Re: What to do after you finally give up on your neighborhood school?

[Guest guest]

Can you tell us what happened?

Bev

[Guest guest]

Can you tell us what happened?

Bev

[Guest guest]

Dear Bev,

It was a cumulative thing. It started in kindergarten. Now my girl is in 5th

grade. She was not diagnosed with Aspergers until she was 7. She was having

meltdowns in kindergarten and 1st grade (mega mega melts) The school refused to

test. The school " psychologist " told us she was " spoiled and would grow out of

it " The principal told us that being labeled special ed was like being labeled

an axe murderer- its forever.

We got her tested privately the summer before 2nd grade. We used that to get

them " moving " . They didn't have an IEP in place until the following April

(partly written by the principal who knows squat about ASD). And so it went.

After a disasterous 3rd grade experience we hired an education consultant. They

then grudgingly coughed up 30 min of SLP 1x per week. NO para (although all her

experts recommended it esp. for recess) No OT. She has handwriting issues but NO

OT for that either.

This year the principal drafted a document stating he would suspend her if she

used disrespectful words to the teacher 9 times. We got the district to bring in

a psychologist who is an autism expert to do an FBA based on the incredible

ignorance that displayed.

The expert politely raked the school over the coals about their mishandling of

our daughter. The district after a 2 hour meeting is ready to supply a full time

behavior coach (former spec.ed. teacher) just to help my daughter. We thought

that sounded great. But she couldn't start for 4 weeks.

In the meantime nothing changed. Then 2 days ago on a cold wet day at recess, my

daughter was hit with a ball by a group of boys who then taunted her. She pushed

2 of the boys. The recess personnel came in at the end and saw her " hit 2 boys "

(NOT likely, she cries when stressed (actually wails loudly) and tattles when

anyone hurts her (also loudly)). The principal called and told us she was

suspended (left a voice mail). She missed the science fair that was scheduled

for that evening as a result.

We challenged him to provide details about the incident and why he thought it

warrented suspending a spec. ed. student (esp. after this 2 hour IEP meeting to

which I brought her private SLP and OT and education consultant)

In his official response he casually commented on how my younger daughter was

disorderly in the office while my older one was brought out (kept my older

daughter in the office all day without notifying me). How my older daughter

didn't want to go to school that morning and how I made her go to school..blah,

blah, basically throwing in anything to show that I am a bad parent and my

daughters are out of control..and never really addressing what actually occurred

at recess.

Anyway, I'm finished with stress. I'm tired of this. I DO NOT WANT to deal with

this person for another 6 years (my younger daughter is a kindergartener- she

also has SPD plus she has hyperactivity and severe problems with visual tracking

which means she will needs services even though she is not on the spectrum) I

CANNOT deal with him to get services for my younger daughter for 6 more years!

Sorry about the vent. I really need to find something constructive to do with

all this negative energy.

Anyway, that's the story,

Rose

Subject: Re: What to do after you finally give up on

your neighborhood school?

To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 6:04 PM

Can you tell us what happened?

Bev

[Guest guest]

Dear Bev,

It was a cumulative thing. It started in kindergarten. Now my girl is in 5th

grade. She was not diagnosed with Aspergers until she was 7. She was having

meltdowns in kindergarten and 1st grade (mega mega melts) The school refused to

test. The school " psychologist " told us she was " spoiled and would grow out of

it " The principal told us that being labeled special ed was like being labeled

an axe murderer- its forever.

We got her tested privately the summer before 2nd grade. We used that to get

them " moving " . They didn't have an IEP in place until the following April

(partly written by the principal who knows squat about ASD). And so it went.

After a disasterous 3rd grade experience we hired an education consultant. They

then grudgingly coughed up 30 min of SLP 1x per week. NO para (although all her

experts recommended it esp. for recess) No OT. She has handwriting issues but NO

OT for that either.

This year the principal drafted a document stating he would suspend her if she

used disrespectful words to the teacher 9 times. We got the district to bring in

a psychologist who is an autism expert to do an FBA based on the incredible

ignorance that displayed.

The expert politely raked the school over the coals about their mishandling of

our daughter. The district after a 2 hour meeting is ready to supply a full time

behavior coach (former spec.ed. teacher) just to help my daughter. We thought

that sounded great. But she couldn't start for 4 weeks.

In the meantime nothing changed. Then 2 days ago on a cold wet day at recess, my

daughter was hit with a ball by a group of boys who then taunted her. She pushed

2 of the boys. The recess personnel came in at the end and saw her " hit 2 boys "

(NOT likely, she cries when stressed (actually wails loudly) and tattles when

anyone hurts her (also loudly)). The principal called and told us she was

suspended (left a voice mail). She missed the science fair that was scheduled

for that evening as a result.

We challenged him to provide details about the incident and why he thought it

warrented suspending a spec. ed. student (esp. after this 2 hour IEP meeting to

which I brought her private SLP and OT and education consultant)

In his official response he casually commented on how my younger daughter was

disorderly in the office while my older one was brought out (kept my older

daughter in the office all day without notifying me). How my older daughter

didn't want to go to school that morning and how I made her go to school..blah,

blah, basically throwing in anything to show that I am a bad parent and my

daughters are out of control..and never really addressing what actually occurred

at recess.

Anyway, I'm finished with stress. I'm tired of this. I DO NOT WANT to deal with

this person for another 6 years (my younger daughter is a kindergartener- she

also has SPD plus she has hyperactivity and severe problems with visual tracking

which means she will needs services even though she is not on the spectrum) I

CANNOT deal with him to get services for my younger daughter for 6 more years!

Sorry about the vent. I really need to find something constructive to do with

all this negative energy.

Anyway, that's the story,

Rose

Subject: Re: What to do after you finally give up on

your neighborhood school?

To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 6:04 PM

Can you tell us what happened?

Bev

[Guest guest]

I finally found an adviser who was able to explain the legal ramifications of

the term " Prior Written Notice " in the IDEA handbook that I had received at

every IEP meeting. Then I called the school to set up a meeting. I told the

meeting participants what should be in place to meet the needs of my daughter's

challenges. When the school gave their pathetic excuses, I asked them for Prior

Written Notice of their decision. Prior Written Notice means that you have a

right to request written notice(or explanation) of any decision made during the

IEP meeting for your child. After making this request, the school decided that

rather than shoot themselves in the ass by putting in writing their refusal to

provide my daughter with an adequate education, they would offer to place her in

an appropriate charter school. Your neighborhood school has plenty of options.

They just aren't sharing these with you, because confusion of the laws is on

their side. Educate

yourself. Reach out to advocates. Learn everything you can about your rights

and than do what needs to be done to enforce them. Don't give the school the

easy way out by removing your child. ~~~Jeanne

You can spend your life however you wish but you only get to spend it once.

Subject: What to do after you finally give up on

your neighborhood school?

To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 7:07 PM

Hi all,

I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are there?

Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

Thanks so much,

Rose

[Guest guest]

I finally found an adviser who was able to explain the legal ramifications of

the term " Prior Written Notice " in the IDEA handbook that I had received at

every IEP meeting. Then I called the school to set up a meeting. I told the

meeting participants what should be in place to meet the needs of my daughter's

challenges. When the school gave their pathetic excuses, I asked them for Prior

Written Notice of their decision. Prior Written Notice means that you have a

right to request written notice(or explanation) of any decision made during the

IEP meeting for your child. After making this request, the school decided that

rather than shoot themselves in the ass by putting in writing their refusal to

provide my daughter with an adequate education, they would offer to place her in

an appropriate charter school. Your neighborhood school has plenty of options.

They just aren't sharing these with you, because confusion of the laws is on

their side. Educate

yourself. Reach out to advocates. Learn everything you can about your rights

and than do what needs to be done to enforce them. Don't give the school the

easy way out by removing your child. ~~~Jeanne

You can spend your life however you wish but you only get to spend it once.

Subject: What to do after you finally give up on

your neighborhood school?

To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 7:07 PM

Hi all,

I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are there?

Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

Thanks so much,

Rose

[Guest guest]

http://www.k12.com/curriculum_and_products/participating_schools_in_washington/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IEP_guide/links

>

>

> Hi all,

> I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

>

> If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

>

> Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are

there?

>

> Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

>

> Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

>

> Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

> Thanks so much,

> Rose

>

[Guest guest]

http://www.k12.com/curriculum_and_products/participating_schools_in_washington/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IEP_guide/links

>

>

> Hi all,

> I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

>

> If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

>

> Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are

there?

>

> Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

>

> Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

>

> Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

> Thanks so much,

> Rose

>

[Guest guest]

http://www.k12.com/curriculum_and_products/participating_schools_in_washington/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IEP_guide/links

>

>

> Hi all,

> I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

>

> If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

>

> Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are

there?

>

> Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

>

> Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

>

> Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

> Thanks so much,

> Rose

>

[Guest guest]

I homeschool. I do it for my daughter's well being, she is also Aspergers but I

only just found out this year and she is 8 1/2. She has a hard time with large

groups, would not speak up and is prone to being bullied and/or harrassed, very

sensitive, and is all over the board academically - mainly advanced. I decided

back when she was 2, but overall I have had no regrets. She also has behavioral

issues so I think that's our biggest challenge, but the homeschooling itself has

been nothing but good for her intellectually and for her self esteem. Plus she

loves to learn and there's no trading that. Here's a link to VA homeschooling

laws: http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/Virginia.pdf

It looks like you have a lot of options. I hope you are able to break free from

this school and reduce the stress level in your home. Please let me know if

there's anything I can do to help support you.

Kiara

>

>

>

> Subject: Re: What to do after you finally give up

on your neighborhood school?

> To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

> Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 6:04 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Can you tell us what happened?

> Bev

>

[Guest guest]

I homeschool. I do it for my daughter's well being, she is also Aspergers but I

only just found out this year and she is 8 1/2. She has a hard time with large

groups, would not speak up and is prone to being bullied and/or harrassed, very

sensitive, and is all over the board academically - mainly advanced. I decided

back when she was 2, but overall I have had no regrets. She also has behavioral

issues so I think that's our biggest challenge, but the homeschooling itself has

been nothing but good for her intellectually and for her self esteem. Plus she

loves to learn and there's no trading that. Here's a link to VA homeschooling

laws: http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/Virginia.pdf

It looks like you have a lot of options. I hope you are able to break free from

this school and reduce the stress level in your home. Please let me know if

there's anything I can do to help support you.

Kiara

>

>

>

> Subject: Re: What to do after you finally give up

on your neighborhood school?

> To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

> Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 6:04 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Can you tell us what happened?

> Bev

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry it's late, I thought you wrote VA, not WA. Here's the correct link:

http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/Washington.pdf

Kiara

> >

> >

> > From: bridalsh <bweakley@>

> > Subject: Re: What to do after you finally give

up on your neighborhood school?

> > To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

> > Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 6:04 PM

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Can you tell us what happened?

> > Bev

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry it's late, I thought you wrote VA, not WA. Here's the correct link:

http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/Washington.pdf

Kiara

> >

> >

> > From: bridalsh <bweakley@>

> > Subject: Re: What to do after you finally give

up on your neighborhood school?

> > To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

> > Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 6:04 PM

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Can you tell us what happened?

> > Bev

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry it's late, I thought you wrote VA, not WA. Here's the correct link:

http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/Washington.pdf

Kiara

> >

> >

> > From: bridalsh <bweakley@>

> > Subject: Re: What to do after you finally give

up on your neighborhood school?

> > To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

> > Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 6:04 PM

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Can you tell us what happened?

> > Bev

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi. My daughter went to school for the first 2 years. She would be very

aggressive the moment she came out. We would always be about half an hour late

as she really didn't want to go and it was such a struggle to get her there.

She was a totally different child during the summer holidays that I made the

decision not to send her back.

I have been home schooling her for nearly 3 years (she is 9 now and has High

functioning autism). It has gone so well and been so much fun that I now home

school my 5 yr old son aswell. I never bothered to register him for school.

Our home school advisor told me it wasn't worth it as I would be spending so

much time doing the school run that we wouldn't be able to do all the fun things

I do with them at the moment!!

We meet up with other home educators in the area (hundreds of them!), we go on

group outings to museums, parks, soft play areas, farms, etc. We have science

workshops together and art workshops. We meet up for play and sports.

We can teach what we want at whatever level out child is capable of. You do not

have to stick to the curriculum but there are lots of resources out there. Just

look on the internet. You can pay for an entire years curicullum from a home

school resource provider or do it a lot cheaper and just borrow books from your

local library or swap books with other home educators. If you are in America,

there will be a home school network somewhere near you. (I am in UK, it is

actually harder to home school here as it is not as common).

Some people Home school for religious reasons, some because their child has

needs that are not being met in school and others because they want their child

to grow and thrive in a natural family environment and learn at their own pace

without the pressure of school.

You can learn a lot about it by looking online. If you want to know more from

me, you can email me off line.

Take care and hope you reach a decision that is good for you and your child!!

.

>

>

> Hi all,

> I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

>

> If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

>

> Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are

there?

>

> Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

>

> Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

>

> Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

> Thanks so much,

> Rose

>

[Guest guest]

Hi. My daughter went to school for the first 2 years. She would be very

aggressive the moment she came out. We would always be about half an hour late

as she really didn't want to go and it was such a struggle to get her there.

She was a totally different child during the summer holidays that I made the

decision not to send her back.

I have been home schooling her for nearly 3 years (she is 9 now and has High

functioning autism). It has gone so well and been so much fun that I now home

school my 5 yr old son aswell. I never bothered to register him for school.

Our home school advisor told me it wasn't worth it as I would be spending so

much time doing the school run that we wouldn't be able to do all the fun things

I do with them at the moment!!

We meet up with other home educators in the area (hundreds of them!), we go on

group outings to museums, parks, soft play areas, farms, etc. We have science

workshops together and art workshops. We meet up for play and sports.

We can teach what we want at whatever level out child is capable of. You do not

have to stick to the curriculum but there are lots of resources out there. Just

look on the internet. You can pay for an entire years curicullum from a home

school resource provider or do it a lot cheaper and just borrow books from your

local library or swap books with other home educators. If you are in America,

there will be a home school network somewhere near you. (I am in UK, it is

actually harder to home school here as it is not as common).

Some people Home school for religious reasons, some because their child has

needs that are not being met in school and others because they want their child

to grow and thrive in a natural family environment and learn at their own pace

without the pressure of school.

You can learn a lot about it by looking online. If you want to know more from

me, you can email me off line.

Take care and hope you reach a decision that is good for you and your child!!

.

>

>

> Hi all,

> I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

>

> If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

>

> Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are

there?

>

> Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

>

> Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

>

> Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

> Thanks so much,

> Rose

>

[Guest guest]

Hi. My daughter went to school for the first 2 years. She would be very

aggressive the moment she came out. We would always be about half an hour late

as she really didn't want to go and it was such a struggle to get her there.

She was a totally different child during the summer holidays that I made the

decision not to send her back.

I have been home schooling her for nearly 3 years (she is 9 now and has High

functioning autism). It has gone so well and been so much fun that I now home

school my 5 yr old son aswell. I never bothered to register him for school.

Our home school advisor told me it wasn't worth it as I would be spending so

much time doing the school run that we wouldn't be able to do all the fun things

I do with them at the moment!!

We meet up with other home educators in the area (hundreds of them!), we go on

group outings to museums, parks, soft play areas, farms, etc. We have science

workshops together and art workshops. We meet up for play and sports.

We can teach what we want at whatever level out child is capable of. You do not

have to stick to the curriculum but there are lots of resources out there. Just

look on the internet. You can pay for an entire years curicullum from a home

school resource provider or do it a lot cheaper and just borrow books from your

local library or swap books with other home educators. If you are in America,

there will be a home school network somewhere near you. (I am in UK, it is

actually harder to home school here as it is not as common).

Some people Home school for religious reasons, some because their child has

needs that are not being met in school and others because they want their child

to grow and thrive in a natural family environment and learn at their own pace

without the pressure of school.

You can learn a lot about it by looking online. If you want to know more from

me, you can email me off line.

Take care and hope you reach a decision that is good for you and your child!!

.

>

>

> Hi all,

> I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

>

> If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

>

> Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are

there?

>

> Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

>

> Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

>

> Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

> Thanks so much,

> Rose

>

[Guest guest]

You need to think about what is best for your daughter and it sounds like the

best thing is a change.

I know that there is a fantastic home schooling network and I feel that when

public school does not work for a child then home schooling is great option as

long as the parent has support through a network of home schooling. I know in

our area, the home schooling organization is very strong, they plan social

events, Field Trips, and organize classes utilizing Dance Studios, Karate

Studios, Art Centers and other institutions to create well-rounded curriculum

for the students. Home schooling if preformed correctly can offer great positive

social and educational opportunity for your daughter. I have always been very

impressed with the home school network in my area, and other neighbor's children

are home schooled for religious reasons. The children in my area participate in

sport with their local school district. My neighbor's son was one of the best

basketball players for our district, and in his Junior and Senior, which he now

a senior, he selected to attend the public district school with my Kim and he is

extremely happy.

There is also Internet School, my ex-neighbor enrolled their son and was very

pleased with the results, but I have no idea what school they used. I did a

searching on-line and there seems to be many available, but for child who has

turned inward I do not feel the isolation of internet school would be the best

option, do to the social aspects. Their son was extremely out going, but other

factors that created the need for the internet schooling.

In our area, there are some alternative schools, and some kids for the reason of

appropriate educate of the child have been placed in these alternative schools.

If this option were available, you would have to contact your local school

district and request what options are available, which would mean resetting-up

communication line.

http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml

My daughter Jen is enrolled in an alternative school, which was the very best

choice for her and I, just like the other parents whose children attend feel

this is the very best school on the plant for our children. My daughter has

attended the same alternative school for her whole school career and I very

pleased, because it meets her needs appropriately. It is part of our public

school system, but it manage in conjunction with the County High School, for

high school students who prefer another alternative and sometimes just new start

to make new friends.

Schools should be operated as part of the Living System and we should all look

at ourselves as livelong learners!

Best wishes,

Bev

[Guest guest]

Hello Rose -

 

Sorry to hear that you've been struggling & are fed up.

 

My daughter (now 15yo) went to a parochial (private) school.  Although the

school did (eventually) try to help her, the funding wasn't enough & the

education of the teachers in understanding & working w/Asperger students wasn't

there.

 

We transferred her to a public school which had a full time psychologist, social

workers & resource teacher.  This school was terrific & my daughter made

tremendous strides.

 

We have utilized tutors, but only over the summer & after-school.

 

Hope this helps if even just a little.

Pat

Subject: What to do after you finally give up on

your neighborhood school?

To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 4:07 PM

Hi all,

I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are there?

Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

Thanks so much,

Rose

[Guest guest]

Hello Rose -

 

Sorry to hear that you've been struggling & are fed up.

 

My daughter (now 15yo) went to a parochial (private) school.  Although the

school did (eventually) try to help her, the funding wasn't enough & the

education of the teachers in understanding & working w/Asperger students wasn't

there.

 

We transferred her to a public school which had a full time psychologist, social

workers & resource teacher.  This school was terrific & my daughter made

tremendous strides.

 

We have utilized tutors, but only over the summer & after-school.

 

Hope this helps if even just a little.

Pat

Subject: What to do after you finally give up on

your neighborhood school?

To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 4:07 PM

Hi all,

I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are there?

Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

Thanks so much,

Rose

[Guest guest]

Hello Rose -

 

Sorry to hear that you've been struggling & are fed up.

 

My daughter (now 15yo) went to a parochial (private) school.  Although the

school did (eventually) try to help her, the funding wasn't enough & the

education of the teachers in understanding & working w/Asperger students wasn't

there.

 

We transferred her to a public school which had a full time psychologist, social

workers & resource teacher.  This school was terrific & my daughter made

tremendous strides.

 

We have utilized tutors, but only over the summer & after-school.

 

Hope this helps if even just a little.

Pat

Subject: What to do after you finally give up on

your neighborhood school?

To: Autism_in_Girls_and_Women

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 4:07 PM

Hi all,

I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are there?

Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

Thanks so much,

Rose

[Guest guest]

Dear Pat,

Thanks for your response. Just curious, what state are you in? If our public

school provided those services there would be no problem!

You are right about private schools. There are none equipped to support

Aspergers kids either. Just independent one on one type tutoring schools are

advertising their ability to cope with Aspies and ADHD kids etc. It is REALLY

discouraging.

Rose

From: rbcphdyahoo (DOT) com <rbcphdyahoo (DOT) com>

Subject: [Autism_in_Girls_ and_Women] What to do after you finally give up on

your neighborhood school?

To: Autism_in_Girls_ and_Women@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 4:07 PM

Hi all,

I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are there?

Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

Thanks so much,

Rose

[Guest guest]

Hi Rose -

 

You're welcome.  I'm live in Illinois in the Chicagoland area.

 

I understand your frustration.  We've been fortunate here in that schools are

required to assist their students.  In her IEP, my daughter gets speech therapy

once/week &  has an assigned school psychologist who meets w/her once/week ( &

also on an 'as-needed' basis).  So far, we've been happy w/the support from the

public school system (altho still not w/o some struggles) where my daughter has

been mainstreamed & is flourishing.

 

There are some terrific parent support groups where we've gotten good advice. 

Are there any groups in your area?  They can be valuable sources of information.

 

Don't give up Rose!

 

Pat

From: rbcphdyahoo (DOT) com <rbcphdyahoo (DOT) com>

Subject: [Autism_in_Girls_ and_Women] What to do after you finally give up on

your neighborhood school?

To: Autism_in_Girls_ and_Women@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 4:07 PM

Hi all,

I've officially given up my neighborhood school. (Sunrise Elementary in

Northshore School district, King County WA, in case you're interested).

If you personally gave up on your school, I'd like to know what you did next?

Did you homeschool? If so, how do you set that up and what resources are there?

Or did you go to a private school? How did it work out for you?

Or did you do tutors? How did that work for you?

Flailing around and fed up, I'd love to hear from others who have moved on and

get some solid advice,

Thanks so much,

Rose