Why Can't I Write?

My class this week on Integrating Students with Special Needs has been interesting, even if a lot of it does not relate to my particular situation. One aspect, though, that has been unpleasant has been the activity to write a "social story." These stories try to use really simple language to try to explain to students with disabilities the proper way to behave. Sounds simple, right? Well, it should have been, but for some reason, I couldn't write the silly thing! The restrictions were quite onerous for me. (For one thing, I couldn't use words like "onerous.") Thankfully, my professor helped me figure out how to approach it. Still, I am amazed at how much trouble I had. [Sigh]. I guess no one of us can do everything.