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iep revision

Whew! Just got to work from an IEP revision meeting at BB's school. Ugh! Poor boy. I wish it was easier for him. I wish I had a frame of reference so that I could tell him how to make this thing work for himself. Thank goodness for the team. They know things. They want to know more. I sit there with a half-blank look on my face. Just a lot to absorb. I should have recorded it on my iPhone. I took notes, but I wanted to listen, too - the notes, they are not so good!

Issues: needs pressure/seeking for sensory input, invades others' personal space, organization, anger, refusing to do work, participation

Triggers: writing, tests (reassurance), getting in line, emergency drills, seeks immediate attention from teacher

Solutions: small group for testing, written and posted schedules, digital timer, keyboard use w/word prediction software added to IEP, sensory area to include cooldown (?) area, give him choices, whole classroom schedule, schedule sensory time around trigger subjects, more social stories

Summer Activities: YMCA Summer Day Camp or Kid's Country Summer Program, probably YMCA

I will do everything I can for this boy! I feel like I haven't done enough. I will be doing much more. This is a loving caring kind boy who needs help to get through school.

I think we need to see a child psychologist for the anger/frustration issues. It's not all behavior - however, if we can work on that together, then he might not be angry and/or frustrated. He has to have anger or resentment issues regarding his family being torn apart by me and adding sister, etc.

My baby will be happy and have success for himself!

sick

So, every time I get a little allergic reaction to pollen or whatever, I get full blown flippin' pneumonia! Well, maybe bronchitis, really, For cryin' out loud, the coughing! BB covers his ears when I cough and Miss A screams (big surprise).

My ribs ache all the way around. Whine!!!! I need cheese!

BB had an aggressive moment yesterday. He pulled the teacher's hair because she didn't have time for him right then. She was doing a lesson with other students. Ugh! I told him he needs to go to his classmates for help before he asks the teacher. And do not hurt anyone. I hope he's not going to be the kid everyone tiptoes around for fear of an explosion of temper. Criminy! This woman is really great with him, though. She loves him. He loves her, too. He's very lucky. I hope 2nd grade brings a great teacher, too. Crossing fingers.

lame!

I do like writing this blog. I just don't have a lot to say. I am financially in a shitstorm and I need to get it together. And I need a psychiatrist, too, I think.