Funny Monday: Heard in the Classroom

Students on the autism spectrum usually struggle socially when working in groups; perspective-taking is very difficult for them, and they often prefer to work on their own. However, it's important to keep working at it.  On Thursday, the class was told that they'd be working with partners on a reading assignment, and my student "Jimmy" exclaimed loudly, 

"I would rather pole dance than work with a partner!"

Um, yeah; it was a little awkward.

Hours later, when Jimmy and I were processing his day, he hung his head and admitted that his behavior was out-of-line. I asked, "How in the world do you know anything about pole dancing? You're eleven!"  

"My sister..."

Then....

"Mrs.4444, what is pole dancing?"

Just another day in the classroom....

And no, I did not explain pole dancing to Jimmy; I told him to go home and ask his mom. (And then I called her to give her a heads-up.)

Here's hoping that your work with partners today is tolerable :)

Have a Happy Monday!