Handicapped

Before my internship, I did not have much experience working with anyone that was handicapped. One of the girls at the daycare is blind in one eye. The first few times that she was there on the same days that I was, she cried a lot. She was unsure of many of her surroundings and was often uncomfortable playing with the other children. It seemed to me as though her balance was off as a result of only being able to see with one eye. She didn’t walk as well as many of the other children her age. Wanting to help her, I tried to spend time playing with her and making her more comfortable. If she was sitting in my lap, she seemed to feel more secure and would calm down. I found that she liked the game “peek-a-boo,” and she would often laugh when I played it with her. Over time, she seems to have gained confidence, plays more with the others, and walks better. Now she often gives me hugs and kisses. Through the short relationship that we have had, I hope that I have been able to help her.