tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303070114275224113.post4477969743233293283..comments2023-04-29T02:25:02.846-07:00Comments on Don't Bite the Dog: Autism with a sense of humor: Realistic or Cynical: A Mommy's DilemmaAmber DBTDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816129874620744280noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303070114275224113.post-24606861145570785092009-06-03T08:23:49.398-07:002009-06-03T08:23:49.398-07:00Meh, I should rephrase my last comment. He has acc...Meh, I should rephrase my last comment. He has accomplished some goals, just made very very little progress on his IEP goals. Not trying to lessen his accomplishments this school year at all. <br /><br />Bad mommy.Amber DBTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816129874620744280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303070114275224113.post-42513899644019925382009-06-03T08:14:03.935-07:002009-06-03T08:14:03.935-07:00Well, I spoke with Jaymes teacher briefly about my...Well, I spoke with Jaymes teacher briefly about my thoughts... What I got from her is that she thinks the team will give me a resounding no. I honestly don't know why they bother to invite me to these damned meetings, they value the parent's input so little. You know, I'm just a dumb stay at home mom. <br /><br />I'm very frustrated. But i do really love his teachers. I hope whoever he gets next year is as good. He may not have really achieved any goals in school, but they genuinely care about him.Amber DBTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816129874620744280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303070114275224113.post-25583799514945666642009-05-31T14:21:33.958-07:002009-05-31T14:21:33.958-07:00Good to know!
Thanks for De-Lurking to say hi!Good to know!<br /><br />Thanks for De-Lurking to say hi!Amber DBTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816129874620744280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303070114275224113.post-6280058235522961212009-05-31T12:04:24.654-07:002009-05-31T12:04:24.654-07:00Yes, in kindergarten the kids have regular subject...Yes, in kindergarten the kids have regular subjects. They are only in each subject for 20-30 minutes at a time because of their short attention span. Most people I know with school age autistic children (mine isn't school age yet) do what ODD Mom Out said.<br /><br />OH and HI! I'm a regular lurker. :)Sabrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17518712885643139243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303070114275224113.post-85485102880377001322009-05-31T10:43:24.482-07:002009-05-31T10:43:24.482-07:00Probably a bad sign that I had to Netlingo to find...Probably a bad sign that I had to Netlingo to find out what KWIM meant! <br /><br />I'm not sure how a setup like that would work in Kindergarten. What exactly do kids DO in Kindergarten? Do they have math and science and so on? Would it be logical to have him go for certain times, but not others? I don't know enough about a regular ed Kindergarten to decide I guess.Amber DBTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816129874620744280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303070114275224113.post-89799567630258223762009-05-31T08:15:12.392-07:002009-05-31T08:15:12.392-07:00Sam is autistic and in a self contained class room...Sam is autistic and in a self contained class room but he has inclusion with general ed for certain subjects with a 1:1 para with him. The specials like art and music but he's also going to do math and science in gen ed. Its not an easy thing for him but it gives him the chance to be around neurotypical peers and do what they are doing. For me, its the only way I can ever see him fully transitioning into a gen ed room. Its years away but at least he's building up to it. KWIM? Think about things and call for another IEP meeting.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386766210665918372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303070114275224113.post-84426422156012066692009-05-30T20:30:14.115-07:002009-05-30T20:30:14.115-07:00What is a life skills classroom exactly?
The thou...What is a life skills classroom exactly?<br /><br />The thought is that if we can't get the regular class w/aide, then I'll try for the self contained AU class with lunch time and maybe art/music or something spent with the other kids.Amber DBTDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816129874620744280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303070114275224113.post-8669795051901713102009-05-30T20:25:55.656-07:002009-05-30T20:25:55.656-07:00My son is in a life skills classroom. He is around...My son is in a life skills classroom. He is around "Typical Peers" during story and p.e. time. He also goes to daycare. Does your son's school offer any time with the other peers?? <br /><br />I think it is important not only for our kids but other kids to understand their differences.kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987700142247888708noreply@blogger.com