Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 , That is one of the best ideas I have heard in a very long time! The only thing I could offer is tea and sympathy, but I would be more than happy to talk to anybody in distress. fareastphillips wrote: The story below breaks my heart. , does this group have a crisis helpline, or a list of contacts for someone to call when they are feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps an automated monthly (or more often) reminder to parents about whom they could call in times of despair? Regards, Illinois Mom Tried to O.D. After killing Autistic Child By Mc, Copley News Service http://qconline.com/archives/qco/sections.cgi?prcss=display & id=288998 PEKIN -- Hours after allegedly killing her 3-year-old autistic daughter, McCarron tried to overdose on over-the-counter medication. She told police she " had just wanted to end her pain and (her daughter's) pain. " Toddler " " McCarron had retreated into her own autistic world Saturday afternoon and wouldn't take a nap, according to court documents. So McCarron told her mother, who was visiting the family's Morton home, that she planned to take for a car ride, as was common to calm her down, Morton Police Chief Nick Graff said Wednesday. But on this trip, McCarron drove to her mother's Morton home, placed a plastic garbage bag over her daughter's head and suffocated her, Graff said. She returned home to her mother and 2-year-old daughter, , and took her dead daughter to her bedroom. McCarron originally told police she tried to wake from a nap but found her not breathing. Another visiting family member called 911 about 4 p.m. while McCarron performed CPR on her child, who later was pronounced dead at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. McCarron was not yet a suspect in the case Saturday evening and was allowed to return home, Graff said. Early on Sunday, Mother's Day, emergency crews again were called to the McCarron home, but this time for McCarron, who had overdosed on some type of medication, Graff said. Police found and husband , who had just returned from a business trip in North Carolina, in an upstairs bedroom embracing one another. was crying, but , who had told her husband she put a plastic bag over their child's head to calm her down, was unemotional, court documents stated. When police asked what happened, she replied, " Nothing is going to help and it's not going to make any difference. " Paramedics took McCarron to St. Francis, where she told police " she had just wanted to end her pain and 's pain " and admitted to killing her daughter, Morton police Detective Ray Ham wrote in an investigation report. McCarron, 37, a certified pathologist with no previous criminal record, now faces two charges of first-degree murder, each of which are punishable by 20 to 60 years in prison. Tazewell County State's Attorney Umholtz said he does not plan to seek the death penalty, and no one else is expected to be charged. " Obviously, this is a tragic circumstance. It's a terrible incident anytime a mother would be charged with murdering her child. But it's particularly troubling when it occurs over Mother's Day weekend, " Umholtz said. He would not discuss the mother's mental state or whether she is being treated for any conditions. McCarron, a pathologist, worked at Methodist Medical Center and Proctor Hospital and occasionally filled in at Pekin Hospital. She also was a volunteer clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, officials said. She's scheduled for a June 8 preliminary hearing in court. At 's visitation Wednesday evening, a program showed Jesus cuddling a child in his lap with his hand on another child. People stood around weeping. There were pictures of on a swing and in a red coat. In one photo, she was on a man's shoulders with her head thrown back in apparent glee. Dr. Ayoub said he met with McCarron shortly after her daughter was diagnosed with autism. " She was very dedicated to trying to get treatment for her daughter, " Ayoub said. " I've met with a lot of parents who are dealing with autistic children, and she was one of the most loving mothers. This is a story that's been played over and over again. Homicide, suicide. The families just don't have the support. " The brain disorder in autism interferes with the ability to interact and communicate to others and causes difficulties with communication, motor skills, social and play skills, and coping with their environment. Sue Grimm of Groveland, who has two autistic children, said she thought McCarron was a fantastic mother. " She was doing everything in her power to care for her child, everything, " Grimm said. " She was a fantastic mother. My condolences go out for the family. " Texas Autism Advocacy www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Texas Disability Network Calendar of Events www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I thought National Autism Alliance had a national hot line. S. Re: Tragic story/hotline , That is one of the best ideas I have heard in a very long time! The only thing I could offer is tea and sympathy, but I would be more than happy to talk to anybody in distress. fareastphillips wrote: The story below breaks my heart. , does this group have a crisis helpline, or a list of contacts for someone to call when they are feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps an automated monthly (or more often) reminder to parents about whom they could call in times of despair? Regards, Illinois Mom Tried to O.D. After killing Autistic Child By Mc, Copley News Service http://qconline.com/archives/qco/sections.cgi?prcss=display & id=288998 PEKIN -- Hours after allegedly killing her 3-year-old autistic daughter, McCarron tried to overdose on over-the-counter medication. She told police she " had just wanted to end her pain and (her daughter's) pain. " Toddler " " McCarron had retreated into her own autistic world Saturday afternoon and wouldn't take a nap, according to court documents. So McCarron told her mother, who was visiting the family's Morton home, that she planned to take for a car ride, as was common to calm her down, Morton Police Chief Nick Graff said Wednesday. But on this trip, McCarron drove to her mother's Morton home, placed a plastic garbage bag over her daughter's head and suffocated her, Graff said. She returned home to her mother and 2-year-old daughter, , and took her dead daughter to her bedroom. McCarron originally told police she tried to wake from a nap but found her not breathing. Another visiting family member called 911 about 4 p.m. while McCarron performed CPR on her child, who later was pronounced dead at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. McCarron was not yet a suspect in the case Saturday evening and was allowed to return home, Graff said. Early on Sunday, Mother's Day, emergency crews again were called to the McCarron home, but this time for McCarron, who had overdosed on some type of medication, Graff said. Police found and husband , who had just returned from a business trip in North Carolina, in an upstairs bedroom embracing one another. was crying, but , who had told her husband she put a plastic bag over their child's head to calm her down, was unemotional, court documents stated. When police asked what happened, she replied, " Nothing is going to help and it's not going to make any difference. " Paramedics took McCarron to St. Francis, where she told police " she had just wanted to end her pain and 's pain " and admitted to killing her daughter, Morton police Detective Ray Ham wrote in an investigation report. McCarron, 37, a certified pathologist with no previous criminal record, now faces two charges of first-degree murder, each of which are punishable by 20 to 60 years in prison. Tazewell County State's Attorney Umholtz said he does not plan to seek the death penalty, and no one else is expected to be charged. " Obviously, this is a tragic circumstance. It's a terrible incident anytime a mother would be charged with murdering her child. But it's particularly troubling when it occurs over Mother's Day weekend, " Umholtz said. He would not discuss the mother's mental state or whether she is being treated for any conditions. McCarron, a pathologist, worked at Methodist Medical Center and Proctor Hospital and occasionally filled in at Pekin Hospital. She also was a volunteer clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, officials said. She's scheduled for a June 8 preliminary hearing in court. At 's visitation Wednesday evening, a program showed Jesus cuddling a child in his lap with his hand on another child. People stood around weeping. There were pictures of on a swing and in a red coat. In one photo, she was on a man's shoulders with her head thrown back in apparent glee. Dr. Ayoub said he met with McCarron shortly after her daughter was diagnosed with autism. " She was very dedicated to trying to get treatment for her daughter, " Ayoub said. " I've met with a lot of parents who are dealing with autistic children, and she was one of the most loving mothers. This is a story that's been played over and over again. Homicide, suicide. The families just don't have the support. " The brain disorder in autism interferes with the ability to interact and communicate to others and causes difficulties with communication, motor skills, social and play skills, and coping with their environment. Sue Grimm of Groveland, who has two autistic children, said she thought McCarron was a fantastic mother. " She was doing everything in her power to care for her child, everything, " Grimm said. " She was a fantastic mother. My condolences go out for the family. 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Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 My son got suspended from school today for fighting, he said he wanted to make the other boys feel as bad as he does. I feel this mother's pain! The school district does not even recognise my child's medical diagnosis, only his Emotional Disturbance - they put him in a 504 program today. I'm so sad. I nderstand what this mom must have been feeling! Carol Singleton wrote: I thought National Autism Alliance had a national hot line. S. Re: Tragic story/hotline , That is one of the best ideas I have heard in a very long time! The only thing I could offer is tea and sympathy, but I would be more than happy to talk to anybody in distress. fareastphillips wrote: The story below breaks my heart. , does this group have a crisis helpline, or a list of contacts for someone to call when they are feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps an automated monthly (or more often) reminder to parents about whom they could call in times of despair? Regards, Illinois Mom Tried to O.D. After killing Autistic Child By Mc, Copley News Service http://qconline.com/archives/qco/sections.cgi?prcss=display & id=288998 PEKIN -- Hours after allegedly killing her 3-year-old autistic daughter, McCarron tried to overdose on over-the-counter medication. She told police she " had just wanted to end her pain and (her daughter's) pain. " Toddler " " McCarron had retreated into her own autistic world Saturday afternoon and wouldn't take a nap, according to court documents. So McCarron told her mother, who was visiting the family's Morton home, that she planned to take for a car ride, as was common to calm her down, Morton Police Chief Nick Graff said Wednesday. But on this trip, McCarron drove to her mother's Morton home, placed a plastic garbage bag over her daughter's head and suffocated her, Graff said. She returned home to her mother and 2-year-old daughter, , and took her dead daughter to her bedroom. McCarron originally told police she tried to wake from a nap but found her not breathing. Another visiting family member called 911 about 4 p.m. while McCarron performed CPR on her child, who later was pronounced dead at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. McCarron was not yet a suspect in the case Saturday evening and was allowed to return home, Graff said. Early on Sunday, Mother's Day, emergency crews again were called to the McCarron home, but this time for McCarron, who had overdosed on some type of medication, Graff said. Police found and husband , who had just returned from a business trip in North Carolina, in an upstairs bedroom embracing one another. was crying, but , who had told her husband she put a plastic bag over their child's head to calm her down, was unemotional, court documents stated. When police asked what happened, she replied, " Nothing is going to help and it's not going to make any difference. " Paramedics took McCarron to St. Francis, where she told police " she had just wanted to end her pain and 's pain " and admitted to killing her daughter, Morton police Detective Ray Ham wrote in an investigation report. McCarron, 37, a certified pathologist with no previous criminal record, now faces two charges of first-degree murder, each of which are punishable by 20 to 60 years in prison. Tazewell County State's Attorney Umholtz said he does not plan to seek the death penalty, and no one else is expected to be charged. " Obviously, this is a tragic circumstance. It's a terrible incident anytime a mother would be charged with murdering her child. But it's particularly troubling when it occurs over Mother's Day weekend, " Umholtz said. He would not discuss the mother's mental state or whether she is being treated for any conditions. McCarron, a pathologist, worked at Methodist Medical Center and Proctor Hospital and occasionally filled in at Pekin Hospital. She also was a volunteer clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, officials said. She's scheduled for a June 8 preliminary hearing in court. At 's visitation Wednesday evening, a program showed Jesus cuddling a child in his lap with his hand on another child. People stood around weeping. There were pictures of on a swing and in a red coat. In one photo, she was on a man's shoulders with her head thrown back in apparent glee. Dr. Ayoub said he met with McCarron shortly after her daughter was diagnosed with autism. " She was very dedicated to trying to get treatment for her daughter, " Ayoub said. " I've met with a lot of parents who are dealing with autistic children, and she was one of the most loving mothers. This is a story that's been played over and over again. Homicide, suicide. The families just don't have the support. " The brain disorder in autism interferes with the ability to interact and communicate to others and causes difficulties with communication, motor skills, social and play skills, and coping with their environment. Sue Grimm of Groveland, who has two autistic children, said she thought McCarron was a fantastic mother. " She was doing everything in her power to care for her child, everything, " Grimm said. " She was a fantastic mother. My condolences go out for the family. " Texas Autism Advocacy www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Texas Disability Network Calendar of Events www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 How about having legislators staff the hotlines? When legislators begin to understand the despair that many of us feel at some point, perhaps they will start funding services that could prevent families from sliding into such desperate circumstances. A lot of us look to our own community of other parents of disabled children for support, and that makes sense because we can related to one another's pain, but there's really very little tangible action we can take to improve the circumstances of another family. Geraldine Re: Tragic story/hotline > , > > That is one of the best ideas I have heard in a very long time! > > The only thing I could offer is tea and sympathy, but I would be more > than happy to talk to anybody in distress. > > fareastphillips wrote: > The story below breaks my heart. , does this group have a > crisis helpline, or a list of contacts for someone to call when they > are feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps an automated monthly (or more > often) reminder to parents about whom they could call in times of > despair? > > Regards, > > > Illinois Mom Tried to O.D. After killing Autistic Child > > By Mc, Copley News Service > http://qconline.com/archives/qco/sections.cgi?prcss=display & id=288998 > > PEKIN -- Hours after allegedly killing her 3-year-old > autistic > daughter, McCarron tried to overdose on over-the-counter > medication. > She told police she " had just wanted to end her pain and (her > daughter's) pain. " > Toddler " " McCarron had retreated into her own > autistic > world Saturday afternoon and wouldn't take a nap, according to court > documents. > So McCarron told her mother, who was visiting the > family's > Morton home, that she planned to take for a car ride, as > was > common to calm her down, Morton Police Chief Nick Graff said > Wednesday. > But on this trip, McCarron drove to her mother's Morton home, > placed a > plastic garbage bag over her daughter's head and suffocated her, > Graff said. > She returned home to her mother and 2-year-old daughter, , and > took her > dead daughter to her bedroom. > McCarron originally told police she tried to wake > from a nap > but found her not breathing. Another visiting family member called > 911 about > 4 p.m. while McCarron performed CPR on her child, who later was > pronounced dead at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. > McCarron was not yet a suspect in the case Saturday evening > and > was > allowed to return home, Graff said. > Early on Sunday, Mother's Day, emergency crews again were > called to > the McCarron home, but this time for McCarron, who had > overdosed on > some type of medication, Graff said. > Police found and husband , who had just returned > from > a > business trip in North Carolina, in an upstairs bedroom embracing one > another. was crying, but , who had told her husband she put > a > plastic bag over their child's head to calm her down, was > unemotional, court > documents stated. > When police asked what happened, she replied, " Nothing > is > going > to help and it's not going to make any difference. " > Paramedics took McCarron to St. Francis, where she told > police > " she had just wanted to end her pain and 's pain " and admitted > to > killing her daughter, Morton police Detective Ray Ham wrote in an > investigation report. > McCarron, 37, a certified pathologist with no previous > criminal > record, now faces two charges of first-degree murder, each of which > are > punishable by 20 to 60 years in prison. > Tazewell County State's Attorney Umholtz said he does > not plan > to seek the death penalty, and no one else is expected to be charged. > " Obviously, this is a tragic circumstance. It's a terrible > incident > anytime a mother would be charged with murdering her child. But it's > particularly troubling when it occurs over Mother's Day weekend, " > Umholtz > said. > He would not discuss the mother's mental state or whether she > is being > treated for any conditions. > McCarron, a pathologist, worked at Methodist Medical > Center and > Proctor Hospital and occasionally filled in at Pekin Hospital. She > also was > a volunteer clinical assistant professor at the University of > Illinois > College of Medicine at Peoria, officials said. > She's scheduled for a June 8 preliminary hearing in court. > At 's visitation Wednesday evening, a program showed > Jesus > cuddling a child in his lap with his hand on another child. > People stood around weeping. There were pictures of > on a > swing and in a red coat. In one photo, she was on a man's shoulders > with her > head thrown back in apparent glee. > Dr. Ayoub said he met with McCarron shortly after > her > daughter was diagnosed with autism. > " She was very dedicated to trying to get treatment for her > daughter, " > Ayoub said. " I've met with a lot of parents who are dealing with > autistic > children, and she was one of the most loving mothers. This is a story > that's > been played over and over again. Homicide, suicide. The families just > don't > have the support. " > The brain disorder in autism interferes with the ability to > interact > and communicate to others and causes difficulties with communication, > motor > skills, social and play skills, and coping with their environment. > Sue Grimm of Groveland, who has two autistic children, said > she > thought McCarron was a fantastic mother. > " She was doing everything in her power to care for her child, > everything, " Grimm said. " She was a fantastic mother. My condolences > go out > for the family. " > > > > > > > > Texas Autism Advocacy > www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org > > Texas Disability Network > Calendar of Events > www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 That's an awesome idea, but it won't happen. Many state legislators can barely keep their phones answered for regular business when not in session much less supply one for a hot line. I have always suggested that parents court their state legislators. Go visit them, take your child. Then update them periodically on how life is going, and let them know feedback about where you're experiencing problems. It's when an issue has a personal face on it that legislators will find the courage to stand up to the big money special interests (like the insurance lobby) or the service providers etc. and vote in a direction that gives relief to our families. S. Re: Tragic story/hotline How about having legislators staff the hotlines? When legislators begin to understand the despair that many of us feel at some point, perhaps they will start funding services that could prevent families from sliding into such desperate circumstances. A lot of us look to our own community of other parents of disabled children for support, and that makes sense because we can related to one another's pain, but there's really very little tangible action we can take to improve the circumstances of another family. Geraldine Re: Tragic story/hotline > , > > That is one of the best ideas I have heard in a very long time! > > The only thing I could offer is tea and sympathy, but I would be more > than happy to talk to anybody in distress. > > fareastphillips wrote: > The story below breaks my heart. , does this group have a > crisis helpline, or a list of contacts for someone to call when they > are feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps an automated monthly (or more > often) reminder to parents about whom they could call in times of > despair? > > Regards, > > > Illinois Mom Tried to O.D. After killing Autistic Child > > By Mc, Copley News Service > http://qconline.com/archives/qco/sections.cgi?prcss=display & id=288998 > > PEKIN -- Hours after allegedly killing her 3-year-old > autistic > daughter, McCarron tried to overdose on over-the-counter > medication. > She told police she " had just wanted to end her pain and (her > daughter's) pain. " > Toddler " " McCarron had retreated into her own > autistic > world Saturday afternoon and wouldn't take a nap, according to court > documents. > So McCarron told her mother, who was visiting the > family's > Morton home, that she planned to take for a car ride, as > was > common to calm her down, Morton Police Chief Nick Graff said > Wednesday. > But on this trip, McCarron drove to her mother's Morton home, > placed a > plastic garbage bag over her daughter's head and suffocated her, > Graff said. > She returned home to her mother and 2-year-old daughter, , and > took her > dead daughter to her bedroom. > McCarron originally told police she tried to wake > from a nap > but found her not breathing. Another visiting family member called > 911 about > 4 p.m. while McCarron performed CPR on her child, who later was > pronounced dead at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. > McCarron was not yet a suspect in the case Saturday evening > and > was > allowed to return home, Graff said. > Early on Sunday, Mother's Day, emergency crews again were > called to > the McCarron home, but this time for McCarron, who had > overdosed on > some type of medication, Graff said. > Police found and husband , who had just returned > from > a > business trip in North Carolina, in an upstairs bedroom embracing one > another. was crying, but , who had told her husband she put > a > plastic bag over their child's head to calm her down, was > unemotional, court > documents stated. > When police asked what happened, she replied, " Nothing > is > going > to help and it's not going to make any difference. " > Paramedics took McCarron to St. Francis, where she told > police > " she had just wanted to end her pain and 's pain " and admitted > to > killing her daughter, Morton police Detective Ray Ham wrote in an > investigation report. > McCarron, 37, a certified pathologist with no previous > criminal > record, now faces two charges of first-degree murder, each of which > are > punishable by 20 to 60 years in prison. > Tazewell County State's Attorney Umholtz said he does > not plan > to seek the death penalty, and no one else is expected to be charged. > " Obviously, this is a tragic circumstance. It's a terrible > incident > anytime a mother would be charged with murdering her child. But it's > particularly troubling when it occurs over Mother's Day weekend, " > Umholtz > said. > He would not discuss the mother's mental state or whether she > is being > treated for any conditions. > McCarron, a pathologist, worked at Methodist Medical > Center and > Proctor Hospital and occasionally filled in at Pekin Hospital. She > also was > a volunteer clinical assistant professor at the University of > Illinois > College of Medicine at Peoria, officials said. > She's scheduled for a June 8 preliminary hearing in court. > At 's visitation Wednesday evening, a program showed > Jesus > cuddling a child in his lap with his hand on another child. > People stood around weeping. There were pictures of > on a > swing and in a red coat. In one photo, she was on a man's shoulders > with her > head thrown back in apparent glee. > Dr. Ayoub said he met with McCarron shortly after > her > daughter was diagnosed with autism. > " She was very dedicated to trying to get treatment for her > daughter, " > Ayoub said. " I've met with a lot of parents who are dealing with > autistic > children, and she was one of the most loving mothers. This is a story > that's > been played over and over again. Homicide, suicide. The families just > don't > have the support. " > The brain disorder in autism interferes with the ability to > interact > and communicate to others and causes difficulties with communication, > motor > skills, social and play skills, and coping with their environment. > Sue Grimm of Groveland, who has two autistic children, said > she > thought McCarron was a fantastic mother. > " She was doing everything in her power to care for her child, > everything, " Grimm said. " She was a fantastic mother. My condolences > go out > for the family. " > > > > > > > > Texas Autism Advocacy > www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org > > Texas Disability Network > Calendar of Events > www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Wow Carol, sorry to hear that. It sounds like your son is doing ok enough that he doesn't need the academic supports, but he DOES need the social supports. Hmmmmmm, are the other boys bullying him? Does he simply not have enough support in the social area? Has the school counselor helped your son by forming a lunch bunch or recess buddy program? Have you requested a social skills evaluation for him? I'm just thinking out loud here. S. Re: Tragic story/hotline , That is one of the best ideas I have heard in a very long time! The only thing I could offer is tea and sympathy, but I would be more than happy to talk to anybody in distress. fareastphillips wrote: The story below breaks my heart. , does this group have a crisis helpline, or a list of contacts for someone to call when they are feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps an automated monthly (or more often) reminder to parents about whom they could call in times of despair? Regards, Illinois Mom Tried to O.D. After killing Autistic Child By Mc, Copley News Service http://qconline.com/archives/qco/sections.cgi?prcss=display & id=288998 PEKIN -- Hours after allegedly killing her 3-year-old autistic daughter, McCarron tried to overdose on over-the-counter medication. She told police she " had just wanted to end her pain and (her daughter's) pain. " Toddler " " McCarron had retreated into her own autistic world Saturday afternoon and wouldn't take a nap, according to court documents. So McCarron told her mother, who was visiting the family's Morton home, that she planned to take for a car ride, as was common to calm her down, Morton Police Chief Nick Graff said Wednesday. But on this trip, McCarron drove to her mother's Morton home, placed a plastic garbage bag over her daughter's head and suffocated her, Graff said. She returned home to her mother and 2-year-old daughter, , and took her dead daughter to her bedroom. McCarron originally told police she tried to wake from a nap but found her not breathing. Another visiting family member called 911 about 4 p.m. while McCarron performed CPR on her child, who later was pronounced dead at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. McCarron was not yet a suspect in the case Saturday evening and was allowed to return home, Graff said. Early on Sunday, Mother's Day, emergency crews again were called to the McCarron home, but this time for McCarron, who had overdosed on some type of medication, Graff said. Police found and husband , who had just returned from a business trip in North Carolina, in an upstairs bedroom embracing one another. was crying, but , who had told her husband she put a plastic bag over their child's head to calm her down, was unemotional, court documents stated. When police asked what happened, she replied, " Nothing is going to help and it's not going to make any difference. " Paramedics took McCarron to St. Francis, where she told police " she had just wanted to end her pain and 's pain " and admitted to killing her daughter, Morton police Detective Ray Ham wrote in an investigation report. McCarron, 37, a certified pathologist with no previous criminal record, now faces two charges of first-degree murder, each of which are punishable by 20 to 60 years in prison. Tazewell County State's Attorney Umholtz said he does not plan to seek the death penalty, and no one else is expected to be charged. " Obviously, this is a tragic circumstance. It's a terrible incident anytime a mother would be charged with murdering her child. But it's particularly troubling when it occurs over Mother's Day weekend, " Umholtz said. He would not discuss the mother's mental state or whether she is being treated for any conditions. McCarron, a pathologist, worked at Methodist Medical Center and Proctor Hospital and occasionally filled in at Pekin Hospital. She also was a volunteer clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, officials said. She's scheduled for a June 8 preliminary hearing in court. At 's visitation Wednesday evening, a program showed Jesus cuddling a child in his lap with his hand on another child. People stood around weeping. There were pictures of on a swing and in a red coat. In one photo, she was on a man's shoulders with her head thrown back in apparent glee. Dr. Ayoub said he met with McCarron shortly after her daughter was diagnosed with autism. " She was very dedicated to trying to get treatment for her daughter, " Ayoub said. " I've met with a lot of parents who are dealing with autistic children, and she was one of the most loving mothers. This is a story that's been played over and over again. Homicide, suicide. The families just don't have the support. " The brain disorder in autism interferes with the ability to interact and communicate to others and causes difficulties with communication, motor skills, social and play skills, and coping with their environment. Sue Grimm of Groveland, who has two autistic children, said she thought McCarron was a fantastic mother. " She was doing everything in her power to care for her child, everything, " Grimm said. " She was a fantastic mother. My condolences go out for the family. " Texas Autism Advocacy www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Texas Disability Network Calendar of Events www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Thanks Cyn, Yeah the supports WERE there but the SD failed to follow the IEP in place sooooooo TEA got a complaint and when we went back to ARD the SD blindsided me with the 504 placement. Counselor was supposed to see Con every week and as necessary, she's the 504 coordinator so this reeks of reprisal for the complaint to TEA. Needless to say, because there's no academic need, only the social and emotional (some self help is also needed for community functioning)... well I don't think Con will go back to that school once the school year concludes, we're looking into a charter school. By the way - after I posted that, Con gave me a note from school, when he returns from being suspended, there is an assembly and he's one of the children being honored for academic excellence (President's Award, TAKS commended performance, Etc...) I'm not sure if we're going yet - I'm tempted to go to the assembly then check out for the rest of the day - after all, it's the last day of school, right? Thanks again for thinking of us, this group is truly a blessing with all the resources and allowing us to just " vent " when we need it! Thanks to all of you! Carol Singleton wrote: Wow Carol, sorry to hear that. It sounds like your son is doing ok enough that he doesn't need the academic supports, but he DOES need the social supports. Hmmmmmm, are the other boys bullying him? Does he simply not have enough support in the social area? Has the school counselor helped your son by forming a lunch bunch or recess buddy program? Have you requested a social skills evaluation for him? I'm just thinking out loud here. S. Re: Tragic story/hotline , That is one of the best ideas I have heard in a very long time! The only thing I could offer is tea and sympathy, but I would be more than happy to talk to anybody in distress. fareastphillips wrote: The story below breaks my heart. , does this group have a crisis helpline, or a list of contacts for someone to call when they are feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps an automated monthly (or more often) reminder to parents about whom they could call in times of despair? Regards, Illinois Mom Tried to O.D. After killing Autistic Child By Mc, Copley News Service http://qconline.com/archives/qco/sections.cgi?prcss=display & id=288998 PEKIN -- Hours after allegedly killing her 3-year-old autistic daughter, McCarron tried to overdose on over-the-counter medication. She told police she " had just wanted to end her pain and (her daughter's) pain. " Toddler " " McCarron had retreated into her own autistic world Saturday afternoon and wouldn't take a nap, according to court documents. So McCarron told her mother, who was visiting the family's Morton home, that she planned to take for a car ride, as was common to calm her down, Morton Police Chief Nick Graff said Wednesday. But on this trip, McCarron drove to her mother's Morton home, placed a plastic garbage bag over her daughter's head and suffocated her, Graff said. She returned home to her mother and 2-year-old daughter, , and took her dead daughter to her bedroom. McCarron originally told police she tried to wake from a nap but found her not breathing. Another visiting family member called 911 about 4 p.m. while McCarron performed CPR on her child, who later was pronounced dead at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. McCarron was not yet a suspect in the case Saturday evening and was allowed to return home, Graff said. Early on Sunday, Mother's Day, emergency crews again were called to the McCarron home, but this time for McCarron, who had overdosed on some type of medication, Graff said. Police found and husband , who had just returned from a business trip in North Carolina, in an upstairs bedroom embracing one another. was crying, but , who had told her husband she put a plastic bag over their child's head to calm her down, was unemotional, court documents stated. When police asked what happened, she replied, " Nothing is going to help and it's not going to make any difference. " Paramedics took McCarron to St. Francis, where she told police " she had just wanted to end her pain and 's pain " and admitted to killing her daughter, Morton police Detective Ray Ham wrote in an investigation report. McCarron, 37, a certified pathologist with no previous criminal record, now faces two charges of first-degree murder, each of which are punishable by 20 to 60 years in prison. Tazewell County State's Attorney Umholtz said he does not plan to seek the death penalty, and no one else is expected to be charged. " Obviously, this is a tragic circumstance. It's a terrible incident anytime a mother would be charged with murdering her child. But it's particularly troubling when it occurs over Mother's Day weekend, " Umholtz said. He would not discuss the mother's mental state or whether she is being treated for any conditions. McCarron, a pathologist, worked at Methodist Medical Center and Proctor Hospital and occasionally filled in at Pekin Hospital. She also was a volunteer clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, officials said. She's scheduled for a June 8 preliminary hearing in court. At 's visitation Wednesday evening, a program showed Jesus cuddling a child in his lap with his hand on another child. People stood around weeping. There were pictures of on a swing and in a red coat. In one photo, she was on a man's shoulders with her head thrown back in apparent glee. Dr. Ayoub said he met with McCarron shortly after her daughter was diagnosed with autism. " She was very dedicated to trying to get treatment for her daughter, " Ayoub said. " I've met with a lot of parents who are dealing with autistic children, and she was one of the most loving mothers. This is a story that's been played over and over again. Homicide, suicide. The families just don't have the support. " The brain disorder in autism interferes with the ability to interact and communicate to others and causes difficulties with communication, motor skills, social and play skills, and coping with their environment. Sue Grimm of Groveland, who has two autistic children, said she thought McCarron was a fantastic mother. " She was doing everything in her power to care for her child, everything, " Grimm said. " She was a fantastic mother. My condolences go out for the family. " Texas Autism Advocacy www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Texas Disability Network Calendar of Events www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 This is effecting his education. Suspensions are time away from the classroom and that impacts the child's education. Convincing the school of that may be tough though. Tonya Re: Tragic story/hotline , That is one of the best ideas I have heard in a very long time! The only thing I could offer is tea and sympathy, but I would be more than happy to talk to anybody in distress. fareastphillips wrote: The story below breaks my heart. , does this group have a crisis helpline, or a list of contacts for someone to call when they are feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps an automated monthly (or more often) reminder to parents about whom they could call in times of despair? Regards, Illinois Mom Tried to O.D. After killing Autistic Child By Mc, Copley News Service http://qconline.com/archives/qco/sections.cgi?prcss=display & id=288998 PEKIN -- Hours after allegedly killing her 3-year-old autistic daughter, McCarron tried to overdose on over-the-counter medication. She told police she " had just wanted to end her pain and (her daughter's) pain. " Toddler " " McCarron had retreated into her own autistic world Saturday afternoon and wouldn't take a nap, according to court documents. So McCarron told her mother, who was visiting the family's Morton home, that she planned to take for a car ride, as was common to calm her down, Morton Police Chief Nick Graff said Wednesday. But on this trip, McCarron drove to her mother's Morton home, placed a plastic garbage bag over her daughter's head and suffocated her, Graff said. She returned home to her mother and 2-year-old daughter, , and took her dead daughter to her bedroom. McCarron originally told police she tried to wake from a nap but found her not breathing. Another visiting family member called 911 about 4 p.m. while McCarron performed CPR on her child, who later was pronounced dead at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. McCarron was not yet a suspect in the case Saturday evening and was allowed to return home, Graff said. Early on Sunday, Mother's Day, emergency crews again were called to the McCarron home, but this time for McCarron, who had overdosed on some type of medication, Graff said. Police found and husband , who had just returned from a business trip in North Carolina, in an upstairs bedroom embracing one another. was crying, but , who had told her husband she put a plastic bag over their child's head to calm her down, was unemotional, court documents stated. When police asked what happened, she replied, " Nothing is going to help and it's not going to make any difference. " Paramedics took McCarron to St. Francis, where she told police " she had just wanted to end her pain and 's pain " and admitted to killing her daughter, Morton police Detective Ray Ham wrote in an investigation report. McCarron, 37, a certified pathologist with no previous criminal record, now faces two charges of first-degree murder, each of which are punishable by 20 to 60 years in prison. Tazewell County State's Attorney Umholtz said he does not plan to seek the death penalty, and no one else is expected to be charged. " Obviously, this is a tragic circumstance. It's a terrible incident anytime a mother would be charged with murdering her child. But it's particularly troubling when it occurs over Mother's Day weekend, " Umholtz said. He would not discuss the mother's mental state or whether she is being treated for any conditions. McCarron, a pathologist, worked at Methodist Medical Center and Proctor Hospital and occasionally filled in at Pekin Hospital. She also was a volunteer clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, officials said. She's scheduled for a June 8 preliminary hearing in court. At 's visitation Wednesday evening, a program showed Jesus cuddling a child in his lap with his hand on another child. People stood around weeping. There were pictures of on a swing and in a red coat. In one photo, she was on a man's shoulders with her head thrown back in apparent glee. Dr. Ayoub said he met with McCarron shortly after her daughter was diagnosed with autism. " She was very dedicated to trying to get treatment for her daughter, " Ayoub said. " I've met with a lot of parents who are dealing with autistic children, and she was one of the most loving mothers. This is a story that's been played over and over again. Homicide, suicide. The families just don't have the support. " The brain disorder in autism interferes with the ability to interact and communicate to others and causes difficulties with communication, motor skills, social and play skills, and coping with their environment. Sue Grimm of Groveland, who has two autistic children, said she thought McCarron was a fantastic mother. " She was doing everything in her power to care for her child, everything, " Grimm said. " She was a fantastic mother. My condolences go out for the family. " Texas Autism Advocacy www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Texas Disability Network Calendar of Events www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Tonya - Sometimes it seems the SD is in need of special education supports themselves. Unfortunately many of the people who are SUPPOSED to be there to support our kids have no clue and don't realize how fortunate they are not to have to " walk in our shoes " , the ones who get into the profession and have walked the walk are the best one's I've ever seen, but they're there for the little ones, no one seems to want to take on the kids once they're in upper elementary, middle or high school. That's a sad commentary on society in general, that's why I'm so happy to be part of this group. The resources and supports available are not typically common knowledge to the average person in or even to those in our situation, you'd think the SD would have knowledge of these resources and encourage us to use them, again sad commentary, they don't know and much of the time, they don't care to know or find out. Thanks for the input, Tonya. The school will be happy, I'm sure to be rid of us! Ha Ha ;-} Carol Tonya Hettler wrote: This is effecting his education. Suspensions are time away from the classroom and that impacts the child's education. Convincing the school of that may be tough though. Tonya Re: Tragic story/hotline , That is one of the best ideas I have heard in a very long time! The only thing I could offer is tea and sympathy, but I would be more than happy to talk to anybody in distress. fareastphillips wrote: The story below breaks my heart. , does this group have a crisis helpline, or a list of contacts for someone to call when they are feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps an automated monthly (or more often) reminder to parents about whom they could call in times of despair? Regards, Illinois Mom Tried to O.D. After killing Autistic Child By Mc, Copley News Service http://qconline.com/archives/qco/sections.cgi?prcss=display & id=288998 PEKIN -- Hours after allegedly killing her 3-year-old autistic daughter, McCarron tried to overdose on over-the-counter medication. She told police she " had just wanted to end her pain and (her daughter's) pain. " Toddler " " McCarron had retreated into her own autistic world Saturday afternoon and wouldn't take a nap, according to court documents. So McCarron told her mother, who was visiting the family's Morton home, that she planned to take for a car ride, as was common to calm her down, Morton Police Chief Nick Graff said Wednesday. But on this trip, McCarron drove to her mother's Morton home, placed a plastic garbage bag over her daughter's head and suffocated her, Graff said. She returned home to her mother and 2-year-old daughter, , and took her dead daughter to her bedroom. McCarron originally told police she tried to wake from a nap but found her not breathing. Another visiting family member called 911 about 4 p.m. while McCarron performed CPR on her child, who later was pronounced dead at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. McCarron was not yet a suspect in the case Saturday evening and was allowed to return home, Graff said. Early on Sunday, Mother's Day, emergency crews again were called to the McCarron home, but this time for McCarron, who had overdosed on some type of medication, Graff said. Police found and husband , who had just returned from a business trip in North Carolina, in an upstairs bedroom embracing one another. was crying, but , who had told her husband she put a plastic bag over their child's head to calm her down, was unemotional, court documents stated. When police asked what happened, she replied, " Nothing is going to help and it's not going to make any difference. " Paramedics took McCarron to St. Francis, where she told police " she had just wanted to end her pain and 's pain " and admitted to killing her daughter, Morton police Detective Ray Ham wrote in an investigation report. McCarron, 37, a certified pathologist with no previous criminal record, now faces two charges of first-degree murder, each of which are punishable by 20 to 60 years in prison. Tazewell County State's Attorney Umholtz said he does not plan to seek the death penalty, and no one else is expected to be charged. " Obviously, this is a tragic circumstance. It's a terrible incident anytime a mother would be charged with murdering her child. But it's particularly troubling when it occurs over Mother's Day weekend, " Umholtz said. He would not discuss the mother's mental state or whether she is being treated for any conditions. McCarron, a pathologist, worked at Methodist Medical Center and Proctor Hospital and occasionally filled in at Pekin Hospital. She also was a volunteer clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, officials said. She's scheduled for a June 8 preliminary hearing in court. At 's visitation Wednesday evening, a program showed Jesus cuddling a child in his lap with his hand on another child. People stood around weeping. There were pictures of on a swing and in a red coat. In one photo, she was on a man's shoulders with her head thrown back in apparent glee. Dr. Ayoub said he met with McCarron shortly after her daughter was diagnosed with autism. " She was very dedicated to trying to get treatment for her daughter, " Ayoub said. " I've met with a lot of parents who are dealing with autistic children, and she was one of the most loving mothers. This is a story that's been played over and over again. Homicide, suicide. The families just don't have the support. " The brain disorder in autism interferes with the ability to interact and communicate to others and causes difficulties with communication, motor skills, social and play skills, and coping with their environment. Sue Grimm of Groveland, who has two autistic children, said she thought McCarron was a fantastic mother. " She was doing everything in her power to care for her child, everything, " Grimm said. " She was a fantastic mother. My condolences go out for the family. " Texas Autism Advocacy www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Texas Disability Network Calendar of Events www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 IDEA states throughout the document " educational need " . It does NOT state " academic need " . Those terms are NOT interchangeable. Social skills are throughout the TEKS objectives anyway. Plus...doesn't your child receive a citizenship grade? That is educational need. It is a major portion of his disability that affects his education. He should be in special education if that is what you want. Did you sign " agree " at the ARD? I hope not....they can't make that decision unilaterally without your input. Sign disagree and meet them again in 10 days with more info to back your assertions. nna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 I don't believe he receives a citizenship grade or a conduct grade for 6th grade. The school is aware that my business obligations do not afford me the luxury of attending the school and observing Connor in that setting, so they have said that he has friends, socializes appropriately and because he has not generalized this into his home life, it is not their problem - it' s mine. They have essentially said that I am an over-protective mother and imply in the evaluation documents that I may have Munchhausen's Syndrome (because of my extensive knowledge of Asperger's, that I view my child through that filter of my knowledge of the disorder). That's fine, I know that if my child had any other disease such as cancer or cerebral palsy, I would be as devoted to finding out everything I could and attaining as much knowledge as I could about the disease, it's symptoms and any treatments available, and the school could not be saying the same thing about me. Either way, my son will not be going back. I would be endangering his health and emotional well-being. The school could care less about TEKS objectives - all they care about is that my child has above average intelligence, and receives commended performance on his TAKS tests which raises their averages for the kids who barely pass the same test, making them look good. I have asked some of his teachers why they became educators, they say they like being a part of the future, seeing the children blossom - my belief is that this is the only job you can get paid for having a three-month vacation. I'm certainly not saying this is true of all teachers, only the ones who have had contact with my child. It seems they are afraid of saying what they really believe at the ARD meetings, for fear of loosing their jobs, I guess, but when somethings wrong, it's wrong, and no amount of agreeing with it being wrong is going to make it right. You know what they say, " might makes right " , well they have the might, so they have the right, since they are the majority at every ARD meeting. Parents are outnumbered 3 or 4 to 1. Mine was 6 to 1 this last time because I had to go alone. I know many of you are in my corner emotionally, thank you for the support. I hope I may someday reciprocate your generosity and share some of my knowledge with you. Thanks again, Carol nna Bond wrote: IDEA states throughout the document " educational need " . It does NOT state " academic need " . Those terms are NOT interchangeable. Social skills are throughout the TEKS objectives anyway. Plus...doesn't your child receive a citizenship grade? That is educational need. It is a major portion of his disability that affects his education. He should be in special education if that is what you want. Did you sign " agree " at the ARD? I hope not....they can't make that decision unilaterally without your input. Sign disagree and meet them again in 10 days with more info to back your assertions. nna Texas Autism Advocacy www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Texas Disability Network Calendar of Events www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 No problem Carol, but my question is if the SD didn't follow the IEP, why didn't you disagree and table the meeting the MINUTE the SD mentioned 504. It's really downgrading. I need to find the quote, but IDEA makes it very clear that the supports are not just for academics. They are for any aspect where the issues stemming from the child's disability interfere with his ability to learn in a mainstream environment. I don't have access to my IDEA book today, but poke around on the www.wrightslaw.com website and sign up for the boot camp in August!! Lack of social skills stems from Asperger's and if it's leading to fighting at school where he's getting kicked out, then it's definately impeding his ability to learn 'cause it's making him get kicked out of school. You may want to get some help from a local advocate to look at the ED label. Asperger's IS a part of ASD and very different from ED. S. RE: Tragic story/hotline Thanks Cyn, Yeah the supports WERE there but the SD failed to follow the IEP in place sooooooo TEA got a complaint and when we went back to ARD the SD blindsided me with the 504 placement. Counselor was supposed to see Con every week and as necessary, she's the 504 coordinator so this reeks of reprisal for the complaint to TEA. Needless to say, because there's no academic need, only the social and emotional (some self help is also needed for community functioning)... well I don't think Con will go back to that school once the school year concludes, we're looking into a charter school. By the way - after I posted that, Con gave me a note from school, when he returns from being suspended, there is an assembly and he's one of the children being honored for academic excellence (President's Award, TAKS commended performance, Etc...) I'm not sure if we're going yet - I'm tempted to go to the assembly then check out for the rest of the day - after all, it's the last day of school, right? Thanks again for thinking of us, this group is truly a blessing with all the resources and allowing us to just " vent " when we need it! Thanks to all of you! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Yeah, I did disagree at the first ARD (Jan 06) and the second (Feb 06) and I disagreed at the third (May 5, 06) this is where they blindsided me with the 504 notion during the ARD. We tabled for 10 days and when we re-convened - they had all agreed that Connor would be in 504, despite my request that they leave him in SpEd for at least the first two grading periods of next year, then we see how well they follow that (in other words, re-build the trust they betrayed) and then we'll come back in Jan 07 and discuss 504 IF they follow the program in SpEd and demonstrate their ability to follow it with stricter guidelines. Well that's water under the bridge now - Con is defiantly NOT going back to that school! So they won't have ole Carol to kick around any more, and NEISD can kiss my ***! I am not going to subject my child to their distorted views of whats appropriate and what's not! Thanks for your support, though, that means more to me than all the IEP's in Texas! Carol Singleton wrote: No problem Carol, but my question is if the SD didn't follow the IEP, why didn't you disagree and table the meeting the MINUTE the SD mentioned 504. It's really downgrading. I need to find the quote, but IDEA makes it very clear that the supports are not just for academics. They are for any aspect where the issues stemming from the child's disability interfere with his ability to learn in a mainstream environment. I don't have access to my IDEA book today, but poke around on the www.wrightslaw.com website and sign up for the boot camp in August!! Lack of social skills stems from Asperger's and if it's leading to fighting at school where he's getting kicked out, then it's definately impeding his ability to learn 'cause it's making him get kicked out of school. You may want to get some help from a local advocate to look at the ED label. Asperger's IS a part of ASD and very different from ED. S. RE: Tragic story/hotline Thanks Cyn, Yeah the supports WERE there but the SD failed to follow the IEP in place sooooooo TEA got a complaint and when we went back to ARD the SD blindsided me with the 504 placement. Counselor was supposed to see Con every week and as necessary, she's the 504 coordinator so this reeks of reprisal for the complaint to TEA. Needless to say, because there's no academic need, only the social and emotional (some self help is also needed for community functioning)... well I don't think Con will go back to that school once the school year concludes, we're looking into a charter school. By the way - after I posted that, Con gave me a note from school, when he returns from being suspended, there is an assembly and he's one of the children being honored for academic excellence (President's Award, TAKS commended performance, Etc...) I'm not sure if we're going yet - I'm tempted to go to the assembly then check out for the rest of the day - after all, it's the last day of school, right? Thanks again for thinking of us, this group is truly a blessing with all the resources and allowing us to just " vent " when we need it! Thanks to all of you! Carol Texas Autism Advocacy www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Texas Disability Network Calendar of Events www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Yeah, I did disagree at the first ARD (Jan 06) and the second (Feb 06) and I disagreed at the third (May 5, 06) this is where they blindsided me with the 504 notion during the ARD. We tabled for 10 days and when we re-convened - they had all agreed that Connor would be in 504, despite my request that they leave him in SpEd for at least the first two grading periods of next year, then we see how well they follow that (in other words, re-build the trust they betrayed) and then we'll come back in Jan 07 and discuss 504 IF they follow the program in SpEd and demonstrate their ability to follow it with stricter guidelines. Well that's water under the bridge now - Con is defiantly NOT going back to that school! So they won't have ole Carol to kick around any more, and NEISD can kiss my ***! I am not going to subject my child to their distorted views of whats appropriate and what's not! Thanks for your support, though, that means more to me than all the IEP's in Texas! Carol Singleton wrote: No problem Carol, but my question is if the SD didn't follow the IEP, why didn't you disagree and table the meeting the MINUTE the SD mentioned 504. It's really downgrading. I need to find the quote, but IDEA makes it very clear that the supports are not just for academics. They are for any aspect where the issues stemming from the child's disability interfere with his ability to learn in a mainstream environment. I don't have access to my IDEA book today, but poke around on the www.wrightslaw.com website and sign up for the boot camp in August!! Lack of social skills stems from Asperger's and if it's leading to fighting at school where he's getting kicked out, then it's definately impeding his ability to learn 'cause it's making him get kicked out of school. You may want to get some help from a local advocate to look at the ED label. Asperger's IS a part of ASD and very different from ED. S. RE: Tragic story/hotline Thanks Cyn, Yeah the supports WERE there but the SD failed to follow the IEP in place sooooooo TEA got a complaint and when we went back to ARD the SD blindsided me with the 504 placement. Counselor was supposed to see Con every week and as necessary, she's the 504 coordinator so this reeks of reprisal for the complaint to TEA. Needless to say, because there's no academic need, only the social and emotional (some self help is also needed for community functioning)... well I don't think Con will go back to that school once the school year concludes, we're looking into a charter school. By the way - after I posted that, Con gave me a note from school, when he returns from being suspended, there is an assembly and he's one of the children being honored for academic excellence (President's Award, TAKS commended performance, Etc...) I'm not sure if we're going yet - I'm tempted to go to the assembly then check out for the rest of the day - after all, it's the last day of school, right? Thanks again for thinking of us, this group is truly a blessing with all the resources and allowing us to just " vent " when we need it! Thanks to all of you! Carol Texas Autism Advocacy www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Texas Disability Network Calendar of Events www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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