A Special Kind of Different
- Reads 59
- Votes 3
- Parts 1
Ongoing<5 mins
Last published Tue, May 29, 2018
When Emma lands a teaching job in the special needs industry, the last she'd expect is the near-zero work-life balance adding onto the horrendously low pay. Sure the kids are overly adorable, and that cute introverted teacher Joseph- who also happens to be seven years older than her- are incentives to coming to work in an ungodly hour. Those sweet genuine friends of hers are also probably the only thing that made her glad she chose this job. But Emma begins to question her life goals as each day passes. As she helps her autistic children in progressing through their important milestone, she realises there might be much more to her job than she'd thought. Because teaching children always helps you learn more than you've taught them, and Emma finds herself growing each day with each unique experience with her kids.
A story about an unanticipated romance, whole lots of twisted day-to-day events, hidden hierarchies, and genuine love for the children in the autism spectrum.
***Based on my own true story ❤️***
#50 growing up
All Rights Reserved
#170
teaching
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
She Came From The Stars
In the world we live in today, speaking seems to be the only way one knows how to communicate; as if it is the only way to communicate- or is it? There are many unique children, scattered around the world, who are labelled as, "special needs", or "autistic", or ADHD. And these labels usually come with a negative stigma attached to them. But, what if- what if these children were just... different? What if these children are here, to show us a different, and more unique way of living. What if they are not in need, of "special attention"? What if they are just: special. This fictional (or is it?) short story , is geared to change your perception about these children, and your view point on communication, and the way we as human beings- speak.Complete
Loving Andrew Malachi
Andy is your average young adult. He is also a teacher at the primary school he went to as a kid. Majority of the time where he was being bullied by his worst nightmare Andrew AKA Drew because of his soft features and cute curly hair. Right through his high school Andrew bullied him. But one thing happened that changed his life forever. It was on their graduation day the day before he leaves to study Education, Andrew cornered him and kissed him in the empty hallway. Kissed him till he couldn't breathe, kissed him with so much passion and love. Andy thought he was dreaming this can't be happening. Andrew then looked at him for five seconds and walked away. Andy never saw him again. Until seven years later he came back and turned his life upside down. Not sure if its for good or for the worst. Read to find out!!Complete
Unwanted- COMPLETED ✔ (EDITING)
"Do you really love me?" What happens when an introverted girl meets one of the most popular guys in school? Nothing good, let me tell you that. She's bullied, has a messed up past but, what about this cool new guy she meets? Will he be any different from her or will he be just another jerk that makes her life a living hell? It's just some things can't be kept secret. But this, this her story of how everything changes. Her life will never be the same. A/N Everything is just weird in the beginning so please just bare with me here, it will improve as you go along. It's so kind of obvious that I was a beginner when I started this so I never knew what POV to put it in. Also, this is the new description I made for this, hope it's less cringey. Prepare for a unusual, confusingly cheesy since I wrote it, twist ending. Tbh, I don't think I will edit any time soon, lol. Adios beautiful people! XOXOComplete
All The Mistakes We Make
"There's only so many times I can put my heart back together" "Why are you so sure I'll break it again?" 🖤🤍🖤 No one said university would be easy, but between assignments and relationships, it gets a little too messy. Nicole doesn't do feelings. She barely does friendships. Escaping a life of pain, she drowns herself in distractions. Party. Drink. Repeat. Always on the brink of losing herself. The only person she trusts is her best friend, Miguel. Miguel isn't the relationship type. He's never had a reason to be, and his reputation proves it. Until a kind-hearted waitress makes him question who he wants to be. Alice, dreaming of love like in the movies, falls face first on every try. She refuses to be fooled again, but no matter how hard she tries, her heart keeps tricking her. When she stumbles across someone whose first instinct isn't to judge her for her dreams, Nicole's warnings are in vain. They thought they could keep their walls until Andrew came crashing in. He didn't seek their acceptance, only an escape from his life. He was never meant to break them apart. But mistakes are easy to make. Especially when you're young. 🖤🤍🖤 Start: 07/01/2022 End: 03/07/2023 Achievements: 🥈Second place Drama winner in IdolVerse Icons Awards 🥉Third place Romance winner in The Savant May Awards 🥉Third place Young Adult winner in The Heart Awards 🏅Featured in The Project AthenaComplete
As I Fell ✓
*CURRENTLY EDITING! This version may or may not contain harmful stereotypes and I had been meaning to revise them and change them so better messages are communicated. Also, chapter numbers may be repeated due to newer chapters that I added after originally finishing the story. Thank u!* Owen Watson isn't what others consider a people's person. Introverted and bookish as he is, Owen is known to be grouchy and easily annoyed, especially with people who treat him as someone who is only defined by their disability. He was in a wheelchair, but he was fine anyway. Being in one means standing out, and one of the things Owen hates the most is attention. He just wants to sit back in the shadows with a good book. Everything changed when Athena Calimeris stumbled into his life and made things more complicated. Athena is your typical, bubbly, girl next door. Child at heart, people wouldn't think twice to know that she's a former child prodigy. Though her recent past tells a different story, she is as fragile as any other person can be despite her playful, sunny personality. Due to a not-so typical meeting, Owen and Athena aren't exactly instant partners in crime. With a little sprinkle of blossoming friendship and a tiny pinch of eye rolling, falling for the other might seem impossible, but not entirely.Complete
Inside, Looking Out (Teacher/Student) *ABANDONED*
Since I was young I’ve been inside my own head, barely peeking out at the world, looking as though through a rainy window, the door to outside locked from outside with a key the world itself has labelled “autism.” I was never meant to escape, until society itself is cracked open, and the key is turned, if only for a fraction, giving me my first glance at the world outside…still with the rain, but without the glass. The key turner? Kieran Ravenwood, and his inability to process rules. A forbidden romance doesn’t need rapists and love triangles to be new. That’s why it’s forbidden. Maybe all it needs is a different way of seeing. ***Story is completely abandoned for lack of response. See final chapter if you are that curious as to why.***Complete![19 Years Younger (Mature Content) [Complete]](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/51860869-256-k437358.jpg)
19 Years Younger (Mature Content) [Complete]
I don't wanna be the left out pregnant sob story! I'm twenty three years old and can make up my own mind - Ella It's just that he's not just my boyfriend he's my best friend and like a brother to me - Jason Don't you dare tell me what I am or am not! You have no idea who the hell I am, what the hell I've been through or what the hell in capable of! - Aurora From the day I was born, the only women I would ever truly love would be my mother and my sisters and that's it - Lance **** The story of David and Alex's story has been told, now it's their children's hearts on the line. Ella, Jason, Aurora and Lance. Their children. Their world. Unfortunately Alex and David can not protect their children from heartbreak. Will love blossom or will hearts shatter? They are only nineteen years younger... **** (Mature content and some abusive scenes) - 2nd book in the 18 years seriesComplete
What she saw in Him
Have you ever liked some guy that is popular, attractive and yet annoying, rude, mean at the same time? I'm sure nearly every girl has. Mikasa your typical girl who likes this really hot guy in her class but doesn't have the confidence to confess to him. Typical, isn't it? But don't think that they'll end up falling in love, that's too cliche. Instead it's going to be a whole twist and turn of events for this girl when she meets a boy called Alex whom she 'befriends.' Alex is the whole opposite of who Mikasa likes. Although, she becomes quite close to him, telling him her crush and him encouraging her and helping her out. Will spending time together bring them closer than just friends? A story that is nothing more closer to reality. Making you realise sometimes the things you need most, are nowhere but right next to you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is just a short yet fulfilling story that I wrote. Please give it a chance. This book is currently undergoing editing. Enjoy!Complete
In the world we live in today, speaking seems to be the only way one knows how to communicate; as if it is the only way to communicate- or is it? There are many unique children, scattered around the world, who are labelled as, "special needs", or "autistic", or ADHD. And these labels usually come with a negative stigma attached to them. But, what if- what if these children were just... different? What if these children are here, to show us a different, and more unique way of living. What if they are not in need, of "special attention"? What if they are just: special. This fictional (or is it?) short story , is geared to change your perception about these children, and your view point on communication, and the way we as human beings- speak.
More detailsContent Guidelines