RE: / Learning Expectations

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Hi ,

loves to stim with the Leap Frog fridge magnet- it almost sounds like when

a DJ repeats part of a record, lol! needs help putting the letters in the

little box, but at least it's motivating enough to keep his attention for a

little bit.

I'm sure in time things will move along as is ready.... thank you for

posting. -

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From: macookson@...

Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 23:51:00 -0400

Subject: Re: Learning Expectations

Hmmm. 's oldest brother was pretty much obsessed with letters and numbers

when he was a toddler. We have a whole bunch of ABC puzzles, ABC blocks, foam

puzzles. We used to have the foam puzzle on DS10's floor as a floor mat, and we

used to call out letters and have him stomp, jump, crawl or dance to the letter

for good heavy work as part of his sensory diet. Anyway, has been

surrounded by letters since birth. He loves the Leap Frog fridge magnet toy

where you put the letter magnet into the little box and the toy says the

letter's name.

can usually sequence the letters in his name but does not yet know some

letters at all. I think it'll come when it comes, same goes for your .

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>

> Good Evening Everyone,

>

> 's re-evaluation/IEP meeting is coming up, plus an augmentative

communication reeval. The case manager (who is a child psychologist) interviewed

me today for input for the Vineland diagnostic test, one of the many pieces of

the puzzle that we will discuss at these upcoming meetings.

>

> I walked away from today's interview feeling very sad- I was actually not

expecting to be at all, considering 's progress, albeit very gradual, but

he is making his strides.

> He still does not know his letters, numbers- just starting to show recognition

of A/B and 1/2 through ABA programming, but not really motivated.

> . He will be 8 yrs. old on 8/25 and I thought he would have recognized more of

letters and #s by now.

>

> I wonder if I have realistic expectations......is it just more time that is

needed or is it possibly 's reality he will not be able to learn even basic

academics? If this is ultimately the case, I would be OK- I just wonder if there

is anything else we could be doing or is it just patience?

>

> was a very late walker (5 yrs.), limited fine motor skills- he is just

scribbling over this past year, loves music/water, beginning to " socialize " with

others by looking at them, waving, and is adorably stubborn and can be extremely

difficult to motivate.

>

> If there is anyone out there who is or has been in a similar situation, I

would love to hear from you.

>

> Thank you for reading and " listening " .

>

> Best,

>

>

> Mom to , 7 .5 yrs. old, DS/PDD-NOS

> Colon Cancer Survivor- 21 months and counting!

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