Our Dreams for Hawken

1. For him to be accepted and encouraged to be who he was created to be.
2. For him to have friends.

3. For him to contribute

meaningfully to his world.

4. For him to grow intellectually and spiritually.

Our Hopes for His Education

1. Interaction with peers.
2. Real involvement in class.
3. Assistance when needed.
4. Real involvement in

music class.

5. For all to see him as an

equal to his peers.

6. Encouragement from

teachers and staff.

Hawk’s weaknesses

1. Hard to understand.
2. Needs assistance with almost everything.
3. Unable to communicate effectively.

What We Don’t Want to Happen at School

1. Hawken sitting alone staring off into space.
2. Hawken being pushed around in his chair like a piece of furniture.
3. Hawken treated like something other than what he is – a kindergarten student who wants to go to school.

Hawk’s Strengths

1. Loving Family.
2. Very happy and content.
3. Healthy.
4. Intelligent.
5. Sense of humor.
6. Knows he will one day walk.
7. Wants to be in school.