Re: Carol

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In a message dated 4/13/2004 11:08:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

Csvillars@... writes:

> Also if Trisha was

> acting out because she didn't want to do something, then timeout was what

> she

> wanted to avoid the work in the first place. What do you think?

Hi Carol,

My first thought is why doesn't Trisha have a communication device? Is the

teacher giving Trisha choices? You actually didn't give much info but my guess

from experience is that the teacher is getting into a power struggle, the

teacher's way or no way. The teacher needs to allow Trisha to have some control

and

give choices ie you can work on this paper using a crayon or stamps etc. It

doesn't have to be anything major. I also am wondering if she is giving Trisha

some processing time after a request, give the direction with choices and

leave Trisha alone for a few minutes at that point she can give reminders of the

choices. When Trisha follows directions and makes good choices there has to be

lots of praise etc. Does she have a token board for rewards etc? If you feel

something isn't right it isn't, follow your gut.

Charlyne

Mom to Zeb 11 DS/OCD

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In a message dated 4/13/2004 2:06:41 PM Eastern Standard Time,

charlyne1121@... writes:

If you feel

something isn't right it isn't, follow your gut.

I called the school today and found out that the teacher stopped using

Trisha's picture schedule. I have no idea if that has anything to do with

Trisha's behavior or not but I asked the teacher to use it all the time, not

just

occasionally. I honestly think you are right, I do think it is a power

struggle and I have requested that someone from the autism center come and

observe

her in the class.

Carol

She isn't Typical, She's Trisha!

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In a message dated 4/13/2004 2:15:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

Csvillars@... writes:

> I called the school today and found out that the teacher stopped using

> Trisha's picture schedule.

Hi Carol,

I would say not using the picture schedule consistantly would definately

cause a problem. Trisha needs to know what's going on in her day just like any

other student. I consider the daily schedule for our children a vital support. I

would bet there are a few more changes in the classroom that you are unaware

of as well.

Charlyne

Mom to Zeb 11 DS/OCD

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In a message dated 4/14/2004 12:11:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,

jegm2002@... writes:

You know...we keep having to fight on these basic

issues--how can we ever get to truly unlocking our

kids potential if we never get past these BASICS???

Sometimes I wonder just who is the special needs person, my daughter or the

system! I think it is easier to teach her than it is to teach the

professionals.

Carol

She isn't Typical, She's Trisha!