Oh they only offer integrated classrooms for Kindergarten. So they all get mainstreamed in first grade. I fear I won;t get him in the first grade I want if I wait a year. I'm also unsure how much he'll get out of it for just one year. In theory I have nothing against integrated classes I just didn't get a good vibe from the one he'll be going to. Can't explain just a gut feeling.
"All mainstreamed for first"? That's odd. Mainstream is not going to be an appropriate LRE for all kids by first. Educational need should drive services/placement.
For me, sometimes the "vibe" is that some of the other kids look much more atypical and/or impaired than I feel DS is. Not entirely sure they are or if it's my own mommygoggles. In an ideal world, most of DS's classmates would be typical or close to but he wouldn't be the least capable kid in the class. That's not asking for too much, is it?
Post by puplove214 on Jul 30, 2015 10:16:09 GMT -5
Late to the party!
Yay: DS is just so cute, he's been such a flirt with everyone this week we've received so many comments from strangers about how adorable and happy he is. It's nice to have some normal, proud mom moments We met with a healthcare coordinator this morning who was amazing. It's such a relief to have someone help us navigate the Medicaid world. And she's going to connect me with some support groups, which I think I'm ready for now.
We got the blood work done last week and it's been sent off to the labs so we're back to the waiting game. The plus is that now that it's out of my hands again, it makes it easier to put out of my mind. Lastly, we're going on vacation next week - woohoo!
Boo: I'm still not thrilled with how the toddler transition is going - I just don't jive well with the teacher. I'm going to start a "communication book" in hopes that she does better with written vs verbal feedback. I have to really pry and ask direct questions to get more than "he did good today" out of her, which is frustrating. I can't help them if I don't know how it's really going.
I want him to be as included as possible, and him being in a highchair while other kids are at a toddler table a foot below him makes it hard for him to interact. He's also getting more frustrated because now he's surrounded by kids doing things he can't vs infants that were rolling around with him. He starts on the floor with the kids playing with toys but they quickly take off to another part of the room and if the teacher is changing diapers, he's left behind. No fault of the daycare, it just hurts a little to see. DH took home one of the chairs from the toddler room so we can try build a replica with a higher back and shoulder straps to make it work for DS. Hopefully that will help with the inclusion.
Oh they only offer integrated classrooms for Kindergarten. So they all get mainstreamed in first grade. I fear I won;t get him in the first grade I want if I wait a year. I'm also unsure how much he'll get out of it for just one year. In theory I have nothing against integrated classes I just didn't get a good vibe from the one he'll be going to. Can't explain just a gut feeling.
"All mainstreamed for first"? That's odd. Mainstream is not going to be an appropriate LRE for all kids by first. Educational need should drive services/placement.
For me, sometimes the "vibe" is that some of the other kids look much more atypical and/or impaired than I feel DS is. Not entirely sure they are or if it's my own mommygoggles. In an ideal world, most of DS's classmates would be typical or close to but he wouldn't be the least capable kid in the class. That's not asking for too much, is it?
Yeah it would be a one year program thing. It's bizarre.
laurenh it's hard having twins when one can do something the other cant. Its just a little harder to see sometimes I think. Seeing the look on E's face when K is walking really stings. They are both your children, both the exact same age, but not at the same place developmentally and for reasons beyond their control. E wants to walk so badly but just doesn't have the strength to take more than a few steps. K on the other hand could walk all she wants but choose not to
Jr has PTSD and for school has been diagnosed as developmentally delayed for social/emotional behaviors. Summer has been tough for him, with the fact that we are moving, H has been gone for a month and his adoption being finalized. He came very close to getting kicked out of camp for the summer but the program director there has been very understanding and supportive. We are waiting to hear from Seattle Public Schools on his enrollment for the fall. I am hoping he gets into the neighborhood school as it is very highly rated, but I am not sure if they have a program that can support him.
@awinter I'm sorry that you know exactly how I'm feeling Hugs. I try to tell myself that one day they'll be big and I know these things will seem minor, but sometimes it just stings and I feel bad that I can't "fix" it.