Post by MomMarie31 on May 13, 2003 15:12:43 GMT -5
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Hello. I used to come here a couple years ago. Some of you probably remember me, hopefully me with some fondness HAHA.
For those who don't know me, My name is Marie. I will be married 4 years this month and have one son named Jared. He's 11 and has DS and possible ASD...another term for autism. We live in rural NJ.
My son attends a private school for special needs children, but the school does bus kids out at 14 years old for half day inclusion. This is based on the child's ability to handle a more inclusive setting and the school feels Jared will be ready for this when the time comes. It excites and scares me at the same time naturally.
Jared's program involves academics, job skills and life skills. He also has art, music and gym like any other school has. He is very scattered developmentally..from about 4 years old to his current age. Academically he is on a kindergarton to first grade level. His gross motor skills are strong...with more problems concerning fine motor.
He main issues for a long time has been behavior. Since turning 11 he is starting to have more self control and can calm down quicker..but the behaviors still leave a lot ot be desired. These behaviors are what got him an ASD diagnosis, but I am not certain I accept the dx and sometimes wonder about bi-polar. In any case...things are better but still a lot to improve on. Fortunately what behavioral problems that they used to see in school are pretty much gone. He's in a class with older kids and that seems to help.
He loves basketball, elmo, extreme sports on tv and music. He loves to play outside. He is starting to go through puberty as well and that has been interesting!
My hubby and I would like to have more children...hubby is his step dad..but so far no such luck.
I guess that's all for now. If anyone wants to respond or ask questions please feel free. Hope to some new people as well. I have been away from here for a couple years now so I am sure there's a lot of newbies here. Thank you.
Marie
Mom to Jared 11 with DS and ASD
Hello. I used to come here a couple years ago. Some of you probably remember me, hopefully me with some fondness HAHA.
For those who don't know me, My name is Marie. I will be married 4 years this month and have one son named Jared. He's 11 and has DS and possible ASD...another term for autism. We live in rural NJ.
My son attends a private school for special needs children, but the school does bus kids out at 14 years old for half day inclusion. This is based on the child's ability to handle a more inclusive setting and the school feels Jared will be ready for this when the time comes. It excites and scares me at the same time naturally.
Jared's program involves academics, job skills and life skills. He also has art, music and gym like any other school has. He is very scattered developmentally..from about 4 years old to his current age. Academically he is on a kindergarton to first grade level. His gross motor skills are strong...with more problems concerning fine motor.
He main issues for a long time has been behavior. Since turning 11 he is starting to have more self control and can calm down quicker..but the behaviors still leave a lot ot be desired. These behaviors are what got him an ASD diagnosis, but I am not certain I accept the dx and sometimes wonder about bi-polar. In any case...things are better but still a lot to improve on. Fortunately what behavioral problems that they used to see in school are pretty much gone. He's in a class with older kids and that seems to help.
He loves basketball, elmo, extreme sports on tv and music. He loves to play outside. He is starting to go through puberty as well and that has been interesting!
My hubby and I would like to have more children...hubby is his step dad..but so far no such luck.
I guess that's all for now. If anyone wants to respond or ask questions please feel free. Hope to some new people as well. I have been away from here for a couple years now so I am sure there's a lot of newbies here. Thank you.
Marie
Mom to Jared 11 with DS and ASD
We've swapped some notes on the NADS board if I'm not mistaken and I always enjoy what you have to say there.. and boy can I OFTEN relate!!
Jared sounds like ONE GREAT KID so lots more stories and I'm counting on you for some great insights! 