Re: Re: Kindergarten and classroom integration

[Guest guest]

Not that I'm aware of, but if I was you I'd Google the topic and see what's

out there --

On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 7:26 AM, mykitkate <mykitkate@...> wrote:

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> Are there any good books on this topic that someone could recommend? Kate

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> > > Hi,

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> > > My son is starting kindergarten in September. He has apraxia, a

> language

> > > disorder, a word retrieval issue, and is cognitively normal. He is a

> bright,

> > > happy, social boy at home and with friends, but he's self-conscious and

> shy

> > > with people he hasn't achieved a comfort zone with. His speech output

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> > > severely delayed, and he takes a long time to get his sentences out.

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> > > speech sounds a bit like that of a severely hearing impaired person.

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> > > The classroom he is entering is integrated, with an extra aide for him,

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> > > two other kids.

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> > > I think it would help to write a letter to the other parents

> introducing

> > > Will and explaining his issues. People sometimes make the mistake that

> he's

> > > cognitively impaired, or has issues he doesn't, because of the way he

> > > speaks. I really want to help him get off to a good start socially, and

> > > intend to be proactive with playdates, with the hopes that he can forge

> > > friendships with the kids in his class.

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> > > I wonder if writing a letter is a good idea? Should I also go into the

> > > classroom to speak with the kids? Should my son, Will, be there if I

> do? Has

> > > anyone done this, and do you have any advice, or even a copy of your

> letter,

> > > or suggestions how to phrase things?

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> > > Thanks for any advice!!

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> > > Nadine

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