Re: Help - Need advise for pre-school

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Hi ,Good to hear from you!!We just started Keira in preschool this month. We had kept her out since we didn't want her getting sick with the casting and anesthesia. We are taking a cast break and Keira will get her brace next Tuesday. So, I thought it was a good time to start her. She hasn't gotten sick, but I have!!One issue that we had trouble with was the bathroom and trying to find someone who would help her. Many facilities didn't want to deal with this, so I kept looking until I found someone I was comfortable with. We also sent a raincoat for Keira to wear when they use the sand/water table. They were happy to accommodate her.It sounds like the number of staff is a good number, I would meet with them to see if they are comfortable helping/dealing with your concerns and your son's needs. (I know they have to

'take them' related to the ADA requirements, but who wants to put your child with someone who isn't happy helping?)LizSubject: Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.

Thanks for you help!

And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!

, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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My son was only 13 months old when his cast was applied, but we enrolled him in a preschool/daycare that is half special needs kids and half typical kids when he was 16 months old. He was a lot younger than your son, so the teacher student ratio was 1 teacher, 2 aids, and 13 kids. But, again, these were kids that were 13 months - 2 years old. We showed them how to diaper him with the cast and just gave them instructions about not letting him participate in sand or water play (and also keep him away from other kids who might be playing with sand, etc. They were really great about it and we had no problems whatsoever. But your situation is slightly different since your son also can not walk and has a hearing impairment. I am surprised they wouldn't choose a

special needs preschool for him. Of course that might be because in your area the special needs preschools have kids with a lot of cognitive issues and if your child is cognitively on target it might serve him better to be with the regular kids. I would just work with the preschool teachers to make sure they understand his specific needs. If you have good preschool teachers, it might work out well. Now that my older son is 4, I don't notice as many illnesses going around the classrooms. But your son will likely get more illnesses than he does now at home.

To: infantile_scoliosis Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 3:30:42 PMSubject: Help - Need advise for pre-school

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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Hi ,

My son Finn was just assessed for the school district preschool. He qualified for Speech and ortho reasons. We are just going to send him one day a week until we know if he can handle it and then when he is four he can attend more. The last thing I want is for him to be sick all the time. Are you thinking of full time? I will be curious how it goes if you decide to send you child. I felt sick thinking about it!! Too much worry, although I am sure it will be fine.

Subject: Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 3:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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Hi ,

We've had a problem getting Noelle into Pre- school for 3 year olds simply because of the potty-training. The teacher and aides won't assist her in the bathroom and she won't have the flexibility to clean herself from behind if she has a bowel movement. We were told that she might be eleigilbe for a personal aide through the public school system in our town, but we haven't crossed that bridge yet.... You might try calling your local school system and asking about that service..... Steph

Subject: Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 7:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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Hi ,

I'm chiming in because we just did our first tour of a pre-school today for our son Bexon, who will be starting in fall 2010. This place was great, but had a lot of sand in one area, and some water play was going on (kids building small "rivers" in the sand).

I want to ask the group what they suggest, just in case he's not out of casts by then? I don't think the teachers can keep them out of the sand, during hours of outdoor time, and how do you stop all the other kids from getting them wet?

Thanks in advance for your help!

-Heidi (Bexon's Mom)

Subject: Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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I'm responding to my own post, because I hadn't read the others when I sent it. Where we live, all pre-schools are "fee", even public ones, unless you make a very low income. Even the public ones are $900 a month, for a full day, and the private ones go up to around 1200, so it's all quite pricey.

I'm wondering if our child is still in the cast at that point- very likely in our case- if I can't do pre-school becuase of potty and water/sand issues. Any thoughts? Is pre-school crucial for development?

It sounds early for us to be thinking of this, but other parents tell us we're altready behind- many of these schools in our area already have waiting lists. Crazy!

-Heidi (Bexon's Mom, 23 months old in 2nd cast from SLC, currently 29 degrees in cast)

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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Hi Heidi,Did you go to preschool? I know I didn't or my husband. Or either sister.First off you I am a mother that plans to home school her children and I also plan to do a home school preschool starting in September.I don't think Bexon will fall behind if he is NOT in preschool.My thoughts on our kids that are in a cast or brace 23 hours a day-----IF you are blessed enough to be able to stay home with your child, then take full advantage of that. I know there are many parents that must work and I can totally understand that. By all means do your very best to find a preschool that can accommodate your child.My thoughts....bottom line preschool is not crucial.TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is currently in a brace at night.Casting 14

months.

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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Hi Tasha,

I did go to pre-school in small town Hays, KS, and the only thing I remember is that we had outdoor time in the yard and everybody wanted to get to the big, wooden rocking horse first! Oh, and that I had a crush on a little boy named Jeff, who looked pretty much exactly like my husband (as a child). Oh, the acorn (that becomes the tree) is strong! ; )

Thank you for your thoughts, we'll keep investigating our options. Some of these parent in LA are a bit crazy when it comes to pre-school, I think the kids need to play and socialize and be loved. They're just little kids, they should get the chance to be kids!

-Heidi

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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Hi,

I just went through this. When trying to find a preschool for I explained his situation to the director and she did not do much to reassure me about sending him there. They have a "tactile table" that from time to time has sand in it. will be in one or two more casts so I suggested, until he is in a brace, to put something other than SAND. Her response was something along the lines of "I can't promise you anything." I hung up and thought about it and realized that I was mad. If he had a peanut allergy they wouldn't be eating peanut butter or playing with peanuts! Long story longer, I spoke with the teacher and SHE assured me there would not be sand until could be around it safely. She said she will help him with getting the pants up and down if he needs it. We will work on it this "skill" summer.

I have found if you can speak directly with the teachers they know more of what is going on in the classroom.

Where we live preschool is only 2 and a half hours at a time (only 2 days a week). I just hope he doesnt have to poop during preschool hours. They will figure out what they need to do if he does!

Sorry, not much info, More of a vent.

Good luck!!

Jill

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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Heidi,You must be a lot younger than I am. There is no way I could remember anything from that age. LOLAnd when I was 3 or 4 years old preschool was not very common.Good luck I hope you guys find a good one for Bexon.TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is currently in a brace at night.Casting 14 months.

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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Hi Jill,

No, that IS good info! Just like at Dr's offices, the doc or school director may not be the one to talk to (only) about this, the nurses can be a great help- and I have the highest respect for good teachers.

I think it can also be a feather in the cap for the school, to point out how they have some special needs children- if that's the right way to put it. It's diversity, which is very attractive to a lot of parents in our area.

Thank you for your input!

-Heidi

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in

remission.

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Tasha,

I'm sure I'm not younger than you! We had our first child a little later, he might be a "one hit wonder"! LOL

And, if so, I'm just crazy about him, so I don't think we could do any better ; )

-Heidi

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in

remission.

[Guest guest]

Same here Heidi. The boys came rather late for us too.My body feels it too. This would have been so much easier about 20 years ago.But hey that is life and life is good for us! :)TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is currently in a brace at night.Casting 14 months.

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in

remission.

[Guest guest]

I hear that. Sometimes I do think having a baby at 20 would have its advantages, but having one (or two) later has a whole other set of advantages. While I am still working on myself, I do have a lot more life knowledge than I did at 20!

I don't know how you do it with two, though, big kudos (and props) to you!

-Heidi

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in

remission.

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Isn't that the truth.....knowing more now than when we were 20. OMG.....all I was doing is partying then. My poor parents......LOL!At almost 42 I work on myself daily and then some, but the life lessons I have been through only made me stronger for these 2 precious boys. God's timing was perfect.BTW--twins is all we know. I just do it!Hope you, Nick and Bexon have a GREAT weekend!!!! TashaMommy of 4 year old twin boys- and Fort Worth, Texas is currently in a brace at night.Casting 14 months.

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in

remission.

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Hi , has a special need how come they will put him in a regular class. there is a special class for those with learning impairment either physical or mental and is called first class... that is what Eidddelyn is attending now because of orthiopedic impairment. I hope i still have your number and i will call you to tell you more about this class here in our area. will try to get in touch with youEthelynSubject: Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis Date: Friday, May 22, 2009, 3:30

AM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.

Thanks for you help!

And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!

, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

[Guest guest]

A

friend of mine had her 1st baby at 40. She said that if she had it

when she was younger, like 20, she wouldn’t have the patience like she

does now.

Betty

“Kindness in

words creates confidence; kindness in thinking creates profoundness; kindness

in giving creates love”

From: infantile_scoliosis [mailto:infantile_scoliosis ] On Behalf Of NIck Guthe

Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 10:41

PM

To: infantile_scoliosis

Subject: Re:

Help - Need advise for pre-school

I hear that. Sometimes I do think having a baby at

20 would have its advantages, but having one (or two) later has a whole other

set of advantages. While I am still working on myself, I do have a lot

more life knowledge than I did at 20!

I don't know how you do it with two, though, big

kudos (and props) to you!

-Heidi

From:

McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>

Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for

pre-school

To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What

advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate

preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not

walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our

school district for special needs, and they are recommending a

pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular

kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too

many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids

getting sick with so many in a classroom.

Thanks for you help!

And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have

been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!

, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd

to neuroblastoma in remission.

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Well now, , if you weren't already one of my favorite people in the world, this seals it! ; )

My skin has been good to me, because I have put it through the wringer! When did you see me- from Nick's movie? I was a few years younger, then, and hadn't eaten a carb in months! I get so mad at myself for having not lost all the baby weight yet, but 2009 has been stressful...

Ladies, don't you think stress from going through this with our kids feels aging? Well, it makes me hungrier and also want more (bad calories) comfort food and wine. The person I really blame is someone you all know and love, KRISTA, because she forced us to take home huge red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting last week. It's all Krista's fault! ; )

Just kidding, Krista, you yummy cupcake pusher!

-Heidi (Bexon's Mom)

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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My daughter's pedi says pre-school for 3 year olds isn't necessary for academic development, but for socialization.... Which you can still obtain through Gymboree, music and art classes, play dates, library time, etc..... That's our current plan for Noelle..... Hope that helps! Steph

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

[Guest guest]

So true, but our knees get more tired from all that squatting and chasing the toddler in the park! ; )

-Heidi

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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I have always thought that once they reach 3 years old their spines are harder to corect.. My friend's daughter who is 4 was told by Chicago Shriners that she was too old. Where do you go for casting?

To: infantile_scoliosis@...Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 3:52:25 PMSubject: Re: Help - Need advise for pre-school

I'm not sure what you mean. The Dr.'s said they wanted to cast him so we did. I didn't realize there was an age limit. I know that it's best to cast when they are younger but he didn't have it then or at least if he did we didn't know it. They are telling us that they will try this with him and it's possible that he will wear the cast for up to five years. We'll find out more on Tues. when we go for a cast change how far he's come w/ correction. There were able to go from 56 degrees in before casting to only 37 degrees in cast so we're so hopful that this will help. I guess I didn't realize we were so rare in casting this late. Have you not heard of any other children being casted this late? Thank you so much for the question and for your concern. This board has been such a sorce of strength and encouragement not to mention the limitless information. You all are wonderful!!SherryMom of LoganAge 5, first cast w/ second cast to be

applied on May 27>> How did you get him in that 1st cast at age 5???> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> From: lintessa2000 <jstessman@. ..>> To: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. com> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 9:29:58 AM> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Re: Help - Need advise for pre-school> > > > > > Hi !> This question is right up my alley!! Our son Logan, who is five years old, is currently in preschool. He only has a few days left

because the school year is almost over (he goes to our small town school district preschool which has busing and it is all FREE!!)He goes four days a week for three hours in the afternoon.> They do have sand on the playground and water tables in the classroom. Logan understands that he is not allowed to go near those things and the teachers also know he can't so they keep him away. We haven't had a single problem and he LOVES preschool. I don't think I'd dream of asking a school to remove something just because my child can't be near them. I don't think that would be fair to the other kids who can play w/ them. Logan has adjusted and doesn't care that he can't do those things..he finds something he can do and enjoys it!! Kids adjust FAR better than any adult ever would! The other kids, at first, were very interested in his cast (always wanting to look at it and touch it) but now the thrill has worn off and they don't pay attention to it at all.

He runs and plays just as well as the other kids. The teacher keeps us posted but hasn't said there has been one problem so far. He'll start kindergarten in the fall and we've already spoken w/ the> teacher but don't expect a problem there either. My suggestion would be to keep searching for a preschool until you feel 100% comfortable w/ the answers you are receiving and the facility. You know your child better than anyone and will know when you've found the right match!! > Good Luck w/ your search and please let me know if I can help you in any way at all!!> Sherry> Mom of Logan, age five> In his first cast and about to change into second cast on May 27> > > What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are

recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.> > > > Thanks for you help!> > > > And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!> > > > , mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.> >>

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Yes! Mothering and stress have added years to my look and the c-section and breastfeeding some sagging in places that I don't even bother to look at anymore! LOL But I still am desperate for a second one! Maybe that's sleep deprivation talking, but I really do!

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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I agree! If you look at the "curriculum" for the 3 year old program, it's all stuff that you can easily do at home..... Stuff you probably already do! I like that pre-school, even part-time, teaches them some social skills and some structure, but all those other little classes teach that too! Noelle turns 3 Sept 29th just before the cutoff of October 1rst, so I feel a bit pressured to make a decision.... But I think my gut tells me that I should just enroll her in one or two fun activities and wait for PRe-4...... That music class sounds like a lot of fun! Noelle would love that too! Steph

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in

remission.

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That is the psychosis (sp?) of having kids, it is so hard, yet they are so amazing, I find myself wanting to be done and then wanting another one within minutes! ; 0

-Heidi

From: McDowell <juliegrace777@ yahoo.com>Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-schoolTo: infantile_scoliosis @yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, May 21, 2009, 12:30 PM

What advise can you all give me about chosing an appropriate preschool class for my son , turning 3, in a cast and not walking (also with hearing impairment)? We were assessed by our school district for special needs, and they are recommending a pre-school starting Aug. 12 (so soon), with regular kids...about 22 of them, one teacher and 2 aids. Is that too many? Have you all experienced problems with cast care or kids getting sick with so many in a classroom.Thanks for you help!And hello to all of those I haven't 'seen' in awhile - we have been very busy! Hope everyone is doing well!, mom to , almost age 3, in cast for scoliosis 2nd to neuroblastoma in remission.

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Me, either! Done.

HRH

> You girls have another and tell me all about it.  I am DONE!

> We are out of diapers, done with sippy cups, stand to pee....sometimes all

> alone like a big boy, only use pull-ups at night.....I am sure there is

> more, but those I guess are super important to me if that is all I can

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> I loved every stage they went through, but I am so not wanting to go

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> Tasha

> Mommy of 4 year old twin boys- and

> Fort Worth, Texas

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> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Help - Need advise for pre-school

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