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Post by mommygwen on Apr 26, 2006 15:50:13 GMT -5
Middle school special ed: Greg is in a segregated special ed class. That just started this year. Greg asked to be in this class. The teachers strongly recommended it. Middle school is different. He was in reg ed in elm. school. The staff there was extra great. The staff at the middle school are good, but not as excellent as we had before. That is why Greg is just starting middle school at age 13. Picnic: waiting for lovely weather to return. Whine and wine; not a good pairing. Though both can go with cheese. Greg went downstairs and brought up a bottle for me last night. I'll let it chill a few days before I open it.
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Post by Claire on Apr 28, 2006 9:05:51 GMT -5
I'm sooo sorry Greg had to go through all this. I would have went staaright to the hospital, they would have called the police, Social Services and things would be handled. The Police would have doen an investigation, and if need be would have pressed chrges for your son. I know this cause my brother is a police officer. Poor you. Seem slike when it rains it pours some days. Hang in there. Keep usposted. Hugs to all of you.
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Post by mommygwen on Apr 30, 2006 12:44:07 GMT -5
Almost 1 week later and I think I finally have both feet back on this planet. Greg wounds are healing quickly, most are at the ugly yellow stage.Greg is either over it or determined to ignore it. He can't tell me but I see no fear, resentment or anger. Jonathan (little bother) is still pouty with other certain children. The ones whose disability makes them unpredictable. The adults who watched Greg and the other child "roll on the gym mat" still work at school and, I suppose, are just realizing that Greg does not call for help or fight back. Greg now has another adult to help him at school. I'm still shaky about school not knowing what happened . And I might not have known had I not asked Greg to take off the ripped shirt right away. I thank you all for your help. I made myself behave clinically, with little emotion, for school and Greg. I was so frightened and hurt myself, but I would not let anyone but you all see it. I had to take care of everybody here and you all took care of me.
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Post by ALLISA on Apr 30, 2006 14:30:30 GMT -5
I agree that this site is so great for venting true feelings especially when you have to put on the "strong" face at home....that's waht I love about this site and I'm so glad it was a source of support and comfort to you
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Post by hidyperson on Apr 30, 2006 21:55:32 GMT -5
Hey, I'm cautious around anyone who's ' whose disability makes them unpredictable.' - Jeff
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Post by paulinemjc48 on May 1, 2006 1:50:40 GMT -5
Jeff. You certainly wouldn't want to be around my son then. As his Mum it is very difficult for me to know people don't like him as he can be such a lovey boy, he has the biggest smile and looks like an angel. His syndrome just makes him very unpredictable, he can't help his outbursts. Pauline UK
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Post by hidyperson on May 1, 2006 10:49:16 GMT -5
Staying out of arm distance works. If my roommate is worked up, you keep your distance, and I'm always telling my wife, "watch her elbows !" Honestly, no on want's to be near someone who may hit them out of the blue, but forwarned does make a differance - Jeff
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Post by mommygwen on May 1, 2006 19:19:03 GMT -5
Pauline, I'm on your team because we each have two boys with disabilities. However, cautious doesn't mean dislike. So , moving on..What did you eat during you respite trip to Austria and environs? I'm been drooling for weeks. Ever since I read your post about your travel plans.
I know a lady nearby here whom I met years ago. Our older boys were together in a summertime "special needs" day camp. I suggested she have her younger son tested because he recited TV scripts but seemed to want to stay so much more. She didn't want to hear of it and told me so. She avoided me for years and I understood that I was the messenger of unbearable news. I'm glad I spoke because the child was tested and receives therapy. Now a surprise to us: our boys are playing on the same baseball team. We spent Saturday morning trying to reconnect as friends. Gwen
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Post by lindaadamsmom on May 3, 2006 9:03:58 GMT -5
Gwen - thanks for sharing -- I am glad things are going better now for Greg and things have smoothed over some. The extra person is probably a good idea! It is hard when our kids don't always respond " typically " and to try to get other people who work with them to nderstand that is sometimes even harder!! My Adam (11) will be going to middle school next year and I am hoping all goes well -- later this week we find out what he schedule will look like, but we are trying him in a reg ed setting with push-ins and pull-outs as needed just like he is now in elem school. - It has been a great 6 years in at the Elementary school & we have such a great relationship with everyone there -- Still, Adam has a few issues, where he is just not as mature in his mannerisms as his peers, so I hope things go smoothly as some of the kids at the middle school will be new faces .... Yes, this is a great site - for both Whine & Wine!!! When's the picnic??? {{{Hugs}}} Linda
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