See the World Through My Eyes
Hey! Remember when I was born? You cuddled me and played with me. You took care of me and laughed with me. And even now, we have great times together. I love being with you.
My arrival has also brought many challenges. At times, it may seem like I'm trying to make you crazy. I'm sorry.
That's not what I want to do. I'm just trying to figure out this world and how to grow up in it. The things you do make sense to you. You understand why you do them. You have a good reason for doing them.
As a child, the things I do make sense to me.
I have reasons for doing them, even though you may not understand them. Unfortunately, I can't always communicate with words the things I want or need.
In some ways I'm similar to most children but in other ways I am different from any other child you know. I'm unique. Just because you understand other children doesn't mean you have me figured out.
It takes a long time to learn all the things an adult is supposed to know.
When I was first born, all I did was eat, fuss, and fill my diaper. In the first years of my life, I am learning many new skills: cooing, smiling, crawling, climbing, walking, talking, playing, sharing--and grabbing, helping, spilling, hugging, phew! So much to learn!
On this page you'll find guides to help us work through some of the challenges we'll face in the months and years ahead.
Will you try to see the world through my eyes? When you do, we will get along better.
Thanks for being kind and patient with me as we learn and grow together.
- Let's Enjoy Life Together [English] [Spanish]
- Take Me and My Cooing Seriously [English] [Spanish]
- I'm Not a Cry Baby, I Just Need Your Help [English] [Spanish]
- Let's Read [English]
- Is it Time for Bed? [English] [Spanish]
- I'm Learning by Exploring [English] [Spanish]
- It's Hard to Say Goodbye [English] [Spanish]
- Hitting is My Way of Asking for Help [English] [Spanish]
- Me and the Potty [English] [Spanish]
- I Said "No!" [English] [Spanish]
- Help Me Be a Healthy Eater [English] [Spanish]
- That's Mine! [English] [Spanish]
- I Want to Do It My Way [English] [Spanish]
- Can We Talk? [English] [Spanish]
- It's Hard for Me to Get Along with Others [English] [Spanish]
- Are You Serious About the Rules You Make? [English] [Spanish]
- Let's Play! [English] [Spanish]
- I'm not Lying, I Promise! [English] [Spanish]
- There's a Monster in My Closet [English] [Spanish]
- Hey! I was watching that! [English] [Spanish]
- Let Me Help [English] [Spanish]
- See the World Through My Eyes - Cover [English] [Spanish]
For printed copies of this publication and more information, please contact your local county Cooperative Extension Service agent.
Resources for Trainers
See the World Through My Eyes evaluation instrument