Gillis Stories - Dustin's Story
Dustin was a boy with developmental disabilities and
behavioral challenges who didn’t like school. He tried
every excuse to miss school and as a result of his
determination was absent and frequently tardy and was
finally referred to Gillis.
During a life-skills class at Gillis last fall Dustin
decided that his teacher “needed a surprise.” In
classroom conversations he had learned that his teacher
liked pumpkin pie, but that her husband didn’t, so she
rarely made it at home.
Dustin enlisted the help of three classmates and swore
them to secrecy. During their next life skills class the
four students baked their teacher a pumpkin pie that she
could “either share or eat by herself.” Of course, the
teacher was touched by their kindness and generosity and
chose to share with the class.
Since the day of the pumpkin pie Dustin has been in
class each day and he has even been on time!
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Jason was eleven years old when he and his mother first arrived at Gillis. For them the road had been a difficult one. Jason first began seeking therapy when he was diagnosed as hyperactive, manic-depressive, learning disable, and socially maladjusted.
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