tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post3853698446095908991..comments2023-10-12T03:40:26.342-04:00Comments on CocktailMom: Still not happy...CocktailMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02841055819714139122noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-39442062543114788602009-03-07T17:46:00.000-05:002009-03-07T17:46:00.000-05:00hi, I found your post on Eren's blog, as well. I'...hi, <BR/><BR/>I found your post on Eren's blog, as well. I'm curious to hear how the change to private school works out fo you. My oldest son has a "non-verbal" learning disorder, which is similar to Aspergers. He's actually in a special class room, which i've been very happy with - nine students, two aides, one teacher, and one therapist. This is ideal, but it was only after two absolutely horrible years in general ed., at the end of which he was so completely traumatized that he became violent and unpredictable. Now I'm facing a similar scenario with my younger son, who I believe has a similar neurological set up as his brother. Knowing what I know now I'm less willing to work within the system with him. <BR/><BR/>It's so frustrating the school system can't give kids the learning environment they need until they've precipitated a crisis. You know, when it comes down to it, we all have special needs.cheyennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11704664339581831886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-47316839664935585772009-02-23T22:59:00.000-05:002009-02-23T22:59:00.000-05:00the correct link: http://www.crayonrocks.net/the correct link: http://www.crayonrocks.net/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-1006406407383613792009-02-23T22:57:00.000-05:002009-02-23T22:57:00.000-05:00P.S. I noticed our boys hold crayons the same way ...P.S. I noticed our boys hold crayons the same way (with the fist). I recently got these crayons wwwcrayonrocks.com and they are small and have to be held with the fingers like they're supposed to. Wonderful! My son loves them and willingly uses them. I am going to use them with the Handwriting Without Tears workbooks. That program is very fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-45539037571224586872009-02-23T22:44:00.000-05:002009-02-23T22:44:00.000-05:00Hi! I found your post on Vintage Chica Eren's blog...Hi! I found your post on Vintage Chica Eren's blog and came over here to read and to encourage you. If you decide to homeschool, you will be able to still provide plenty of social opportunities. If you wanted to, you could probably find an activity to do with other homeschooled children every day of the week. I also have 2 boys, and the oldest (K) is possibly on the spectrum. When we visited the public school, I was horrified. I was homeschooled and had already planned to homeschool our children, but as you know very well, we need to look to see what is best for our children, especially the special ones. After spending most of his years in different therapies it turns out that being home with me is really good enough for him, and better than anything else! :) Being with his little brother is like having a personal coach and best friend who both accepts him as he is and challenges him to TRY. I know each child and each situation is different. I hope to encourage you that if you, even a little bit, want to homeschool and believe it could be good for your son, go for it! You could even try it over the summer, and you might find yourself hooked. :) By the way, I was in both private and public school before being homeschooled, and I know first hand that it can be such a joyful way to learn! I have such fond memories spending my high school years doing math lying by the sea, and you could usually find me doing "school" somewhere outside. For breaks, my siblings and I would play out in nature or make up songs and skits or go teach the native children English. I will never regret missing out on another year of classroom boredom trying to stay focused on a teacher who was numb from repeating the same stories and lessons every year. Self confidence and a good self esteem are also perks, especially for a special child, being homeschooled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-67439402686798638782009-02-09T14:37:00.000-05:002009-02-09T14:37:00.000-05:00Gretch, you are amazing. Logan is the luckiest bo...Gretch, you are amazing. Logan is the luckiest boy in the world to have you as his mommy. I believe in all of you. Love RavenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-21396994538314668422009-02-08T09:07:00.000-05:002009-02-08T09:07:00.000-05:00I am so sorry you are having to fight this battle....I am so sorry you are having to fight this battle. Knowing you and Jon you can do this and make it work. My kids too have been to Catholic school and I would say they turned out pretty good. The classes were small and they got much more attention. Hopefuly it is still that way and it works out for Logan.<BR/>Hang in there<BR/>love you, SuzieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-73816160273439731842009-02-05T19:50:00.000-05:002009-02-05T19:50:00.000-05:00Every morning I wake up and I wanna fight the scho...Every morning I wake up and I wanna fight the school system. How did it get so bad so fast? And now it's only getting worse with the budget cuts. I'm wrote a letter to Obama a few days ago. LOL! I doubt it will help.<BR/>GOOD LUCK!<BR/>xoxo<BR/>MissyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-8557784246022590792009-02-05T09:49:00.000-05:002009-02-05T09:49:00.000-05:00Gretchen,I am the chairperson of the special ed pr...Gretchen,<BR/><BR/>I am the chairperson of the special ed programs for two middle schools. It does seem like some parents just have an uphill battle all the time trying to get the right placement and right services for their children. It is a shame that every teacher is not as willing or able to tailor their teaching to all students, regardless of ability. I hope you get the outcome you are looking for in whatever placement you choose for Logan.<BR/><BR/>Emily Burtt-OliverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-38191242317988402692009-02-04T22:39:00.000-05:002009-02-04T22:39:00.000-05:00Oh Gretchen,This just sickens me. Our national pri...Oh Gretchen,<BR/>This just sickens me. Our national priorities are so messed up. Millions of dollars in taxpayer money going to Wall Street bonuses and not enough to education, and public transit, and health care.<BR/>We've truly become a poorer and meaner society.<BR/><BR/>[Anna, it's time to get off the soap box now.]annasochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15069661485728117752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-77802588633743914592009-02-04T21:25:00.000-05:002009-02-04T21:25:00.000-05:00I know it must feel like you are going up hill wit...I know it must feel like you are going up hill with a load on your back, BUT knowing you and Jon, you guys can do it. Logan will be right there helping and so will the rest of us.<BR/>Love,<BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-1777476105864303332009-02-04T20:41:00.000-05:002009-02-04T20:41:00.000-05:00Oh my heavens!!!!!! Gretch! I am so sorry and so f...Oh my heavens!!!!!! Gretch! I am so sorry and so frustrated for you and Jon! I hope and pray that you are able to find the right place for him. -WenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899072777227828239.post-36542527052901127312009-02-04T20:34:00.000-05:002009-02-04T20:34:00.000-05:00Oh Gretchen, I would miss knowing that I'd get to ...Oh Gretchen, I would miss knowing that I'd get to see you at a PTA meeting! But, I completely understand, and in many ways envy, your decision... I have friends with kids in a local Catholic school (not sure if it's one that you're looking at), but I could get you connected with a parental perspective. <BR/><BR/>Good luck... I hope you find the best fit for Logan!!morninglight mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128926711800459894noreply@blogger.com