5) Speech delay
6) Lack of eye contact 
7) Lack of expression - social interest 
8) Behavior issue 
9) Prefer to isolate/play alone/withdrawn 
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The amazing journey with him is I learned to be very patient and use gentleness when dealing with him 
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He's one of the most challenging students I ever deal with and it's taken 1 year + to understand his needs and to gain his trust 🥺
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Now he is 8 years old,  
It is blessing moment when I get the feedback from his parents, he is now getting better and improving 😭
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He now able to express the feeling through hugs,  kissing cheeks, and the will to join with other students,  able to sit still more than 5 minutes or more (finish 1 task), his behavior issue reduces,  able to control his tantrum and know how to cool down when meltdown, using body language to communicate. 
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The most amazing development feel so proud of him when he can socialize with others and engage with other friends & teachers.
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I know it needs consistency and keep dedicated to helping him grow... Let's do it until you are able to be independent by yourself and less assist needed ❤️
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#specialneedsteacher
#psychologist
#autism

So proud of him,

3 years 💞 
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Special Needs Teacher & Psychologist 💞

I love them 🥰

Been working with them almost

After experiencing challenges of many types of difficulties in helping community, 

I'm end up drawn to serve and work with children who struggles with cognitive and behavioral disabilities and support their family to be there for their child development. 

Still new to this journey (1 years 8 month), 

and the journey with special needs children, 
teach me to communicate with them using body language & without using words (they can't even speak a words). 

Assertiveness with genuine gentle heart, 

Genuine eye contact & voice intonation, 

is most crucial skill to build bonding and they will listen to your words.. 

When we have their trust, they became a very good student 🥺😭 they even help you to do your things.. until done. 



#specialneeds 
#gentleteacher
#truestory

It need BIG HEART for #specialchildren ❤️

Although a career as a special educator has its difficult moments, there is a deep sense of fulfillment as you recognize the impact of your teaching on students in need. 

Whether it’s the satisfaction of helping a student give a presentation or encouraging them to try something new, it’s the small achievements along the way that add up to huge successes in the end.

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That boy smiling when look into his eyes while singing.. 

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Even with their own uniqueness, 

But when you have calm and good vibes, 

they listen to you and try to sit still (some of them actually hyperactive)... or even respond us (some of them are passive).. 

Learning energy is beneficial in helping them soothing their energy ❤️ 

#fulfillment

When your Career is your Passion 🥺

Even they're innocent,  
To gain their trust is a journey..
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It's a very unique journey which each of the children take out part of me which I need to discover more.. 
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" Sometimes even the greatest joys bring challenge, and children with special needs inspire a very, very special love.” – Sarah Palin

#specialneeds
#journey 
#1year5month

To build trust and rapport to each child,

I will back soon, next year ! ☺️

#childrenwithspecialneeds
#xya

Last playgroup, 2024

Any of here who are 

A Special Needs teacher who teach students from 3 years old - 18 years old 

I would learn from you which ever country you are from..

Special Needs Teacher

My Ikigai 🌻

Back again with serving special needs kids ❤️

It’s been awhile 🥰

Not even interested in taking photo/video 😂 only last 2 second.. 

Definitely miss all my students and the teachers. 
I will be strong for all the process before,during and after.. and continue working together with you all soon 🥰 

“See you all next year!” 

#specialneedsteacher

“See you next year !”

To help them grow into what they are meant to be, 
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She struggles with ADHD symptoms 
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And we won't give up on her
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And it takes a special teacher to see their potential
And help them to walk on their journey. 

#behaviormodification
#specialneedsteacher

It takes optimism & efforts,

Sometimes I wonder, 

Why am I choosing them even though I can find other work that is easier, relaxed, and suit my physical capabilities? 

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It's the soul's work. 
It's the intuition urges. 
It's life purpose path. 
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Dealing with special needs children is more than words... 

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"You can only make a difference by being different."
-  Rick Warren

Always back for some strength ❤️

It might be a simple and small achievement for some people, but for us as a psychologist and special needs teachers, 

Every slight improvement or achievement is significant and worth celebrating 🤍 
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He struggles with autism symptoms, specifically hyperactivity, sitting tolerance, task tolerance, hand-eye coordination, sensory issues, difficulty regulating emotions, and difficulty in maintaining a calm state. 
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After one year of effort, he was finally able to maintain a calm state, sit still for a longer time, and get tasks finished as needed. 
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In the first six months of teaching him, he didn't want to get involved and refused to do any table tasks. He usually will walk around and stimming or meltdown/tantrum.
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Patience, dedication, assertiveness, and consistency are the key. I can't give up on him. Like every week,  I'll say to him, 'It's  okay, we'll gonna try again next week ya' 
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After six months ++, he learned to tolerate it slowly. He engages and participates in simple tasks of pre-writing. 
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Now, he fully participates in pre-writing activities while maintaining calm and finishing the task 🥺 
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The journey begins... Proud of you Kimi 🤍🥺

#specialneeds
#progress 
#keepitup
#proudofyou

You made it, proud of you ✨

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“A dedicated teacher is someone who is passionate in whatever they are doing, whether that is teaching or leading extra-curricular activities, for example, has a healthy work-life balance, is willing to go the extra mile for their students and is resilient,” - Khalifa Affnan, winner of the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award 2022
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I agree 
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#specialneedseducation
#dedication 
#enthusiastic

Dedication is a key,

Special Education Teacher because multi tasking ninja isn't an official job title 🧚

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Just because they can't EXPRESS IT does not mean they aren't listening, thinking, feeling or understanding it. 

Assume they can and help them to tell you in whatever way they can manage 🤍

#specialneedseducator

It's SHIFT time 🤍♥️🕊️

Demostrate special needs teaching approach to Collage @ Diploma students 

#teachers
#psychologist

I love sharing 😊

Missing them 😌

Looking forward to growing with them 🤍

#psychologist 
#counselor 
#specialneedsteacher
#childandfamilypsychology
#counselingpsychology

Xi Yuan Child Center Development 🤍

“It shouldn’t matter how slowly a child learns. 
What matters is that we encourage them never to stop trying.”
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I might have given up working with you guys 2 year ago, but I choose to be strong and keep the momentum be part of you because your presence teaches me about unconditional love 💕 

#specialneeds

End up Inspiring me ❤️

Fall in ♥️ with this field 🕊️

Is one of the ways to report and discuss a child's progress at school and also to find solutions regards to their behavioral problems or academic
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This is a journey that build-up and boost my confidence to talk, and I learned to share my opinions with parents and gain their trust for their child's development
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In the  special needs field, sharp observation of each child's development or changes is crucial, 
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A little improvement counted as positive progress, 
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Or if the child's behavior needs modification, 
We need to look back at the starting point of the behavior, the triggers, and how we both together to help the child improve in the better way
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Thank you for this journey which enhances my counseling profession and also as a psychologist
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This is a work field I'm grateful for God's plan and alignment with my life purpose ❤️

#specialneeds
#consultation
#parentteacherconference

Parent-Teacher Conference,

He's 7 years old student and struggles with speech delay, GDD symptoms and behavior issues.
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We about to do activity outdoor and he took my slipper (he might be not even know it😅) and it an opportunity to experiment for me to understand him better. 
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I decided to approach him in different way where I put myself in his position and the way he's thinking in order to exchange our slippers. Wow, it work! New skills gain 🤪😍🥰

#specialneedsteacher 
#itworks
#criticalthinkingskills 
#enjoyyourprofession

I experiment it and it work !

And meltdown.  
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She is 7 years old and has been 1 month in Pre Academic Class with us :) 
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Since she is part of our class,  
It's another task of the teacher to 
understand her needs and what things trigger her meltdowns and tantrums, and how we can tackle her for learning. 
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Undeniable,  
She's one of the most challenged special children that is being entrusted to our class to manage her behavior and learning. 
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Through 2 month's journey with her 
teach me to be more patience and find more alternatives to how to approach her sensitivity to sound, songs, stubbornness, and easily meltdowns/tantrums. 
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I'm still learning to understand her and on my way to tackling her behavior at the same time build rapport with her :)  
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Well,  it may take time to gain her trust but I always believe...  We will be best friends soon with a lot of patience and trust her that she will make it 😊
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This what strengthen me to stay with them..  Their uniqueness :) 

#specialneeds
#2023
#7yearsold

She overwhelmed with her surrounding,

Some of our team 💪🏻 keep growing ! 
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#specialneedsteacher
#teachers
#xya

"Welcome to our new center !"

to support kids who struggles with academic and behavior issue ; 

Remember : 

Encouragement, kindness and patience ❤️

- Wasserman, L. 
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#specialneedschildren
#teacherjourney
#pyschologistjourney

Always back to the basic : encouragement, kindness and patience ❤️

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