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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 130847" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>Hi Larisa. What I do think is needed here is to step back and ask if she's a good match for the program and visa versa right now. Is there enough help, is she able to handle the sensory stimuli (noise, big rooms, crowd), is it too late for her according to her bedtime, etc. Sometimes what looks right on the surface just may not be a good fit--for example we have a thriving Awana program at our church that is popular with kids and parents but my little daughter just didn't take well to it so we looked for an alternative.</p><p> </p><p>In our program typically when a child is having behavioral challenges, they provide a one on one helper or else ask that a parent attend with the child. If you have a child with some special needs (or if you're looking into that possibility) it's a good idea to discuss with the director so they can put supports in to help her be successful.</p><p> </p><p>I agree that this would be an excellent time to contact the local public school district, since you have a private evaluation on the books. They are just now starting to dive into evaluating kids for next year so this is good timing. You will need to write a letter to the director of special education requesting a full and complete evaluation. The evaluation is free as would be any services if she qualifies. Sometimes the school has programs in place such as transitional kindergarten that could be beneficial but you won't know about them unless you go through the process. A phone call would be fine but be sure and follow up with a letter. </p><p> </p><p>Also, I agree that you don't want to jump to Conduct Disorder. We don't like that diagnosis for the little ones around here and encourage parents to push professionals to dig for underlying causes instead.</p><p> </p><p>Be sure and pick up a copy of the book The Explosive Child and read the thread about the book at the top of this board.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 130847, member: 701"] Hi Larisa. What I do think is needed here is to step back and ask if she's a good match for the program and visa versa right now. Is there enough help, is she able to handle the sensory stimuli (noise, big rooms, crowd), is it too late for her according to her bedtime, etc. Sometimes what looks right on the surface just may not be a good fit--for example we have a thriving Awana program at our church that is popular with kids and parents but my little daughter just didn't take well to it so we looked for an alternative. In our program typically when a child is having behavioral challenges, they provide a one on one helper or else ask that a parent attend with the child. If you have a child with some special needs (or if you're looking into that possibility) it's a good idea to discuss with the director so they can put supports in to help her be successful. I agree that this would be an excellent time to contact the local public school district, since you have a private evaluation on the books. They are just now starting to dive into evaluating kids for next year so this is good timing. You will need to write a letter to the director of special education requesting a full and complete evaluation. The evaluation is free as would be any services if she qualifies. Sometimes the school has programs in place such as transitional kindergarten that could be beneficial but you won't know about them unless you go through the process. A phone call would be fine but be sure and follow up with a letter. Also, I agree that you don't want to jump to Conduct Disorder. We don't like that diagnosis for the little ones around here and encourage parents to push professionals to dig for underlying causes instead. Be sure and pick up a copy of the book The Explosive Child and read the thread about the book at the top of this board. [/QUOTE]
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