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Aug 16, 2009 21:22:53 GMT -5
Post by momofrussell on Aug 16, 2009 21:22:53 GMT -5
There HAS to be something to motivate her on the school front.... toy? Stuffed animal? SOMETHING... and maybe they aren't using the pictures and different forms of communication BROOK'S WAY Meaning.... I am wondering and thinking they are doing things THEIR way and wanting her to conform instead of "listening" and "watching" Brook and following her lead a bit... Sometimes you have to be THAT savvy to get a child w/DS going the right direction! Some teachers don't understand that or don't "have it"..... and some learn how to do it...... A.
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Aug 17, 2009 9:55:38 GMT -5
Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Aug 17, 2009 9:55:38 GMT -5
I know A. Something has to be the motivator for her at school. Mom can not and doesn't want to be, the motivator at school. I mean I would but.......that two hour break is just lovely twice a week. I'm going to call a meeting this week and see what we can hash out with the new ideas you've sugested. 2 more weeks and school resumes. I'm Praying this new aide for the class is going to be the right fit and Brook does not get hooked on her. All we can really do is sit and watch and wait to see how it goes. I will be having someone go into watch for a bit as well. They are making the class into two smaller groups as well. I also think i'll get that script AGAIN for some ST. If they refuse AGAIN, i'll then get a bit pissy. I often think that if Brook had gotten some ST anytime in her three years, her expressive communication might be better. Not just Momma ST. What is not so funny is that she will talk to a perfect stranger. She talk to everyone we pass, anywhere. Just not the teachers. How silly mostest! I think your on to something here A. Maybe the way they are trying to get her to talk is not the way Brook wants to. She has a very stuborn streek. Maybe i'll make an appt up on the hill w/ that ST again. Maybe she can help out with this situation too. I'm at the piont i'll try anything. Thx again everyone
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Aug 17, 2009 10:58:44 GMT -5
Post by momofrussell on Aug 17, 2009 10:58:44 GMT -5
Well, ST should encompass "communication"... it's NOT just for verbal speech. So if she is refusing to speak but is getting frustrated with communication, document that, that is your arguement for it Good luck. Also, I have some great links I will send you later that might help... that I got at the conference. Maybe you could use some/any of it. PM me your email address when you have a chance.
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