Re: student w/ behaviors/ respite

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have a great idea for you and for your students. A get to know you sheet. It seems like I have to constantly repeat, rewrite a list every new school year about CB's personality quirks. Have the parents fill out favorite things, interests, what calms the child best. Is the kid an independent lil cuss, or are they clingy ? I think a great many teachers think all autistics are alike. CB will do anything for a good laugh, loves praise and is extemely affectionate, he also has a hot temper when he is patronized, gets embarrassed, and likes to explore really difficult challenges on his own first, then ask for help.

CB's preschool teacher was the BEST, she put tools in place for him and TRUSTED him to use them. WORKED !!!!!! New teacher doesnt allow him his "escape" tools. The other day he wanted to go into the quiet room,(new class is really loud) she said no......he bit and scratched...till he was allowed to go. He sat in there for about ten min., came out and finished his work and was compliant the rest of the day.

I cant imagine how hard it would be to "make friends " to a semi verbal kid that doesnt know you. TRUST is critical. And this would give an opportunity for verbal exchange .

Just an idea.... LOL

CB's Granny

[Guest guest]

God bless you that you ‘love it!”

I love the kids but can’t say I love behaviors too much—though the

challenge keeps me on my toes. J I’m a teacher/facilitator in CA and we’re fortunate to

have the regional centers that offer respite to parents. Not sure how it works

in MA. Do you have a special ed facilitator or director you can speak with? Someone

must know what steps to take. If you don’t find anything in a couple of

days, let me know. I am from back east—spent some time in your great

state and was born and raised in Maine—so

I can check with some old friends to see what they know.

From: jessie_curley

[mailto:jessie_curley@...]

Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004

3:37 PM

autism

Subject: student w/

behaviors/ respite

I was just wondering if some of you with autistic children can help

me out. i am a special ed teacher of a student w/

tantrumming

ripping, throwing, screaming behaviors and has

recently become

somewhat aggressive. I know his parents are at

their wits end, im

fine w/ it because im used to kids w/ behaviors

and i actually love

it. I told his parents i wouldlook into respite

care for their son.

Do you know how i go about this. Do i need a

referral fromthe DMR

and then give them a name of an agency? im in massachusetts. Any

help would be appreciated.

Thaks

Jessie

[Guest guest]

> The other day he wanted to go into the quiet room,(new class is really loud) she said no......he bit and scratched...till he was allowed to go.<

Have you brought this to the attention of her superiors. She obviously needs proper training because she reinforced the self injury!

Carlson