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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 341185" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>That morning schedule is ridiculous! Way too many transitions for wee. I am shocked at all his moving around, changing teachers, handing off to paras, and the fact that you have to go in. He should be met at the front door by his para, period! You should not have to transition him into the day - that would be the job of the para. The para should not be pulled when wee is in Occupational Therapist (OT) or Special Education - the para should be there with wee the entire day. That way you have someone consistant who knows, from one minute to the next, what wee has been through or might be feeling.</p><p> </p><p>I do remember now the 1/2 days.....it's any wonder wee has trouble in the mornings. So you are saying that the school does not have the resource room staffed the entire school day? Well, well....guess that is going to have to be your goal. </p><p> </p><p>I think you might want to think about this and discuss it with the doctor. You know, at the beginning of services and supports they should be loaded. As time goes by, some of those supports and services can be weaned as dictated by the child's need, maturity, etc.</p><p> </p><p>So have you seen as many meltdowns in the Special Education room or Occupational Therapist (OT) as you have seen in the eary morning, recess time, when he's mainstreamed? I know it's tough sometimes to see a pattern because they could be already aggitated when they get to their destination. But again, this is the purpose of a FBA which I believe they've done with wee.</p><p> </p><p>If wee needs total resource with the exception of specials, so be it. If they can't provide these services at his current school, then an another school within the district will be the plan.</p><p> </p><p>You know Shari, this is really, really sad to me. I've followed wee's situation for a few months now and the Valentines really got me. He's not able to experience the stuff a typical kid can, although I think he is totally able to, just not being given the services and supports he needs to succeed.</p><p> </p><p>It makes me sad that he worked on his Valentines and can't be there to put them in his classmates bags......I went through this with difficult child too. He would be excited about something happening at school that was out of the normal 3Rs - then BOOM, meltdown or rage, removal or suspension. It's no way for a young one to get what they need to move forward.</p><p> </p><p>The worst thing about this whole situation is that wee is forming opinions and ideas about school. He's also got to be feeling frustrated and depressed with himself. These kids are going to internalize more than we know.</p><p> </p><p>He needs the chance to be successful. The hel* with academics, the boy needs to feel part of group and have the opportunity to laugh with his peers. Perhpas he needs to go in at lunch and spend the afternoon in specials, and then Special Education to make this happen temporarily, then make it happen.</p><p> </p><p>I'm thinking Shari, that you are going to need some big guns here. I'm thinking emergency IEP meeting with doctor present as I mentioned in my previous post. Paras need to be there along with Special Education teacher and funders for the district. You might even go to the wrightslaw website, follow the link to yellow pages for kids, and find some local advocates.</p><p> </p><p>You may also want to go on the school districts website and look up all the elememtary schools in your district. Go to their respective websites and look into the Special Education services. They will have staff listed and such. difficult child may need to attend a school that has resource all day.</p><p> </p><p>You really need the school district, not just wee's school, to step up to the plate here. I think his principal wants to work with wee, has good intentions, but then when things get crazy ad stressful, he just has a tough time.</p><p> </p><p>Shari, sorry this has been so long and disjointed. </p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 341185, member: 805"] That morning schedule is ridiculous! Way too many transitions for wee. I am shocked at all his moving around, changing teachers, handing off to paras, and the fact that you have to go in. He should be met at the front door by his para, period! You should not have to transition him into the day - that would be the job of the para. The para should not be pulled when wee is in Occupational Therapist (OT) or Special Education - the para should be there with wee the entire day. That way you have someone consistant who knows, from one minute to the next, what wee has been through or might be feeling. I do remember now the 1/2 days.....it's any wonder wee has trouble in the mornings. So you are saying that the school does not have the resource room staffed the entire school day? Well, well....guess that is going to have to be your goal. I think you might want to think about this and discuss it with the doctor. You know, at the beginning of services and supports they should be loaded. As time goes by, some of those supports and services can be weaned as dictated by the child's need, maturity, etc. So have you seen as many meltdowns in the Special Education room or Occupational Therapist (OT) as you have seen in the eary morning, recess time, when he's mainstreamed? I know it's tough sometimes to see a pattern because they could be already aggitated when they get to their destination. But again, this is the purpose of a FBA which I believe they've done with wee. If wee needs total resource with the exception of specials, so be it. If they can't provide these services at his current school, then an another school within the district will be the plan. You know Shari, this is really, really sad to me. I've followed wee's situation for a few months now and the Valentines really got me. He's not able to experience the stuff a typical kid can, although I think he is totally able to, just not being given the services and supports he needs to succeed. It makes me sad that he worked on his Valentines and can't be there to put them in his classmates bags......I went through this with difficult child too. He would be excited about something happening at school that was out of the normal 3Rs - then BOOM, meltdown or rage, removal or suspension. It's no way for a young one to get what they need to move forward. The worst thing about this whole situation is that wee is forming opinions and ideas about school. He's also got to be feeling frustrated and depressed with himself. These kids are going to internalize more than we know. He needs the chance to be successful. The hel* with academics, the boy needs to feel part of group and have the opportunity to laugh with his peers. Perhpas he needs to go in at lunch and spend the afternoon in specials, and then Special Education to make this happen temporarily, then make it happen. I'm thinking Shari, that you are going to need some big guns here. I'm thinking emergency IEP meeting with doctor present as I mentioned in my previous post. Paras need to be there along with Special Education teacher and funders for the district. You might even go to the wrightslaw website, follow the link to yellow pages for kids, and find some local advocates. You may also want to go on the school districts website and look up all the elememtary schools in your district. Go to their respective websites and look into the Special Education services. They will have staff listed and such. difficult child may need to attend a school that has resource all day. You really need the school district, not just wee's school, to step up to the plate here. I think his principal wants to work with wee, has good intentions, but then when things get crazy ad stressful, he just has a tough time. Shari, sorry this has been so long and disjointed. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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