Guest guest Posted May 8, 2003 Report Share Posted May 8, 2003 We would LOVE to, but, financailly right now that isn't an option. timmy > > > > hi to everyone, I apologize in advance if I ramble or sound as if I feel > sorry for myself, but after talking to Tim's previous speech therapist (she > had him for 4 years) who also has hearing issues--some the same as tim's and > has children with hearing issues, I, along with Pat don't feel our school > district is giving Timmy what he needs. And, we are going to start > exploring other avenues. Meaning a school for the deaf/hard of hearing. I > am crying while writing this because, although I always knew it was going to > be a possability that Timmy would not do well in the mainstream situation--I > was so hoping it would all just work out. I JUST WANT HIM TO BE LIKE > EVERYONE ELSE--I DON'T WANT THEM TO LOOK AT HIM AND WONDER WHAT IS > WRONG--WHY HE WALKS LIKE THAT, TALKS LIKE THAT, WEARS A HEARING AIDE...... > > > > He tries SO hard, but he's not just like everyone else, and this school > district is not doing the job to " fix " it. not that they can or should be > expected to fix it, but they do not see the true timmy and ALL of his > issues. And I doubt they ever will!!! > > > > so, I have already begun to research schools--anyone in NJ who knows of a > good school let me know, the other problem is there are no schools that are > close--about an hour give or take is the closest I can find--and the thought > a residential school --just not an option. > > > > of course, I know this will be one of the biggest fights of my life, but > this is my child we are talking about and he WILL get what he needs to be > the best he can be!!! > > > > my other concern is what this will do to our already fragile family > life---I tend to worry about every case senario--even though it may never > happen and to top it all off I'm pms-ing!!! > > ok, I guess I've gone on enough--IT'S JUST NOT FAIR!!!! how's that for > juvinile? > > > > have a good night everyone--and I apologize for going on and on and > feeling oh so sorry for myself, I know it's not the end of the world--but it > sure isn't paris--and holland is looking pretty crappy right now!!! > > > > maria and the guys --uncluding Pat who says don't worry it will all work > out--my rock!! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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