Today we aided the special ed class for the period. This was the first experience for me to help someone that is mentally disabled. While they where introducing themselves, I could see that some of the were more developed than others. Although some were more developed, it was great to see them trying to learn and participating.
In class, we helped them bake cinnamon rolls. I did not have much of a role while we were helping them, so i stood there and watched the table we were in charge of helping. Although i didn't do much, watching the mentally disabled students measure amounts of ingredients, mixing, and other actions showed me that they were able to be more independent than I thought they were able to be. This experience has changed the way I view the mentally disabled.