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Originally Posted by DragonYoga
Mr. Holland's Opus made my mother cry because she could identify so much with what was happening.
How old is your son now, Jillio?  I'm so glad you stopped & backed up to rethink the decision. Your son will always be grateful. I know I still am.
My mom told me last semester that they tried the AV approach - I couldn't believe it. That would have NEVER worked with me, not with my profound to severe loss. I'm so glad they stopped!
She said the first sign book she bought was the Sesame Street sign language book with Linda Bove. |
My son is now 22, and I also cried my way through Mr. Holland's Opus for the same reason. I still remember the first time my son saw Linda Bove on Sesame Street! He jumped up and down signing "Deaf...same me!" I also purchased that book, along with several children's books in sign from Gallaudet.
It would seem that we have very common backgrounds.
