Re: Hello - to recent new ppl!

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Welcome, I've read a lot of the new people's intros and it always seems like a piece of me is writing it! LOL I remember being right there last year when my 4 y/o was diagnosed. Confused, sad, glad (sad and glad?!! LOL) -glad we had a better idea as to what was going on! We were disappointed but hopeful and some days just plain crushed, by the world's cruelty or someone's thoughtlessness. So know that this too shall pass and the initial shock wears off. Our lives seem "normal" now, normal to us anyway. I always stress very very much that others try to get a psychologist who is trained specially in child disorders and at the very least do counseling. Moms can't do this alone, dads can't, it really is a family effort. When you get overwhelmed, talk about it, you'll see people vent here about it, we all know

how it goes. I homeschool my NT and my aspie. They do fabulous. We have a private psych that comes into our house and helps (mostly me!) with what needs improvement. We struggle with insurance and bills and meltdowns like everyone else and worry about friends and not talking endlessly about video games! We have found being involved at church has had a huge positive impact and also a local homeschool support network that understands my aspie's condition (there are 4 other kids there same dx). It can be scary but keep hopeful, as parents we hold the keys to these kids success, but sometimes we need help and additional tools to get them there. Our curriculum is tailored to his needs and the psych helps to pick out what's appropriate. We work at a slower pace when he needs to. Good luck and welcome to the group. I always find LOTS of things going on here and plenty of

people willing to make suggestions and support!!! -ConnieFrom: deblet22576

Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:17 AM

Subject: ( ) Hello, New here!!

My name is Deborah, and my 6 year old son Micah was recently diagnosedwith Aspergers Syndrome.He has always had behaviors that were kind of odd to me, but nothingthat made me think there was a serious problem. Not until he startedKindergarten last August.We pulled him out of school and are homeschooling right now becauseissues at the school were that bad. He is doing much better now.I look forward to getting to know everyone. This has been a stressfuland scary time for my family, I am just relieved we have some answers,and can get him the treatment he needs to meet his full potential.It's nice to be able to relate to people who have been there, done that.

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I live in Brooklyn, nobody home schools here. it would be the oddest thing and people would start talking, snickering. I can't afford that. We are doomed to fail through the system and earn for graduation day.

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I doubt that there is "nobody" who homeschools in Brooklyn. You'd be surprised. And who cares what other people think? If it's right for your child, then you do it because that's what we do as parents. I don't ask my neighbors what they think before I make decisions. They aren't the nicest people either so they'd be the last ones I consult. lol.

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Re: ( ) Hello - to recent new ppl!

I live in Brooklyn, nobody home schools here. it would be the oddest thing and people would start talking, snickering. I can't afford that. We are doomed to fail through the system and earn for graduation day.

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It's definitely not the best choice for everyone. I would never blanket statement and say everyone should homeschool. But, I'll have to say we caught a lot of "people talking" as well. Comments like "how would you know how to school a special needs child?" Well, I have a lot of confidence in my resources and abilities and we decided home was best. He has social outlets and friends just like any kid and is generally well adjusted without much of the heartbreak and struggles that the public school kids have - we have different struggles! And I just personally prefer one over the other. =) No one method is without trial and every parent, I think wants what's best for their child; our choice happens to be a little

different. I say that to the critics a lot: Everyone's different and every parent does what works best for them and their families to the best of their abilities. Don't get disheartened with other people, follow your heart and what your child needs. Good luck!ConnieFrom: BestMomBrooklyn! <bestmombrooklyn@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Hello - to recent new ppl! Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 8:05 PM

I live in Brooklyn, nobody home schools here. it would be the oddest thing and people would start talking, snickering. I can't afford that. We are doomed to fail through the system and earn for graduation day.