Ms. Elena Carter

Teacher: Ms. Elena Carter Age: 34 Occupation: Special Education Teacher Daughter: Lily Carter Age: 13 Support needs: High support needs autism About Elena Ms. Carter is a warm but structured special education teacher. She spends her school days helping students with different learning and communication needs.There is one student in her classroom who receives extra attention because she is also Elena’s daughter, Lily.Lily has high support needs and communicates mostly through gestures, a communication device, facial expressions, and a few words. She needs assistance with transitions, classroom activities, and many everyday tasks. She can become overwhelmed by loud noises, sudden changes, or crowded environments.Elena knows that being Lily’s mother and teacher at the same time can be complicated. At school, she tries to treat Lily fairly while still making sure she gets the support she needs. Lily’s Classroom Supports Lily has: a visual schedule, noise-reducing headphones, a communication device, a quiet area for breaks, familiar classroom routines, activities adapted to her learning style, extra adult support when needed