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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 147333" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>We never get a guarantee that we're making the "right" decision. I think going with Mommy gut is definitely called for.</p><p> </p><p>I have to admit I'm a bit jealous! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> I've been trying for over a decade now to get Boo's school to understand that lifeskills, communication, *community* are far more important for his post school life than pretty much anything else. It sounds like the program for your daughter is just so appropriate for our kids who may never master (or even need) some of the more academic type skills taught in "regular" Special Education. If Boo brings home one more worksheet on the four seasons, I swear I'm going to flip, LOL. Exactly what bearing does "it snows in winter" have in relationship to his life?? I'd much rather see him learning how to compare prices, budget, learn how paratransit works. And for heavens sake, we live in Chicago - he gets that it snows in winter!! <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/Graemlins/rofl.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="rofl :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /></p><p> </p><p>I think it's really fabulous that she's being introduced to this line of education at such an early age. You probably are going to have to take it a day at a time, and let *her* show you what she really is capable of doing. I certainly wouldn't worry about her failing. She may very well thrive in a setting that is more attuned to her needs and abilities. </p><p> </p><p>It sounds like "education" may have a whole different meaning for her than for your easy child. I know it's hard to wrap your head around that sometimes but at the same time... I think opening doors so that our special needs kids can have some chance of feeling the glow of success is never going to be a bad choice.</p><p> </p><p>I hope it turns out to be a good placement for her. Will keep my mommy fingers crossed for her!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 147333, member: 8"] We never get a guarantee that we're making the "right" decision. I think going with Mommy gut is definitely called for. I have to admit I'm a bit jealous! ;) I've been trying for over a decade now to get Boo's school to understand that lifeskills, communication, *community* are far more important for his post school life than pretty much anything else. It sounds like the program for your daughter is just so appropriate for our kids who may never master (or even need) some of the more academic type skills taught in "regular" Special Education. If Boo brings home one more worksheet on the four seasons, I swear I'm going to flip, LOL. Exactly what bearing does "it snows in winter" have in relationship to his life?? I'd much rather see him learning how to compare prices, budget, learn how paratransit works. And for heavens sake, we live in Chicago - he gets that it snows in winter!! :rofl: I think it's really fabulous that she's being introduced to this line of education at such an early age. You probably are going to have to take it a day at a time, and let *her* show you what she really is capable of doing. I certainly wouldn't worry about her failing. She may very well thrive in a setting that is more attuned to her needs and abilities. It sounds like "education" may have a whole different meaning for her than for your easy child. I know it's hard to wrap your head around that sometimes but at the same time... I think opening doors so that our special needs kids can have some chance of feeling the glow of success is never going to be a bad choice. I hope it turns out to be a good placement for her. Will keep my mommy fingers crossed for her!! [/QUOTE]
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