The scene: Two intellectually challenged adults, one man and one woman, are on an outing with another adult who seems to be a care worker of some kind. They are enjoying a lunch at the Golden Arches while Kieran and I dine nearby. The chaperone leaves the table for a minute and in his absence this dialogue takes place…
Intellectually Challenged Man: *BUUUUUURRRRP!!!*
Blind and Intellectually Challenged Woman: What do you say Richard?
Man: …
Man: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Woman: -no! That’s not-
Man: *BURRRRP!!!*…HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Scene repeats several times.
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That’s got to be one of the most rewarding things about working with disabled people. The lack of inhibition can result in some hilarious situations. I’ve been snickering about it all day and next time I feel the need to belch I’m totally going to shout “HAPPY NEW YEAR!”.
October 10th, 2009 at 9:22 am
This was one of my favorite parts of being a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Also, I’ve been trying to teach my 2 year old daughter what to say after she burps and she always says, “BURRRRP!” after she’s burped. Not exactly what I was going for.
October 11th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
I love it
Happy New Year!
October 13th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Reading your blog always makes me miss you. I can’t wait to see you soon hopefully!!!