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<blockquote data-quote="bystander" data-source="post: 37657" data-attributes="member: 3614"><p>Just updating what happened with the meeting.</p><p></p><p>husband & I met with teacher, Principal, and 1-Man-Child-Study-Team a/k/a "Learning Consultant".</p><p></p><p>Started out ... Teacher thought DS had a diagnosis - she was surprised when we told her that he did not and a Neurologist only diagnosed him with low muscle tone. Went on to tell them that DS does fine in all other venues ... including team sports. This "shocked" the teacher (I've told her this several times and she pretty much blew me off). Teacher continued to be very negative, saying that DS "saps the energy from the class". I told her and the others that I thought the boy who had been violent toward him (and they VERY WELL know about this other boy) was likely making him feel on guard all day and that he probably therefore reacts like a hair-trigger to anything that might even appear threatening - even verbally.</p><p></p><p>I also went on to tell them that the other parents say that their kids have not said anything notably negative about DS - only the other kid. Therefore, it can't be all <u>THAT[/] bad.</u></p><p><u></u></p><p><u>The Principal noted that DS is gravitating more and more to the 5-8th graders (he's in 1st). Learning Consultant remarked that DS is a "very bright kid" and can understand that if he were uncomfortable that it might exacerbate a tendency to be more rigid in behavior. My husband contributed that if DS balks at something (like having to do something he's not in a mood to do); that they should convince him that he could do what he wants later, but encourage him to do what's needed now (sounded VERY Basket B to me, lol).</u></p><p><u></u></p><p><u>Anyway, the Principal and LC were quite satisfied with the meeting. The teacher was not, apparently. Not sure why. We have the standard Teacher/Parent conference this week. I guess we'll find out why then! in my opinion, I don't think she believes us when we told her that DS has no issue anywhere else. My husband is not looking forward to this conference. I hope she doesn't press this issue too far - he's likely going to tell her to stuff it if that happens.</u></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bystander, post: 37657, member: 3614"] Just updating what happened with the meeting. husband & I met with teacher, Principal, and 1-Man-Child-Study-Team a/k/a "Learning Consultant". Started out ... Teacher thought DS had a diagnosis - she was surprised when we told her that he did not and a Neurologist only diagnosed him with low muscle tone. Went on to tell them that DS does fine in all other venues ... including team sports. This "shocked" the teacher (I've told her this several times and she pretty much blew me off). Teacher continued to be very negative, saying that DS "saps the energy from the class". I told her and the others that I thought the boy who had been violent toward him (and they VERY WELL know about this other boy) was likely making him feel on guard all day and that he probably therefore reacts like a hair-trigger to anything that might even appear threatening - even verbally. I also went on to tell them that the other parents say that their kids have not said anything notably negative about DS - only the other kid. Therefore, it can't be all [u]THAT[/] bad. The Principal noted that DS is gravitating more and more to the 5-8th graders (he's in 1st). Learning Consultant remarked that DS is a "very bright kid" and can understand that if he were uncomfortable that it might exacerbate a tendency to be more rigid in behavior. My husband contributed that if DS balks at something (like having to do something he's not in a mood to do); that they should convince him that he could do what he wants later, but encourage him to do what's needed now (sounded VERY Basket B to me, lol). Anyway, the Principal and LC were quite satisfied with the meeting. The teacher was not, apparently. Not sure why. We have the standard Teacher/Parent conference this week. I guess we'll find out why then! in my opinion, I don't think she believes us when we told her that DS has no issue anywhere else. My husband is not looking forward to this conference. I hope she doesn't press this issue too far - he's likely going to tell her to stuff it if that happens.[/u] [/QUOTE]
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