tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27817243.post5657361569188510777..comments2024-03-24T03:28:37.007-04:00Comments on Life With Joey: Tangled EmotionsJoeymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08254601805621175842noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27817243.post-17699311034794748592012-12-19T18:45:01.418-05:002012-12-19T18:45:01.418-05:00I am so sorry you are going through this. I hear y...I am so sorry you are going through this. I hear you from the other side - the teacher's side, when I have had students who I believe are no longer safely (forget about academically, just purely safely) served in my setting (not many, but 2 that I recall very clearly over the years) - and my administration refuses to hear or acknowledge it. I can't begin to imagine what it must be like from a parent's perspective. <br /><br />I believe that unfortunately getting a lawyer is your best (only) option. I would suggest contacting Kennedy Krieger and seeing if they have resources they can direct you too - lawyers who do pro brono or sliding scale work. If you have a more local source (Joey's OT center?) they may have some resources as well, but KK is likely to have the largest and strongest connections.<br /><br />Thinking of you. Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17275280582225175185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27817243.post-8974367193756148172012-12-17T13:26:41.480-05:002012-12-17T13:26:41.480-05:00My heart goes out to you, mommabear. I am followin...My heart goes out to you, mommabear. I am following in the very same footsteps. Sitting here typing this brings tears to my eyes, because it is so friggin difficult when these things come slamming us in the face. Reality checks hurt. I felt this way when I made the decision to medicate as well. It sucks. But we will get through it. We have to remember that it's the course that is changing, not our kids. I just felt a lot more secure in that thought a few years ago than I do now. I'm rambling....but I want you to know that you are not alone. Hugs to you and Joey!mommy~dearesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851309941513538983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27817243.post-78674185994896892372012-12-16T19:01:17.263-05:002012-12-16T19:01:17.263-05:00This is a real challenge, and believe me, it is no...This is a real challenge, and believe me, it is not easy for an educator to say that to a parent. (I am a DIR/floortime Therapist for kids on the spectrum). As the children grow, often their social skills or slower learning profile reduces the time spent in inclusion. And the social skills gaps become larger...and by 6th grade, when middle schoolers want to hang out with people who dress, talk and eat just like them, it is even more challenging.<br /><br />I just hope you have a good team with whom you can talk and discuss options. And good supports among your parent friends! Susan Gurryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982969512209828560noreply@blogger.com