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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 500861" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>HI again! I just replied on your other post so this makes your coming here even more clear... I figured there was more to the story (hugs).</p><p></p><p>Her IQ is "low average" not BELOW average but in the end I personally do not put grand stock in IQ other than to see strengths and weaknesses and use for qualifying for services if needed. I think it seems that she most likely has some pretty serious learning disabilities and I suspect that even though the school did their evaluation, you might on your own want to get a neuropsychological evaluation (neuropsychologist). I would want to know more about her learning style. A neuropsychologist can help look at how her brain functions and how that is connected to her learning behaviors. In a situation like yours I would want them to see what kinds of specific skill deficits there are...... Like does she have more trouble with non verbal tasks, or verbal tasks, does she have subtle motor issues? Really explore all the processing issues that could be... auditory, visual, language... My son would run out into a field, where you can see everyone if you turn around, and have trouble figuring his way back for a LONG time. Now older and thru much therapy he does much better. He has trouble figuring out where his body is in space... He also has memory issues, specifically short term memory issues. It can make them look like they are not following directions because what you just told them or showed them disappeared into the cosmos. </p><p></p><p>I would add to that a very good private Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation and speech/language evaluation to further check some of the things mentioned above in depth. </p><p></p><p>I am sure you are on top of the psychological stuff and I can only imagine that the trauma of that and the recent moves can only add to her distractability. </p><p></p><p>She may very well have adhd given the high risk of brain injury from her early history, but I suspect it is much more than that. I doubt that giving her a pep talk will help much, my son promises all the time to do better. But if he doesn't have the skills to do so, well then he can try all he wants but it is not going to happen. Does that make sense? My opinion, and certainly there is nothing special about it so dump if if you dont agree... is that if there is a chance they really can't do well, then we must assume that and give them the benefit of the doubt and try to help. Not to say they can get away with murder, but just that we need to always be searching for how to give them the tools to do better. You are well on your way in that area and that is a wonderful thing.</p><p></p><p></p><p>PLEASE do not feel guilty. you were a victim. You did all you could. You got ill, that too is not your fault. You are doing a great job. Do you know how many people can't get an IEP for their kids and you are far along in that process! HUGE pat on the back. </p><p></p><p>Finally, YES there is hope. You are just giving the the first steps on a healthier life. You are showing them you can pick yourself up and move on. These lessons are huge for a child. Keep taking little steps forward and honor the process of recovering from the trauma you have been through. </p><p></p><p>HUGS to you are your sweet ones.... hope you post often.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 500861, member: 12886"] HI again! I just replied on your other post so this makes your coming here even more clear... I figured there was more to the story (hugs). Her IQ is "low average" not BELOW average but in the end I personally do not put grand stock in IQ other than to see strengths and weaknesses and use for qualifying for services if needed. I think it seems that she most likely has some pretty serious learning disabilities and I suspect that even though the school did their evaluation, you might on your own want to get a neuropsychological evaluation (neuropsychologist). I would want to know more about her learning style. A neuropsychologist can help look at how her brain functions and how that is connected to her learning behaviors. In a situation like yours I would want them to see what kinds of specific skill deficits there are...... Like does she have more trouble with non verbal tasks, or verbal tasks, does she have subtle motor issues? Really explore all the processing issues that could be... auditory, visual, language... My son would run out into a field, where you can see everyone if you turn around, and have trouble figuring his way back for a LONG time. Now older and thru much therapy he does much better. He has trouble figuring out where his body is in space... He also has memory issues, specifically short term memory issues. It can make them look like they are not following directions because what you just told them or showed them disappeared into the cosmos. I would add to that a very good private Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation and speech/language evaluation to further check some of the things mentioned above in depth. I am sure you are on top of the psychological stuff and I can only imagine that the trauma of that and the recent moves can only add to her distractability. She may very well have adhd given the high risk of brain injury from her early history, but I suspect it is much more than that. I doubt that giving her a pep talk will help much, my son promises all the time to do better. But if he doesn't have the skills to do so, well then he can try all he wants but it is not going to happen. Does that make sense? My opinion, and certainly there is nothing special about it so dump if if you dont agree... is that if there is a chance they really can't do well, then we must assume that and give them the benefit of the doubt and try to help. Not to say they can get away with murder, but just that we need to always be searching for how to give them the tools to do better. You are well on your way in that area and that is a wonderful thing. PLEASE do not feel guilty. you were a victim. You did all you could. You got ill, that too is not your fault. You are doing a great job. Do you know how many people can't get an IEP for their kids and you are far along in that process! HUGE pat on the back. Finally, YES there is hope. You are just giving the the first steps on a healthier life. You are showing them you can pick yourself up and move on. These lessons are huge for a child. Keep taking little steps forward and honor the process of recovering from the trauma you have been through. HUGS to you are your sweet ones.... hope you post often. [/QUOTE]
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