mimicing destractive behavior

[Guest guest]

My little girl, Amber at age five, is mimicing the other students in

her kindergarter class. I think it is great that she is trying to

develope social skills with them, but it seems to be causing problems.

Many of the children in her class are lower functioning. I volunteer at

her school daily. I love them all dearly, But each one has thier own

little behavior problems. Amber doesn't seem to want to immitate there

unique skills but instead, she thinks it's more fun to mirror

the " funny " things they do. At recess she likes to sit in the dirt now

instead of useing any equipment or play with her peers. Also, she has

learned to throw herself on the floor whenever she is asked to follow

instuctions. Her school does not support incusion practices. Her

teacher seems burnt out. I have arranged for her to have lunch with the

second graders and recess two days a week with everyone else. what else

can be done. I would like for her to spend time with a bigger group of

students rather than be limited to her little class. Also, is there a

way to encourage her to immitate her friend's positive traits instead?

Most of us(parents and children) get together outside of school often.

Is this just what happens? Thanx

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/17/2008 8:04:48 PM Eastern Standard Time,

honeybunny1982@... writes:

Her school does not support incusion practices

They cannot do that! Least restrictiver environment is the law and they

HAVE to do that if a child qualifies. It should be a given in kindergarten

that she be included with accomadations. I would question them about this.

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[Guest guest]

the school doesnt get to " not support inclusion " ...its the law. Do you have an

advocacy group or legal services for the disabled in your area?

Re: mimicing destractive behavior

In a message dated 1/17/2008 8:04:48 PM Eastern Standard Time,

honeybunny1982@... writes:

Her school does not support incusion practices

They cannot do that! Least restrictiver environment is the law and they

HAVE to do that if a child qualifies. It should be a given in kindergarten

that she be included with accomadations. I would question them about this.

**************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape.

http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489