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Letting go... Posted By: noaholiviaian
Posted On: 06/03/2008
On Wednesday I go in to school for an IEP revision meeting. For once, we are talking about positive changes and not further restrictions based on new-found challenges (Ian is in 1st grade).
We have decided to reduce his aide time from 7 to 4 hours each day, which basically gives him academic-only assistance. No more aide for recess, lunch, art, music, gym, etc. I think it was hindering his social development, but I'm still a bit worried Ian won't follow directions consistently. He has started to watch what the other kids are doing to help him figure out what HE is supposed to be doing.
Our other change is putting Ian on the regular bus instead of the Special Needs bus. It is time, but I AM SCARED! What if he gets off at the wrong stop? What if kids tease him? What if he listens to all the talk on the bus and develops some undesirable language? What if he is lonely? AUGH!

The need for these revisions means Ian is getting better. I question if we are jumping the gun, but there comes a time you have to let him sink or swim, so to speak. We'll never know how he'll do until we let him try it. I just don't want him to struggle, but I know that is just unavoidable.

He's a good kid.
       
Motherof4 wrote this reply on 06/03/2008
Oh, that is hard. I think you're doing the right thing, letting him face some new challenges. I'd be scared for him, too, but if you hear there's a problem, you can always back off until he's a little older. Hope all goes better than you think it will!

shannonj wrote this reply on 06/03/2008
Such hard decisions, I know. Just keep being involved and diligent and keep advocating as his needs evolve....

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