State: Alberta
Country: Canada
Member since: Apr 10, 2008
Last logged in: Aug 03, 2008
I am the proud mother of four children. Zane is b.1999 (aspergers), Marcus b.2000(adhd), my only daughter Eowyn b.2002 (Autism), and Ean b.2007 (my specialist free child)
My page title is All kids Have Special Needs because that is how I truly feel about children. As a teacher and a mother, I think even kids without any official diagnosis have special needs that are unique to them.
I have my own web page where I have free resources to help parents of children get organized... www.allkidshavespecialneeds.org
I also sell quirky t-shirts that say things like "I have autism and I think you are weird too" you can find them on my all kids site, on ebay , or at my spreadshirt store http://91975.spreadshirt.com/us/US/Shop/
I made a video explaining what autism is....it can be viewed on youtube...it features my beautiful daugther...
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by seymoursheep on 05.24.08 - public - 69 visits
Ok...she going to grade 1. why am I freaking out?
When my boys started school I didnt cry. Kindergarden wasnt hard for me...I was working full time. I was gone all day so I guess I didnt miss them. Now I am home (first it was maternity leave, now it is sick leave I have fibromyalgia) I am used to my daughter being here in the afternoons.
Next year she will be gone all day every day.
To prepare her for this we have he bright idea of putting her in summer day camp. First for 2 days a week, then 3, then 4, then 5.....so that she is used to being away....but that means that starting this summer I lose my baby.
I started crying when I filled out the forms. My husband told me to get a grip. I dont know why I am having such a hard time with this. I should be celebrating. But Im not. I dont want her to go. I am afraid. Kids are going to pick on her, and she cant defend herself all the time. She will have her aide...but she is my little girl, and i wont be there....*sigh
I am used to her being my little autistic child. I cat wrap my mind around her being my older autistic child, or an autistic adult....she is growing up and I need to get a grip.
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Motherof4
Posted on Sun, 25 May 2008
I used to cry when I heard the Veggie Tales song, "I Can Be Your Friend," because I was afraid Daniel wouldn't have any. I was afraid to put him in public school, because I thought the kids would be mean. We lucked out, those first years, and got some of the most gifted teachers God ever made. They not only taught, they had a gift for bringing out the best in every child, and the kids weren't mean, they were encouraging and kind. I can't guarantee that you'll have such great luck, but I pray that you do.
carmel66
Posted on Sun, 25 May 2008
she's also your baby GIRL...different feelings apply. Hang in there - you both can do this.
frogfoot1969
Posted on Sat, 24 May 2008
Mine is still in preschool but I have the same feelings of hesitation. I had them starting prek. I certaining have them about Kindergaden and worry about mainstreaming and the same things you mentioned. My husband also worries about him getting picked on. I think all kids get picked on at some time or another children can just be mean. I can't say anything to make you feel better just that I know how you feel.
