transition time

January 15, 2006

I need advice, Adam starts transition next week he will be 3 in March. The

problem, I am a wreck thinking about his starting school. He has always had

health issues, and at this time we are in the middle of several test. He does

get sick very easy. I don't know what to do, On one hand, I want to keep him

home till he is 4. I work with him daily and I have been in school since he was

born to become a special needs teacher, just to be near him through his

school years, I don't think I have to tell you, guys my fears, I'm sure most

you

have been there. Its the what ifs... what is the teacher does not understand

his needs.. He health problems are, central apnea, chronic upper respiratory

infections,food allergies, constipation, hearing loss, intolerance to heat

and cold, feeding and drinking problems, hypoglycemic, and now behavior issues.

But on the other hand, I don't want to hinder him from learning or doing

what is best for him. My original plan was to get my degree and work where he is

and follow him through school. I have seen this kid near death to many times

and it scares me not to be near him. A lot of it is guilt, I went back to

work when he was 6 weeks old and one day I came home to find him unresponsive

because his sugar dropped to low. I swore I would always stay near him. Since

living where I do, Have not had the best experience with home teachers, They

get frustrated with him and often say things that I think are disrespectful

toward him. He has lost teachers because if this. They label him difficult,

uncooperative, stubborn, or just unwilling. My view is that he is still only 2

and should be taught in that manor, not be force to learn it should be

learning through play for him...My goal is to move him back to San and

put

in school there, but that will not be for another 2 years.

I have a meeting this week with his case worker and the school district.

My heart tells me to keep doing what I'm doing with him and put him in

later, but I don't know if its me just being over protective. I think though

with

all that is going on with him, he may be able to get a home/hospital teacher

2 times a week.

HELP!!

(mom2Adam)

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