Guest guest Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Thought I would report on our first IEP today, it went well! There was a lady there who works with kids with sensory issue she said, an occupational therapist I think. She travels around and works in about 13 schools. Lucas's teacher was at the meeting, the school counselor who has a masters in autism, and the special ed teacher, a really nice guy. They explained some things they are going to start using with him. One was he will get a half day schedule on his desk. It will say what they will do in order, then he will get one at noon for the last half of the day. They explained that this will help him know what is going to happen without having to listen so much to the teacher's voice. They are also going to do this with his school work, write down like three steps rather than him having to hear the entire explanation from the teacher to the entire class, which he is missing a lot. The occupational therapist said that children like him may take so long processing the first few words that they miss the rest. I was surprised to learn there are 4 kids in his first grade class with autism disorder spectrum, all in a 1st grade class! That is high. And there are 8 in the school. This is high but I read someplace where Oregon has a high incidence of autism they don't know if people here recognize it better or what... It went so well and was very positive, the school psychologist was not there which both my daughter and I were glad about. Lucas was in a very good mood, he's felt better lately and went and drew a picture while we talked and when we were done brought it over to us. It was a very detailed drawing of the playground, play equipment and kids playing on the equipment. Lots of colors and detail. Oh yes and a MIRACLE happened. He had to pee and came to me to take him and Mrs. Chestnut said she would so off they went. When they returned she said he had gone in the boys URINAL! He has NEVER done that before, he cannot stand the sound of the tinkle, and this time he did. Amazing! We all can see where Lucas has adjusted to many things his first year of school, he used to say he hated school and now he says he really likes it. Well have to hurry now and go back, his class is having a program tonight, it is a presentation about the jungle or something. First I have heard about that, better go see if my camera is charged, talked to you all tomorrow. Life is good! Much love to you all, Carolyn ;o) Carolyn wrote: > > Hello everybody, well today is our first IEP meeting for Lucas. I am > going with my daughter to the school to meet. Meanwhile I have been > reading through " the report " the school psychologist put together on > him, quite a few pages of the tests and observations about five > different people did on him at school and it is so frustrating as they > do have some things terribly wrong on there. Kind of erodes their > credibility and my daughter is now very untrusting of them and I don't > blame her.. > > For example they insist he is not emotionally sensitive to others and > yet he is very sensitive to others. Like for example I have an older boy > who is has severe autism and learning disabilities. Lately when I take > him to the bathroom my grandson Lucas is here he goes in and observes us > and asked me why I sit on the side of the tub with my arm around my > son's shoulders. I told him it is because Marty is scared in the > bathroom. He always get jerky in there and I think is afraid he'll have > a seizure which he's had many times. Lucas was amazed he was afraid of > bathrooms just like he is, and he suggested he turn on the light, he > always turns on two lights, but then he decided not to because the light > might scare him. You can see the compassion on Lucas's face. > > Another thing the report says is Lucas is not imaginative.. Huh! Also > says he daydreams in class. Well what they missed was he is imagining > great scenereos in his head, usually complicated movie scenes he's seen, > then he draws detailed pictures of them, he is always drawing, he is > about the best artist I've ever seen at that age and his teacher even > said so and said she was going to save the paper with all the telephones > poles he drew in great detail because she said she is quite convinced he > will be famous someday. > > Oh yes and he does not like personal interaction. Huh! This kid is dying > for personal interaction, you should see him with his older brother, any > little friendly gesture from him and Lucas will do anything for him. The > other day when he was upset fishing this is how his brother calmed him > down, just put his arm around him, told him he was his best friend and > told him to sit down and stop yelling and Lucas did. Lucas will do > anything if you will be his friend, he craves affection, is a very > loving and sweet child... > > And as to reading and writing and math he does all of them perfectly > when I ask him questions. He doesn't always work with a large class > though, like when the teacher says take out your spelling book, open it > up to page 27, write the word down. He doesn't usually do that but he is > getting better at following directions in class. He certainly does > understand that he is supposed to and the teacher is not happy with him > if he does not do the work, and he wants to please her. > > He does understand what he does wrong and can repeat back to you what it > is and then work on changing his behavior.. > > Oh yes and the psychologist had down on one report that Lucas's doctor > " suspects autism " and the truth of the matter is his doctor was amazed > and perplexed the schools wanted him tested as he has never seen a clue > of it in the office visits he's had. Not that that is so unusual as he's > only been there when sick or to get shots, but she put in the report > that he was the one who alerted them.Not true! > > So with this kind of monkey business they have lost their credibility > with us and we wonder how they are going to be able to help Lucas, seems > they asked a lot of questions and made a lot of observations trying to > pigeon hole him into the autism spectrum and they are missing out on a > whole lot of information and getting a lot wrong. > > Sorry for the ramble but I am a little worked up about it, today it is > supposed to be about occupational therapy...not sure what that even is. > > Will let you know, > Carolyn > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Oh yes one more thing, I wanted to meet the other kids with autism and their parents, and the school counselor said she is going to set up a support group for next fall so we can all meet and share concerns, etc. I think that is going to be so fun to do! Carolyn Carolyn wrote: > Thought I would report on our first IEP today, it went well! There was > a lady there who works with kids with sensory issue she said, an > occupational therapist I think. She travels around and works in about > 13 schools. Lucas's teacher was at the meeting, the school counselor > who has a masters in autism, and the special ed teacher, a really nice > guy. They explained some things they are going to start using with > him. One was he will get a half day schedule on his desk. It will say > what they will do in order, then he will get one at noon for the last > half of the day. They explained that this will help him know what is > going to happen without having to listen so much to the teacher's voice. > > They are also going to do this with his school work, write down like > three steps rather than him having to hear the entire explanation from > the teacher to the entire class, which he is missing a lot. The > occupational therapist said that children like him may take so long > processing the first few words that they miss the rest. I was > surprised to learn there are 4 kids in his first grade class with > autism disorder spectrum, all in a 1st grade class! That is high. And > there are 8 in the school. This is high but I read someplace where > Oregon has a high incidence of autism they don't know if people here > recognize it better or what... > > It went so well and was very positive, the school psychologist was not > there which both my daughter and I were glad about. Lucas was in a > very good mood, he's felt better lately and went and drew a picture > while we talked and when we were done brought it over to us. It was a > very detailed drawing of the playground, play equipment and kids > playing on the equipment. Lots of colors and detail. > > Oh yes and a MIRACLE happened. He had to pee and came to me to take > him and Mrs. Chestnut said she would so off they went. When they > returned she said he had gone in the boys URINAL! He has NEVER done > that before, he cannot stand the sound of the tinkle, and this time he > did. Amazing! > > We all can see where Lucas has adjusted to many things his first year > of school, he used to say he hated school and now he says he really > likes it. > > Well have to hurry now and go back, his class is having a program > tonight, it is a presentation about the jungle or something. First I > have heard about that, better go see if my camera is charged, talked > to you all tomorrow. > > Life is good! > > Much love to you all, > Carolyn ;o) > > > Carolyn wrote: >> >> Hello everybody, well today is our first IEP meeting for Lucas. I am >> going with my daughter to the school to meet. Meanwhile I have been >> reading through " the report " the school psychologist put together on >> him, quite a few pages of the tests and observations about five >> different people did on him at school and it is so frustrating as they >> do have some things terribly wrong on there. Kind of erodes their >> credibility and my daughter is now very untrusting of them and I don't >> blame her.. >> >> For example they insist he is not emotionally sensitive to others and >> yet he is very sensitive to others. Like for example I have an older boy >> who is has severe autism and learning disabilities. Lately when I take >> him to the bathroom my grandson Lucas is here he goes in and observes us >> and asked me why I sit on the side of the tub with my arm around my >> son's shoulders. I told him it is because Marty is scared in the >> bathroom. He always get jerky in there and I think is afraid he'll have >> a seizure which he's had many times. Lucas was amazed he was afraid of >> bathrooms just like he is, and he suggested he turn on the light, he >> always turns on two lights, but then he decided not to because the light >> might scare him. You can see the compassion on Lucas's face. >> >> Another thing the report says is Lucas is not imaginative.. Huh! Also >> says he daydreams in class. Well what they missed was he is imagining >> great scenereos in his head, usually complicated movie scenes he's seen, >> then he draws detailed pictures of them, he is always drawing, he is >> about the best artist I've ever seen at that age and his teacher even >> said so and said she was going to save the paper with all the telephones >> poles he drew in great detail because she said she is quite convinced he >> will be famous someday. >> >> Oh yes and he does not like personal interaction. Huh! This kid is dying >> for personal interaction, you should see him with his older brother, any >> little friendly gesture from him and Lucas will do anything for him. The >> other day when he was upset fishing this is how his brother calmed him >> down, just put his arm around him, told him he was his best friend and >> told him to sit down and stop yelling and Lucas did. Lucas will do >> anything if you will be his friend, he craves affection, is a very >> loving and sweet child... >> >> And as to reading and writing and math he does all of them perfectly >> when I ask him questions. He doesn't always work with a large class >> though, like when the teacher says take out your spelling book, open it >> up to page 27, write the word down. He doesn't usually do that but he is >> getting better at following directions in class. He certainly does >> understand that he is supposed to and the teacher is not happy with him >> if he does not do the work, and he wants to please her. >> >> He does understand what he does wrong and can repeat back to you what it >> is and then work on changing his behavior.. >> >> Oh yes and the psychologist had down on one report that Lucas's doctor >> " suspects autism " and the truth of the matter is his doctor was amazed >> and perplexed the schools wanted him tested as he has never seen a clue >> of it in the office visits he's had. Not that that is so unusual as he's >> only been there when sick or to get shots, but she put in the report >> that he was the one who alerted them.Not true! >> >> So with this kind of monkey business they have lost their credibility >> with us and we wonder how they are going to be able to help Lucas, seems >> they asked a lot of questions and made a lot of observations trying to >> pigeon hole him into the autism spectrum and they are missing out on a >> whole lot of information and getting a lot wrong. >> >> Sorry for the ramble but I am a little worked up about it, today it is >> supposed to be about occupational therapy...not sure what that even is. >> >> Will let you know, >> Carolyn >> >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Glad to hear your meeting went so well! Sounds like Lucas is going to get all the support he needs to succeed in school!! Estevan, SK Canada -- Re: First IEP for Lucas Oh yes one more thing, I wanted to meet the other kids with autism and their parents, and the school counselor said she is going to set up a support group for next fall so we can all meet and share concerns, etc. I think that is going to be so fun to do! Carolyn Carolyn wrote: > Thought I would report on our first IEP today, it went well! There was > a lady there who works with kids with sensory issue she said, an > occupational therapist I think. She travels around and works in about > 13 schools. Lucas's teacher was at the meeting, the school counselor > who has a masters in autism, and the special ed teacher, a really nice > guy. They explained some things they are going to start using with > him. One was he will get a half day schedule on his desk. It will say > what they will do in order, then he will get one at noon for the last > half of the day. They explained that this will help him know what is > going to happen without having to listen so much to the teacher's voice. > > They are also going to do this with his school work, write down like > three steps rather than him having to hear the entire explanation from > the teacher to the entire class, which he is missing a lot. The > occupational therapist said that children like him may take so long > processing the first few words that they miss the rest. I was > surprised to learn there are 4 kids in his first grade class with > autism disorder spectrum, all in a 1st grade class! That is high. And > there are 8 in the school. This is high but I read someplace where > Oregon has a high incidence of autism they don't know if people here > recognize it better or what... > > It went so well and was very positive, the school psychologist was not > there which both my daughter and I were glad about. Lucas was in a > very good mood, he's felt better lately and went and drew a picture > while we talked and when we were done brought it over to us. It was a > very detailed drawing of the playground, play equipment and kids > playing on the equipment. Lots of colors and detail. > > Oh yes and a MIRACLE happened. He had to pee and came to me to take > him and Mrs. Chestnut said she would so off they went. When they > returned she said he had gone in the boys URINAL! He has NEVER done > that before, he cannot stand the sound of the tinkle, and this time he > did. Amazing! > > We all can see where Lucas has adjusted to many things his first year > of school, he used to say he hated school and now he says he really > likes it. > > Well have to hurry now and go back, his class is having a program > tonight, it is a presentation about the jungle or something. First I > have heard about that, better go see if my camera is charged, talked > to you all tomorrow. > > Life is good! > > Much love to you all, > Carolyn ;o) > > > Carolyn wrote: >> >> Hello everybody, well today is our first IEP meeting for Lucas. I am >> going with my daughter to the school to meet. Meanwhile I have been >> reading through "the report" the school psychologist put together on >> him, quite a few pages of the tests and observations about five >> different people did on him at school and it is so frustrating as they >> do have some things terribly wrong on there. Kind of erodes their >> credibility and my daughter is now very untrusting of them and I don't >> blame her.. >> >> For example they insist he is not emotionally sensitive to others and >> yet he is very sensitive to others. Like for example I have an older boy >> who is has severe autism and learning disabilities. Lately when I take >> him to the bathroom my grandson Lucas is here he goes in and observes us >> and asked me why I sit on the side of the tub with my arm around my >> son's shoulders. I told him it is because Marty is scared in the >> bathroom. He always get jerky in there and I think is afraid he'll have >> a seizure which he's had many times. Lucas was amazed he was afraid of >> bathrooms just like he is, and he suggested he turn on the light, he >> always turns on two lights, but then he decided not to because the light >> might scare him. You can see the compassion on Lucas's face. >> >> Another thing the report says is Lucas is not imaginative.. Huh! Also >> says he daydreams in class. Well what they missed was he is imagining >> great scenereos in his head, usually complicated movie scenes he's seen, >> then he draws detailed pictures of them, he is always drawing, he is >> about the best artist I've ever seen at that age and his teacher even >> said so and said she was going to save the paper with all the telephones >> poles he drew in great detail because she said she is quite convinced he >> will be famous someday. >> >> Oh yes and he does not like personal interaction. Huh! This kid is dying >> for personal interaction, you should see him with his older brother, any >> little friendly gesture from him and Lucas will do anything for him. The >> other day when he was upset fishing this is how his brother calmed him >> down, just put his arm around him, told him he was his best friend and >> told him to sit down and stop yelling and Lucas did. Lucas will do >> anything if you will be his friend, he craves affection, is a very >> loving and sweet child... >> >> And as to reading and writing and math he does all of them perfectly >> when I ask him questions. He doesn't always work with a large class >> though, like when the teacher says take out your spelling book, open it >> up to page 27, write the word down. He doesn't usually do that but he is >> getting better at following directions in class. He certainly does >> understand that he is supposed to and the teacher is not happy with him >> if he does not do the work, and he wants to please her. >> >> He does understand what he does wrong and can repeat back to you what it >> is and then work on changing his behavior.. >> >> Oh yes and the psychologist had down on one report that Lucas's doctor >> "suspects autism" and the truth of the matter is his doctor was amazed >> and perplexed the schools wanted him tested as he has never seen a clue >> of it in the office visits he's had. Not that that is so unusual as he's >> only been there when sick or to get shots, but she put in the report >> that he was the one who alerted them.Not true! >> >> So with this kind of monkey business they have lost their credibility >> with us and we wonder how they are going to be able to help Lucas, seems >> they asked a lot of questions and made a lot of observations trying to >> pigeon hole him into the autism spectrum and they are missing out on a >> whole lot of information and getting a lot wrong. >> >> Sorry for the ramble but I am a little worked up about it, today it is >> supposed to be about occupational therapy...not sure what that even is. >> >> Will let you know, >> Carolyn >> >> > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I am so happy that this was a positive experience! Sherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 5:48 PMSubject: Re: First IEP for Lucas Oh yes one more thing, I wanted to meet the other kids with autism and their parents, and the school counselor said she is going to set up a support group for next fall so we can all meet and share concerns, etc. I think that is going to be so fun to do!CarolynCarolyn wrote:> Thought I would report on our first IEP today, it went well! There was > a lady there who works with kids with sensory issue she said, an > occupational therapist I think. She travels around and works in about > 13 schools. Lucas's teacher was at the meeting, the school counselor > who has a masters in autism, and the special ed teacher, a really nice > guy. They explained some things they are going to start using with > him. One was he will get a half day schedule on his desk. It will say > what they will do in order, then he will get one at noon for the last > half of the day. They explained that this will help him know what is > going to happen without having to listen so much to the teacher's voice.>> They are also going to do this with his school work, write down like > three steps rather than him having to hear the entire explanation from > the teacher to the entire class, which he is missing a lot. The > occupational therapist said that children like him may take so long > processing the first few words that they miss the rest. I was > surprised to learn there are 4 kids in his first grade class with > autism disorder spectrum, all in a 1st grade class! That is high. And > there are 8 in the school. This is high but I read someplace where > Oregon has a high incidence of autism they don't know if people here > recognize it better or what...>> It went so well and was very positive, the school psychologist was not > there which both my daughter and I were glad about. Lucas was in a > very good mood, he's felt better lately and went and drew a picture > while we talked and when we were done brought it over to us. It was a > very detailed drawing of the playground, play equipment and kids > playing on the equipment. Lots of colors and detail.>> Oh yes and a MIRACLE happened. He had to pee and came to me to take > him and Mrs. Chestnut said she would so off they went. When they > returned she said he had gone in the boys URINAL! He has NEVER done > that before, he cannot stand the sound of the tinkle, and this time he > did. Amazing!>> We all can see where Lucas has adjusted to many things his first year > of school, he used to say he hated school and now he says he really > likes it.>> Well have to hurry now and go back, his class is having a program > tonight, it is a presentation about the jungle or something. First I > have heard about that, better go see if my camera is charged, talked > to you all tomorrow.>> Life is good!>> Much love to you all,> Carolyn ;o)>>> Carolyn wrote:>>>> Hello everybody, well today is our first IEP meeting for Lucas. I am>> going with my daughter to the school to meet. Meanwhile I have been>> reading through "the report" the school psychologist put together on>> him, quite a few pages of the tests and observations about five>> different people did on him at school and it is so frustrating as they>> do have some things terribly wrong on there. Kind of erodes their>> credibility and my daughter is now very untrusting of them and I don't>> blame her..>>>> For example they insist he is not emotionally sensitive to others and>> yet he is very sensitive to others. Like for example I have an older boy>> who is has severe autism and learning disabilities. Lately when I take>> him to the bathroom my grandson Lucas is here he goes in and observes us>> and asked me why I sit on the side of the tub with my arm around my>> son's shoulders. I told him it is because Marty is scared in the>> bathroom. He always get jerky in there and I think is afraid he'll have>> a seizure which he's had many times. Lucas was amazed he was afraid of>> bathrooms just like he is, and he suggested he turn on the light, he>> always turns on two lights, but then he decided not to because the light>> might scare him. You can see the compassion on Lucas's face.>>>> Another thing the report says is Lucas is not imaginative.. Huh! Also>> says he daydreams in class. Well what they missed was he is imagining>> great scenereos in his head, usually complicated movie scenes he's seen,>> then he draws detailed pictures of them, he is always drawing, he is>> about the best artist I've ever seen at that age and his teacher even>> said so and said she was going to save the paper with all the telephones>> poles he drew in great detail because she said she is quite convinced he>> will be famous someday.>>>> Oh yes and he does not like personal interaction. Huh! This kid is dying>> for personal interaction, you should see him with his older brother, any>> little friendly gesture from him and Lucas will do anything for him. The>> other day when he was upset fishing this is how his brother calmed him>> down, just put his arm around him, told him he was his best friend and>> told him to sit down and stop yelling and Lucas did. Lucas will do>> anything if you will be his friend, he craves affection, is a very>> loving and sweet child...>>>> And as to reading and writing and math he does all of them perfectly>> when I ask him questions. He doesn't always work with a large class>> though, like when the teacher says take out your spelling book, open it>> up to page 27, write the word down. He doesn't usually do that but he is>> getting better at following directions in class. He certainly does>> understand that he is supposed to and the teacher is not happy with him>> if he does not do the work, and he wants to please her.>>>> He does understand what he does wrong and can repeat back to you what it>> is and then work on changing his behavior..>>>> Oh yes and the psychologist had down on one report that Lucas's doctor>> "suspects autism" and the truth of the matter is his doctor was amazed>> and perplexed the schools wanted him tested as he has never seen a clue>> of it in the office visits he's had. Not that that is so unusual as he's>> only been there when sick or to get shots, but she put in the report>> that he was the one who alerted them.Not true!>>>> So with this kind of monkey business they have lost their credibility>> with us and we wonder how they are going to be able to help Lucas, seems>> they asked a lot of questions and made a lot of observations trying to>> pigeon hole him into the autism spectrum and they are missing out on a>> whole lot of information and getting a lot wrong.>>>> Sorry for the ramble but I am a little worked up about it, today it is>> supposed to be about occupational therapy...not sure what that even is.>>>> Will let you know,>> Carolyn>>>> >------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Yes it was a surprise! I think one reason was because the school psychologist wasn't there, she was kind of a downer, her attitude was. I've had a lot of experience with those sorts of people in the school system when my son was growing up. I finally just attributed it to a bad spirit...our spirits clashed.. Oh yes the school program last night was really fun! It was just the 1st grade and they sang a bunch of African songs and played on instruments, drums, xylophones, etc. I was not sure how Lucas was going to do because when we were waiting outside the little boys were all running in the grass and he was having lots of fun and then when we called him over to get back in line he got real upset and he said, " Shut up Grandma! " about as mean as he could! He was mad at me for ruining his fun. So we didn't know if we should take him and leave with him or what. His mom was pretty mad at him and squeezed his arm real hard and told him to stop it in no uncertain terms, and he cried a little when he was corrected then went on it. And he did great! At first he did not sing or do the hand motions but after awhile kind of reluctantly warmed up to them and did a few. I was really proud of him for following through. I know if I had been that young there would have been no way on earth I would have gotten up in front of all those parents staring at me. No way! And I was in the very back because I was taking video and I waved at him and he waved back, so then I did some hand signals and he followed me, if that wasn't funny. It kind of all blended into the song so people didn't really notice but I did. It was just so fun and such a blessing to us all. Carolyn ;o) Sherri Cline wrote: > I am so happy that this was a positive experience! > Sherri > 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, > and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. > > *From:* Carolyn > *To:* autism-aspergers > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 7, 2011 5:48 PM > *Subject:* Re: First IEP for Lucas > > Oh yes one more thing, I wanted to meet the other kids with autism and > their parents, and the school counselor said she is going to set up a > support group for next fall so we can all meet and share concerns, etc. > I think that is going to be so fun to do! > Carolyn > > Carolyn wrote: > > Thought I would report on our first IEP today, it went well! There was > > a lady there who works with kids with sensory issue she said, an > > occupational therapist I think. She travels around and works in about > > 13 schools. Lucas's teacher was at the meeting, the school counselor > > who has a masters in autism, and the special ed teacher, a really nice > > guy. They explained some things they are going to start using with > > him. One was he will get a half day schedule on his desk. It will say > > what they will do in order, then he will get one at noon for the last > > half of the day. They explained that this will help him know what is > > going to happen without having to listen so much to the teacher's voice. > > > > They are also going to do this with his school work, write down like > > three steps rather than him having to hear the entire explanation from > > the teacher to the entire class, which he is missing a lot. The > > occupational therapist said that children like him may take so long > > processing the first few words that they miss the rest. I was > > surprised to learn there are 4 kids in his first grade class with > > autism disorder spectrum, all in a 1st grade class! That is high. And > > there are 8 in the school. This is high but I read someplace where > > Oregon has a high incidence of autism they don't know if people here > > recognize it better or what... > > > > It went so well and was very positive, the school psychologist was not > > there which both my daughter and I were glad about. Lucas was in a > > very good mood, he's felt better lately and went and drew a picture > > while we talked and when we were done brought it over to us. It was a > > very detailed drawing of the playground, play equipment and kids > > playing on the equipment. Lots of colors and detail. > > > > Oh yes and a MIRACLE happened. He had to pee and came to me to take > > him and Mrs. Chestnut said she would so off they went. When they > > returned she said he had gone in the boys URINAL! He has NEVER done > > that before, he cannot stand the sound of the tinkle, and this time he > > did. Amazing! > > > > We all can see where Lucas has adjusted to many things his first year > > of school, he used to say he hated school and now he says he really > > likes it. > > > > Well have to hurry now and go back, his class is having a program > > tonight, it is a presentation about the jungle or something. First I > > have heard about that, better go see if my camera is charged, talked > > to you all tomorrow. > > > > Life is good! > > > > Much love to you all, > > Carolyn ;o) > > > > > > Carolyn wrote: > >> > >> Hello everybody, well today is our first IEP meeting for Lucas. I am > >> going with my daughter to the school to meet. Meanwhile I have been > >> reading through " the report " the school psychologist put together on > >> him, quite a few pages of the tests and observations about five > >> different people did on him at school and it is so frustrating as they > >> do have some things terribly wrong on there. Kind of erodes their > >> credibility and my daughter is now very untrusting of them and I don't > >> blame her.. > >> > >> For example they insist he is not emotionally sensitive to others and > >> yet he is very sensitive to others. Like for example I have an > older boy > >> who is has severe autism and learning disabilities. Lately when I take > >> him to the bathroom my grandson Lucas is here he goes in and > observes us > >> and asked me why I sit on the side of the tub with my arm around my > >> son's shoulders. I told him it is because Marty is scared in the > >> bathroom. He always get jerky in there and I think is afraid he'll have > >> a seizure which he's had many times. Lucas was amazed he was afraid of > >> bathrooms just like he is, and he suggested he turn on the light, he > >> always turns on two lights, but then he decided not to because the > light > >> might scare him. You can see the compassion on Lucas's face. > >> > >> Another thing the report says is Lucas is not imaginative.. Huh! Also > >> says he daydreams in class. Well what they missed was he is imagining > >> great scenereos in his head, usually complicated movie scenes he's > seen, > >> then he draws detailed pictures of them, he is always drawing, he is > >> about the best artist I've ever seen at that age and his teacher even > >> said so and said she was going to save the paper with all the > telephones > >> poles he drew in great detail because she said she is quite > convinced he > >> will be famous someday. > >> > >> Oh yes and he does not like personal interaction. Huh! This kid is > dying > >> for personal interaction, you should see him with his older > brother, any > >> little friendly gesture from him and Lucas will do anything for > him. The > >> other day when he was upset fishing this is how his brother calmed him > >> down, just put his arm around him, told him he was his best friend and > >> told him to sit down and stop yelling and Lucas did. Lucas will do > >> anything if you will be his friend, he craves affection, is a very > >> loving and sweet child... > >> > >> And as to reading and writing and math he does all of them perfectly > >> when I ask him questions. He doesn't always work with a large class > >> though, like when the teacher says take out your spelling book, open it > >> up to page 27, write the word down. He doesn't usually do that but > he is > >> getting better at following directions in class. He certainly does > >> understand that he is supposed to and the teacher is not happy with him > >> if he does not do the work, and he wants to please her. > >> > >> He does understand what he does wrong and can repeat back to you > what it > >> is and then work on changing his behavior.. > >> > >> Oh yes and the psychologist had down on one report that Lucas's doctor > >> " suspects autism " and the truth of the matter is his doctor was amazed > >> and perplexed the schools wanted him tested as he has never seen a clue > >> of it in the office visits he's had. Not that that is so unusual as > he's > >> only been there when sick or to get shots, but she put in the report > >> that he was the one who alerted them.Not true! > >> > >> So with this kind of monkey business they have lost their credibility > >> with us and we wonder how they are going to be able to help Lucas, > seems > >> they asked a lot of questions and made a lot of observations trying to > >> pigeon hole him into the autism spectrum and they are missing out on a > >> whole lot of information and getting a lot wrong. > >> > >> Sorry for the ramble but I am a little worked up about it, today it is > >> supposed to be about occupational therapy...not sure what that even is. > >> > >> Will let you know, > >> Carolyn > >> > >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I have been fine with our psychologist not being in attendance, as long as his report is. I don't care for him personally, and don't feel he has much to add to the meeting.And it's nice to hear that the performance went well. Sherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.To: autism-aspergers Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 9:54 AMSubject: Re: First IEP for Lucas Yes it was a surprise! I think one reason was because the school psychologist wasn't there, she was kind of a downer, her attitude was. I've had a lot of experience with those sorts of people in the school system when my son was growing up. I finally just attributed it to a bad spirit...our spirits clashed..Oh yes the school program last night was really fun! It was just the 1st grade and they sang a bunch of African songs and played on instruments, drums, xylophones, etc. I was not sure how Lucas was going to do because when we were waiting outside the little boys were all running in the grass and he was having lots of fun and then when we called him over to get back in line he got real upset and he said, "Shut up Grandma!" about as mean as he could! He was mad at me for ruining his fun.So we didn't know if we should take him and leave with him or what. His mom was pretty mad at him and squeezed his arm real hard and told him to stop it in no uncertain terms, and he cried a little when he was corrected then went on it. And he did great! At first he did not sing or do the hand motions but after awhile kind of reluctantly warmed up to them and did a few. I was really proud of him for following through. I know if I had been that young there would have been no way on earth I would have gotten up in front of all those parents staring at me. No way!And I was in the very back because I was taking video and I waved at him and he waved back, so then I did some hand signals and he followed me, if that wasn't funny. It kind of all blended into the song so people didn't really notice but I did. It was just so fun and such a blessing to us all.Carolyn ;o)Sherri Cline wrote:> I am so happy that this was a positive experience!> Sherri> 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, > and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.>> *From:* Carolyn > *To:* autism-aspergers > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 7, 2011 5:48 PM> *Subject:* Re: First IEP for Lucas>> Oh yes one more thing, I wanted to meet the other kids with autism and> their parents, and the school counselor said she is going to set up a> support group for next fall so we can all meet and share concerns, etc.> I think that is going to be so fun to do!> Carolyn>> Carolyn wrote:> > Thought I would report on our first IEP today, it went well! There was> > a lady there who works with kids with sensory issue she said, an> > occupational therapist I think. She travels around and works in about> > 13 schools. Lucas's teacher was at the meeting, the school counselor> > who has a masters in autism, and the special ed teacher, a really nice> > guy. They explained some things they are going to start using with> > him. One was he will get a half day schedule on his desk. It will say> > what they will do in order, then he will get one at noon for the last> > half of the day. They explained that this will help him know what is> > going to happen without having to listen so much to the teacher's voice.> >> > They are also going to do this with his school work, write down like> > three steps rather than him having to hear the entire explanation from> > the teacher to the entire class, which he is missing a lot. The> > occupational therapist said that children like him may take so long> > processing the first few words that they miss the rest. I was> > surprised to learn there are 4 kids in his first grade class with> > autism disorder spectrum, all in a 1st grade class! That is high. And> > there are 8 in the school. This is high but I read someplace where> > Oregon has a high incidence of autism they don't know if people here> > recognize it better or what...> >> > It went so well and was very positive, the school psychologist was not> > there which both my daughter and I were glad about. Lucas was in a> > very good mood, he's felt better lately and went and drew a picture> > while we talked and when we were done brought it over to us. It was a> > very detailed drawing of the playground, play equipment and kids> > playing on the equipment. Lots of colors and detail.> >> > Oh yes and a MIRACLE happened. He had to pee and came to me to take> > him and Mrs. Chestnut said she would so off they went. When they> > returned she said he had gone in the boys URINAL! He has NEVER done> > that before, he cannot stand the sound of the tinkle, and this time he> > did. Amazing!> >> > We all can see where Lucas has adjusted to many things his first year> > of school, he used to say he hated school and now he says he really> > likes it.> >> > Well have to hurry now and go back, his class is having a program> > tonight, it is a presentation about the jungle or something. First I> > have heard about that, better go see if my camera is charged, talked> > to you all tomorrow.> >> > Life is good!> >> > Much love to you all,> > Carolyn ;o)> >> >> > Carolyn wrote:> >>> >> Hello everybody, well today is our first IEP meeting for Lucas. I am> >> going with my daughter to the school to meet. Meanwhile I have been> >> reading through "the report" the school psychologist put together on> >> him, quite a few pages of the tests and observations about five> >> different people did on him at school and it is so frustrating as they> >> do have some things terribly wrong on there. Kind of erodes their> >> credibility and my daughter is now very untrusting of them and I don't> >> blame her..> >>> >> For example they insist he is not emotionally sensitive to others and> >> yet he is very sensitive to others. Like for example I have an > older boy> >> who is has severe autism and learning disabilities. Lately when I take> >> him to the bathroom my grandson Lucas is here he goes in and > observes us> >> and asked me why I sit on the side of the tub with my arm around my> >> son's shoulders. I told him it is because Marty is scared in the> >> bathroom. He always get jerky in there and I think is afraid he'll have> >> a seizure which he's had many times. Lucas was amazed he was afraid of> >> bathrooms just like he is, and he suggested he turn on the light, he> >> always turns on two lights, but then he decided not to because the > light> >> might scare him. You can see the compassion on Lucas's face.> >>> >> Another thing the report says is Lucas is not imaginative.. Huh! Also> >> says he daydreams in class. Well what they missed was he is imagining> >> great scenereos in his head, usually complicated movie scenes he's > seen,> >> then he draws detailed pictures of them, he is always drawing, he is> >> about the best artist I've ever seen at that age and his teacher even> >> said so and said she was going to save the paper with all the > telephones> >> poles he drew in great detail because she said she is quite > convinced he> >> will be famous someday.> >>> >> Oh yes and he does not like personal interaction. Huh! This kid is > dying> >> for personal interaction, you should see him with his older > brother, any> >> little friendly gesture from him and Lucas will do anything for > him. The> >> other day when he was upset fishing this is how his brother calmed him> >> down, just put his arm around him, told him he was his best friend and> >> told him to sit down and stop yelling and Lucas did. Lucas will do> >> anything if you will be his friend, he craves affection, is a very> >> loving and sweet child...> >>> >> And as to reading and writing and math he does all of them perfectly> >> when I ask him questions. He doesn't always work with a large class> >> though, like when the teacher says take out your spelling book, open it> >> up to page 27, write the word down. He doesn't usually do that but > he is> >> getting better at following directions in class. He certainly does> >> understand that he is supposed to and the teacher is not happy with him> >> if he does not do the work, and he wants to please her.> >>> >> He does understand what he does wrong and can repeat back to you > what it> >> is and then work on changing his behavior..> >>> >> Oh yes and the psychologist had down on one report that Lucas's doctor> >> "suspects autism" and the truth of the matter is his doctor was amazed> >> and perplexed the schools wanted him tested as he has never seen a clue> >> of it in the office visits he's had. Not that that is so unusual as > he's> >> only been there when sick or to get shots, but she put in the report> >> that he was the one who alerted them.Not true!> >>> >> So with this kind of monkey business they have lost their credibility> >> with us and we wonder how they are going to be able to help Lucas, > seems> >> they asked a lot of questions and made a lot of observations trying to> >> pigeon hole him into the autism spectrum and they are missing out on a> >> whole lot of information and getting a lot wrong.> >>> >> Sorry for the ramble but I am a little worked up about it, today it is> >> supposed to be about occupational therapy...not sure what that even is.> >>> >> Will let you know,> >> Carolyn> >>> >>> >>>> ------------------------------------>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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