Re: Hi, It's been awhile, I need to come back for support.

[Guest guest]

Sorry, I must not have been on that long ago to know you but I'm just sending

you a hug.

Dianne <handymomx4@...> wrote: Hi, no one probably remembers me because

it's been so long. I am a

single mom with 4 children. My oldest has recently moved as he is 21.

I still have my 19 yr old daughter with tourette's, my 13 yr old son

with ADHD, tic disorder, and my 12 yr old son with asperger's at home.

My 12 yr old son has had a really difficult year so far. He has only

been to school 2 out of the 6 months so far. He has isolated himself

indoors. I am going to a conference meeting with the school and the

school board next week. Pathways for children and youth will also be

attending. The school thinks it's as simple of Tyler not wanting to go

but I believe there is more to it than that. He has been on zoloft for

anxiety since Aug and was physically attacked in Nov by an adult. I

could really use some support on these issues. The adult has been

charged and we are awaiting his plea to see if it progresses to court.

Tyler's testimony will be video taped if it goes to trial.

Thanks

Dianne

[Guest guest]

Welcome Back!!!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Rose

I really appreciate the hugs. Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed.

Dianne

Rose <beachbodytan2002@...> wrote:

Sorry, I must not have been on that long ago to know you but I'm just sending

you a hug.

Dianne <handymomx4@...> wrote: Hi, no one probably remembers me because

it's been so long. I am a

single mom with 4 children. My oldest has recently moved as he is 21.

I still have my 19 yr old daughter with tourette's, my 13 yr old son

with ADHD, tic disorder, and my 12 yr old son with asperger's at home.

My 12 yr old son has had a really difficult year so far. He has only

been to school 2 out of the 6 months so far. He has isolated himself

indoors. I am going to a conference meeting with the school and the

school board next week. Pathways for children and youth will also be

attending. The school thinks it's as simple of Tyler not wanting to go

but I believe there is more to it than that. He has been on zoloft for

anxiety since Aug and was physically attacked in Nov by an adult. I

could really use some support on these issues. The adult has been

charged and we are awaiting his plea to see if it progresses to court.

Tyler's testimony will be video taped if it goes to trial.

Thanks

Dianne

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/12/2006 2:02:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,

handymomx4@... writes:

Hi, no one probably remembers me because it's been so long. I am a

single mom with 4 children. My oldest has recently moved as he is 21.

I still have my 19 yr old daughter with tourette's, my 13 yr old son

with ADHD, tic disorder, and my 12 yr old son with asperger's at home.

My 12 yr old son has had a really difficult year so far. He has only

been to school 2 out of the 6 months so far. He has isolated himself

indoors. I am going to a conference meeting with the school and the

school board next week. Pathways for children and youth will also be

attending. The school thinks it's as simple of Tyler not wanting to go

but I believe there is more to it than that. He has been on zoloft for

anxiety since Aug and was physically attacked in Nov by an adult. I

could really use some support on these issues. The adult has been

charged and we are awaiting his plea to see if it progresses to court.

Tyler's testimony will be video taped if it goes to trial.

Thanks

Dianne

It really isn't simple at all, is it! I am having the same problem with my

17 yo right now. School refusal. Request that the school provide an FBA to

determine what problem areas he is having with school in order to help

diffuse the stress for him. There should be a way to ease him back in as well.

Are they sending a tutor to your home for now so he doesn't get behind? Here

are two articles on the subject as well if you haven't already read them -->

_http://www.aboutourkids.org/aboutour/articles/refusal.html_

(http://www.aboutourkids.org/aboutour/articles/refusal.html)

_http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/qf/schoolavoidance.htm_

(http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/qf/schoolavoidance.htm)

Roxanna ô¿ö

Autism Happens

[Guest guest]

Roxanna, if Matt has a 504 can I request a FBA? He is flunking almost all

his classes. I am looking into a GASP, private school. Pam

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/14/2006 3:51:38 PM Eastern Standard Time,

ppanda65@... writes:

Roxanna, if Matt has a 504 can I request a FBA? He is flunking almost all

his classes. I am looking into a GASP, private school. Pam

I don't know if you could, that's a good question. All I have ever read

about FBA's, they are part of the IDEA. But if a child with a disability has a

problem, wouldn't they need to do an FBA without an IEP? I will ask around

and see if I find anything.

However, in this situation, you could probably request a complete evaluation

be done and get an IEP in place to cover learning problems, behavior

problems and anything else you uncover. I would request an eval for an IEP and

include an FBA as part of the evaluation. That way they can look at any

learning

problems at the same time as looking at how he is functioning throughout the

day. And that way, you get an FBA done whether you decide to go ahead with

an IEP or stay with the 504. Either way, what is in place now is not enough.

And I know already he is plenty smart so failing is a signal that there are

major problems. I am dealing with the same issues now with the 9 yo almost

failing his classes (4th grade.) He does have an IEP but very few supports.

I think we have to get more help going for him.

Roxanna ô¿ô

Don't take life too seriously; No one gets out alive.

[Guest guest]

Roxanna, he has no learning issues at all. Pam

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/15/2006 3:24:15 AM Eastern Standard Time,

ppanda65@... writes:

Roxanna, he has no learning issues at all. Pam

Well, even if it's for organizational and social - it might be worthwhile to

get an evaluation to find out. Also, you might check into your school's

programming because they might have tutoring available. At any rate, any kid

who is smart like that and making bad grades - there is a problem going on.

Roxanna ô¿ô

Don't take life too seriously; No one gets out alive.

[Guest guest]

I'm trying to work with his team at the high school. His problems are not

social either. I think he just has very bad habits and as we all know habits

are hard to break. I keep talking to him about changing some of his routines

(staying up late, making time for homework, etc)...but he just doesn't hear

me. On a good note, his behavior has improved dramatically. I am going to

ask the school about tutoring. He did meet with the school psychologist the

other day and seemed to like him, so he may have some suggestions also. Pam

[Guest guest]

Hi my son has social issues what would we asked the school do to test

him ?

Thank You . Donna Rabe

kneeleee@... wrote:

In a message dated 3/15/2006 3:24:15 AM Eastern Standard Time,

ppanda65@... writes:

Roxanna, he has no learning issues at all. Pam

Well, even if it's for organizational and social - it might be worthwhile to

get an evaluation to find out. Also, you might check into your school's

programming because they might have tutoring available. At any rate, any kid

who is smart like that and making bad grades - there is a problem going on.

Roxanna ô¿ô

Don't take life too seriously; No one gets out alive.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/16/2006 10:32:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,

donna_rabe2001@... writes:

Hi my son has social issues what would we asked the school do to

test him ?

Thank You . Donna Rabe

You would want to request pragmatic speech testing. Pam

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/16/2006 10:32:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,

donna_rabe2001@... writes:

Hi my son has social issues what would we asked the school do to

test him ?

Thank You . Donna Rabe

You can get testing to cover social skill areas. Test pragmatic language

skills, problem solving and there are some social skill rating scales as well.

Here is a link to a page - scan down to " social skills " section and it lists

some of the testing that is out there -->

_http://concordspedpac.org/TypesTests.html

Roxanna ô¿ö

Autism Happens

_ (http://concordspedpac.org/TypesTests.html)

[Guest guest]

The school should have a school based clinician. Or they subcontract someone. If

they don't help you may go to your pediatrician and ask for a referral for a

Vineland or BASC test.

Sherri

ppanda65@... wrote:

In a message dated 3/16/2006 10:32:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,

donna_rabe2001@... writes:

Hi my son has social issues what would we asked the school do to

test him ?

Thank You . Donna Rabe

You would want to request pragmatic speech testing. Pam