Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I've often wondered about that, DS is a serious, excellent swimmer who for some reason is totally focused at meets, and wins a lot. He even swam in our state Junior Olympics and did very well there. Barbara in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 My son is in the special Olympics but it's through his school. I'm not sure if it can lead from there or not. A very good question though! I'll be looking forward to others' answers as well! =) -Jenn, AEP (ADD, Bi-Polar, Anxiety/Depression) Proud Momma of Cory Albert (14yrs ADHD), h Dawn (12yrs Anxiety/Depression) and Jerry Lee " Trey " (9yrs ADHD, Bi-Polar, Asperger's) -- ( ) anybody do special olympics I am curious if anybody does special olympics and if so how do you get involved? Our school has a track day and of course everybody can guess how excited my guy is about that, espicially the running events. long jump and the softball throw! Thanks Lori --------------------------------- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 This may be a dumb question, but does having AS qualify you for the special olympics? Thanks, Liz Houston Jenn <wyledbunch@...> wrote: My son is in the special Olympics but it's through his school. I'm not sure if it can lead from there or not. A very good question though! I'll be looking forward to others' answers as well! =) -Jenn, AEP (ADD, Bi-Polar, Anxiety/Depression) Proud Momma of Cory Albert (14yrs ADHD), h Dawn (12yrs Anxiety/Depression) and Jerry Lee " Trey " (9yrs ADHD, Bi-Polar, Asperger's) -- ( ) anybody do special olympics I am curious if anybody does special olympics and if so how do you get involved? Our school has a track day and of course everybody can guess how excited my guy is about that, espicially the running events. long jump and the softball throw! Thanks Lori --------------------------------- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I don't know about the regular special Olympics (like the national ones or whatever) but in the schools (at least in this area) if a child is primarily in learning disabled classes they're eligible for the special Olympics. My oldest son was in the olympics last year but this year since he's only in two LD classes, he wasn't eligible to participate. -Jenn, AEP (ADD, Bi-Polar, Anxiety/Depression) Proud Momma of Cory Albert (14yrs ADHD), h Dawn (12yrs Anxiety/Depression) and Jerry Lee " Trey " (9yrs ADHD, Bi-Polar, Asperger's) -- ( ) anybody do special olympics I am curious if anybody does special olympics and if so how do you get involved? Our school has a track day and of course everybody can guess how excited my guy is about that, espicially the running events. long jump and the softball throw! Thanks Lori --------------------------------- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 My nephew is involved in Special Olympics, and I've been to some of his events. I've considered getting involved, but my gut tells me it's the wrong placement for her. All of those kids are MR, and she's not. It was developed for those with MR. They would probably accept her- she tests as MR in certain areas. But it doesn't feel right to me... I did have her in Challenger sports, which is for kids with any and all dsabilities. I haven't yet tracked them down in our new neighborhood. Meira > > I am curious if anybody does special olympics and if so how do you get involved? Our school has a track day and of course everybody can guess how excited my guy is about that, espicially the running events. long jump and the softball throw! > Thanks > Lori > > > --------------------------------- > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Here's the official Little League page: http://eteamz.active.com/llb/finder/index.cfm? You contact the Little Leagues around you and ask if they have a Challenger League or if they know who does nearby. was welcome with open arms. Meira > > I am curious if anybody does special olympics and if so how do you get involved? Our school has a track day and of course everybody can guess how excited my guy is about that, espicially the running events. long jump and the softball throw! > Thanks > Lori > > > --------------------------------- > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 No. Having MR does. Meira > My son is in the special Olympics but it's through his school. I'm not sure > if it can lead from there or not. A very good question though! I'll be > looking forward to others' answers as well! =) > > > -Jenn, AEP (ADD, Bi-Polar, Anxiety/Depression) > > Proud Momma of Cory Albert (14yrs ADHD), h Dawn (12yrs > Anxiety/Depression) > and Jerry Lee " Trey " (9yrs ADHD, Bi-Polar, Asperger's) > -- ( ) anybody do special olympics > > I am curious if anybody does special olympics and if so how do you get > involved? Our school has a track day and of course everybody can guess how > excited my guy is about that, espicially the running events. long jump and > the softball throw! > Thanks > Lori > > > --------------------------------- > Finding fabulous fares is fun. > Let FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and > hotel bargains. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Ah, I know nothing of SO in schools... We go to the regular ones. MR only. Meira > > I don't know about the regular special Olympics (like the national ones or > whatever) but in the schools (at least in this area) if a child is primarily > in learning disabled classes they're eligible for the special Olympics. My > oldest son was in the olympics last year but this year since he's only in > two LD classes, he wasn't eligible to participate. > > > -Jenn, AEP (ADD, Bi-Polar, Anxiety/Depression) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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