Re: Re: This is all so new to me -- I'm feeling a bit overw...

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In a message dated 4/21/2006 8:37:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

jbspelker@... writes:

One school social

worker suggested that she could be classified under " emotionally

disturbed " . What a horrible description!

Jocelyn

We've recently had some posts on the board regarding " classifications " at

school & what a parent's/student's rights are in all that -- I'm going to see

what I can find for you in my 'saved' file (I've been hanging on to some of

the good info I've seen here - the problem is that there's so much of it, I have

a hard time finding things anymore!!!). I do remember that some people

said you have to be careful when it comes to allowing the schools to " label "

your child. There are definitely certain things you want to push for, as well

as ones to avoid.

I'm glad you're leaning towards the 'no punishment' side. It just doesn't

make sense - to me it sounds like the same as punishing a child with dyslexia

every time they make a mistake reading. It does sound like the act of

returning the items & apologizing was enough of a punishment.

I look forward to hearing about your knew therapist & what he says. We also

have a 1st time appt with a therapist this Tuesday.

LT

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Jocelyn,

I agree with you on the label of " emotionally disturbed " . I don't like label

at all and feel they need to come up with a better one.

Sheree