Levi had a mini melt down at school yesterday. While there where transitioning from one class to another some of the kids who got to the room early before Levi where acting up. The teacher decided to punish the whole class and have them write something. All this happened in the room before Levi ever got to the room. When he arrived and the teacher told him that everyone would have to do the punishment, he became very upset and melted down. It was not a severe melt down, but the first one since beginning the medications.
wife was called and he was sent home for the last half of the day because of the melt down. Levi is super touchy about what he perceives as injustices done to him, which is a natural response for anyone. He has always handled these kind of situations badly.
In his defense he really should not have been included in this punishment. He tends to have had problems with this teacher or teachers for the transition from main line class to the choir - PE teachers. I am seeing that with his main room teacher that the problems are not occurring to the degree that they happen with the other two classes. I am beginning to wonder if I need to see if he can try some other class, ( not sure with it being just 4th grade though).
The school really is not transition well to Levi's being diagnosed with BiPolar (BP). He had so much trouble last year, and then at the beginning of this year right from the first few days of class and on the bus to and from school. I think they have a preconceived perception that what has been the problem with Levi has been, for lack of a better way of saying it, he has been a trouble maker and that he acts this way on purpose.We know that this is not the case with children with BiPolar (BP).
When Candy went to pick him up they where complaining that he is always tired and wanting to sleep. They know that he has started on these medications and that the early side affects are sleepiness till one becomes adjusted to the medications. It is like they are not being patient enough and understanding that his body has to adjust to the medications. They surely do not want him having trouble at school on almost a daily basis with his anger, yet now they are complaining about him???? Not really understanding why they are not seeing the help of the medications and being more understanding.
I guess that we are going to have to pursue getting him and EIP going. I have been a little hesitant because I feel that Levi will have trouble with the concept of being in a Special Education class away from his other classmates. He is so sensitive to what others think about him, and he just wants to fit in and be cool with the others. However, is this is what it takes to be able to allow him to have the environment that he needs to learn and prosper in his education, then I will do what I can to help him through it.
If anyone could suggest what course or thoughts on the BiPolar (BP) condition and being able to get an IEP with a BiPolar (BP) diagnosis, it would be much appreciated. I have lots of things going for the rest of the week and am not sure how much I will be able to check the boards, but I will check for messages and read post and suggestions as I can.
Thanks
T. Paul
wife was called and he was sent home for the last half of the day because of the melt down. Levi is super touchy about what he perceives as injustices done to him, which is a natural response for anyone. He has always handled these kind of situations badly.
In his defense he really should not have been included in this punishment. He tends to have had problems with this teacher or teachers for the transition from main line class to the choir - PE teachers. I am seeing that with his main room teacher that the problems are not occurring to the degree that they happen with the other two classes. I am beginning to wonder if I need to see if he can try some other class, ( not sure with it being just 4th grade though).
The school really is not transition well to Levi's being diagnosed with BiPolar (BP). He had so much trouble last year, and then at the beginning of this year right from the first few days of class and on the bus to and from school. I think they have a preconceived perception that what has been the problem with Levi has been, for lack of a better way of saying it, he has been a trouble maker and that he acts this way on purpose.We know that this is not the case with children with BiPolar (BP).
When Candy went to pick him up they where complaining that he is always tired and wanting to sleep. They know that he has started on these medications and that the early side affects are sleepiness till one becomes adjusted to the medications. It is like they are not being patient enough and understanding that his body has to adjust to the medications. They surely do not want him having trouble at school on almost a daily basis with his anger, yet now they are complaining about him???? Not really understanding why they are not seeing the help of the medications and being more understanding.
I guess that we are going to have to pursue getting him and EIP going. I have been a little hesitant because I feel that Levi will have trouble with the concept of being in a Special Education class away from his other classmates. He is so sensitive to what others think about him, and he just wants to fit in and be cool with the others. However, is this is what it takes to be able to allow him to have the environment that he needs to learn and prosper in his education, then I will do what I can to help him through it.
If anyone could suggest what course or thoughts on the BiPolar (BP) condition and being able to get an IEP with a BiPolar (BP) diagnosis, it would be much appreciated. I have lots of things going for the rest of the week and am not sure how much I will be able to check the boards, but I will check for messages and read post and suggestions as I can.
Thanks
T. Paul