hi
well heading says it best. i'm have my iep mtg. on june 9th for difficult child. her final testing is trmw.
so i have the trusty the bipolar child with me at library right now. i'm in the iep section
i'm breaking it down diagnosis. than symptoms from it than working on accommodations needed.
so far i have diagnosis: bipolar, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), sensory issue
symptoms from it:
extreme anxiety which can cause
focus issues; inability to stay on task in classroom
forgets hw books, assignments, etc.
does not function well at lunch, or gym (open ended activites)
memory is compromised due to great level of anxiety
executive functioning skills are strong deficeit so gets easily overwhelmed by workload given during school/after
symptomatic complaints throughout day stomach, head etc.
very self conscious; think others are talking about her, looking it. paranoia.
also medications:
can cause frequent urination
stomach problems
some sleepiness at times
bipolar mood swings can cause
her to present differently on different days.
blow things out of proportion
her ability to do tasks differ on different days
easily offended
sleepiness on certain days due to lack of sleep night before
very hyper on certain days due to hypomania
basically now i gotta fill in the accomodations; thats' where any help would be appreciated.
so far i have:
front row seating in class
please make difficult child part of classroom chores; bring attendance down to office
help sweep room etc. (makes her feel more involved and eases anxiety)
redirection by teacher when needed to an extent
bathroom privledges upon request (yet gotta put a cap on it to some extent?)
nurse visits 3 a day to start than taper down as mos progress
assistance at end of day with books, hw assignments etc. making sure she has it all from locker
also preferred seating in that lovely lunchroom with group of girls from class
gym i have no idea what to write? was thinking have gym teacher call upon her and also use her to assist with getting props balls etc.
notes copied from teachers plan for her
weekly guidance counselor visits upon first mos. to decrease if she excels and does well
extended time on standardized tests;
chunk out work for her so that it doesnt' overwhelm her
when presenting hyper, fidgety allowed to take walks fora few min. to get it outta her.
i can't think of anything else right now. anyone have any ideas?? i'm going to be pushing to have her in inclusionary classroom come fall.
sorry this was long.... thanks for reading
well heading says it best. i'm have my iep mtg. on june 9th for difficult child. her final testing is trmw.
so i have the trusty the bipolar child with me at library right now. i'm in the iep section
i'm breaking it down diagnosis. than symptoms from it than working on accommodations needed.
so far i have diagnosis: bipolar, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), sensory issue
symptoms from it:
extreme anxiety which can cause
focus issues; inability to stay on task in classroom
forgets hw books, assignments, etc.
does not function well at lunch, or gym (open ended activites)
memory is compromised due to great level of anxiety
executive functioning skills are strong deficeit so gets easily overwhelmed by workload given during school/after
symptomatic complaints throughout day stomach, head etc.
very self conscious; think others are talking about her, looking it. paranoia.
also medications:
can cause frequent urination
stomach problems
some sleepiness at times
bipolar mood swings can cause
her to present differently on different days.
blow things out of proportion
her ability to do tasks differ on different days
easily offended
sleepiness on certain days due to lack of sleep night before
very hyper on certain days due to hypomania
basically now i gotta fill in the accomodations; thats' where any help would be appreciated.
so far i have:
front row seating in class
please make difficult child part of classroom chores; bring attendance down to office
help sweep room etc. (makes her feel more involved and eases anxiety)
redirection by teacher when needed to an extent
bathroom privledges upon request (yet gotta put a cap on it to some extent?)
nurse visits 3 a day to start than taper down as mos progress
assistance at end of day with books, hw assignments etc. making sure she has it all from locker
also preferred seating in that lovely lunchroom with group of girls from class
gym i have no idea what to write? was thinking have gym teacher call upon her and also use her to assist with getting props balls etc.
notes copied from teachers plan for her
weekly guidance counselor visits upon first mos. to decrease if she excels and does well
extended time on standardized tests;
chunk out work for her so that it doesnt' overwhelm her
when presenting hyper, fidgety allowed to take walks fora few min. to get it outta her.
i can't think of anything else right now. anyone have any ideas?? i'm going to be pushing to have her in inclusionary classroom come fall.
sorry this was long.... thanks for reading