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I know I never post, just trying to keep up with the emails. I just had to share some success.

My son is almost 18 and in his " senior " year of high school. The past two years have been a horrid struggle in special education or now " behavioral disorder program " . I hate that label but oh well. He finally got a decent teacher this year that has been honestly making an effort, as has his counselor and principal.

We've found antidepressant/antianxiety helps. He has that and valium on the side for when he needs it (prescription for at school). He's not needed the valium meds for a few months now that he is stabilized on the antidepressant. The principal even told me it's night and day especially if he forgets to take it that day.

Anyway, the success... they have been telling me for the longest time he could pass a GED if he wanted to give up on school. Well, I'm not one to just walk away and I know it does my son no favors. I explained a high school diploma versus one that has a college name on it means something to employers.

My son does credit recovery. He's essentially a sophomore in credits at the moment. But, he's got a very high IQ so they just enrolled him for classes at the local college for school next year and he will continue going to high school and can do so until he hits 21. The plan is to throw him into college for his credits for both high school and college, he will graduate (having earned it) from high school next year or the following, depending on how he does next year, and he will get his associates degree too. Mostly paid for by the school district.

The big thing we are modifying in his IEP besides all that is to make sure it's very clear he has got to learn interaction better (he still struggles with asking for help, acknowledging he needs help, communicating he has a question, etc.)

So, finally working in the right direction. I've known a lot of lost hope in the past several years. Even though he's going to be older than all the other kids at his school, since he's not actually attending the high school except for the one class, this is a tremendous step in the right direction.

I hope the rest of you find many successes. This was truly a turn around for us.

Deb S

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Yay!!I'm very happy for both of you, Deborah. All the best,,, RobinDeborah <esmin42@...> wrote: I know I never post, just trying to keep up with the emails. I just had to share some success. My son is almost 18 and in his "senior" year of high school. The past two years have been a horrid struggle in special education or now "behavioral disorder program". I hate that label but oh well. He finally got a decent teacher this year that has been honestly making an effort, as

has his counselor and principal. We've found antidepressant/antianxiety helps. He has that and valium on the side for when he needs it (prescription for at school). He's not needed the valium meds for a few months now that he is stabilized on the antidepressant. The principal even told me it's night and day especially if he forgets to take it that day.Anyway, the success... they have been telling me for the longest time he could pass a GED if he wanted to give up on school. Well, I'm not one to just walk away and I know it does my son no favors. I explained a high school diploma versus one that has a college name on it means something to employers. My son does credit recovery. He's essentially a sophomore in credits at the moment. But, he's got a very high IQ so they just enrolled him for classes at the local college for school next year and he will continue going to high school and can do so until he hits 21. The plan is to throw him

into college for his credits for both high school and college, he will graduate (having earned it) from high school next year or the following, depending on how he does next year, and he will get his associates degree too. Mostly paid for by the school district. The big thing we are modifying in his IEP besides all that is to make sure it's very clear he has got to learn interaction better (he still struggles with asking for help, acknowledging he needs help, communicating he has a question, etc.) So, finally working in the right direction. I've known a lot of lost hope in the past several years. Even though he's going to be older than all the other kids at his school, since he's not actually attending the high school except for the one class, this is a tremendous step in the right direction. I hope the rest of you find many successes. This was truly a turn around for us. Deb S

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Deb,I'm so happy for him! That certainly is awesome to here there is hope for our kids. is 16 & couldn't handle Vo Tect so we are going to try for next year again. Take care,Betty Deborah <esmin42@...> wrote: I know I never post, just trying to keep up with the emails. I just had to share some success. My son is almost 18 and in his "senior" year of high school. The past two years have been a horrid struggle in special

education or now "behavioral disorder program". I hate that label but oh well. He finally got a decent teacher this year that has been honestly making an effort, as has his counselor and principal. We've found antidepressant/antianxiety helps. He has that and valium on the side for when he needs it (prescription for at school). He's not needed the valium meds for a few months now that he is stabilized on the antidepressant. The principal even told me it's night and day especially if he forgets to take it that day.Anyway, the success... they have been telling me for the longest time he could pass a GED if he wanted to give up on school. Well, I'm not one to just walk away and I know it does my son no favors. I explained a high school diploma versus one that has a college name on it means something to employers. My son does credit recovery. He's essentially a sophomore in credits at the moment. But, he's got a very high IQ so they just

enrolled him for classes at the local college for school next year and he will continue going to high school and can do so until he hits 21. The plan is to throw him into college for his credits for both high school and college, he will graduate (having earned it) from high school next year or the following, depending on how he does next year, and he will get his associates degree too. Mostly paid for by the school district. The big thing we are modifying in his IEP besides all that is to make sure it's very clear he has got to learn interaction better (he still struggles with asking for help, acknowledging he needs help, communicating he has a question, etc.) So, finally working in the right direction. I've known a lot of lost hope in the past several years. Even though he's going to be older than all the other kids at his school, since he's not actually attending the high school except for the one class, this

is a tremendous step in the right direction. I hope the rest of you find many successes. This was truly a turn around for us. Deb S Take care, Betty __________________________________________________

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Deb, Glad you shared your good news with us! What a relief, no? Keep us posted!MimsDeborah <esmin42@...> wrote: I know I never post, just trying to keep up with the emails. I just had to share some success. My son is almost 18 and in his "senior" year of high school. The past two years have been a horrid struggle in special education or now "behavioral disorder program". I hate that label but oh well. He finally got a decent teacher this year that has been honestly

making an effort, as has his counselor and principal. We've found antidepressant/antianxiety helps. He has that and valium on the side for when he needs it (prescription for at school). He's not needed the valium meds for a few months now that he is stabilized on the antidepressant. The principal even told me it's night and day especially if he forgets to take it that day.Anyway, the success... they have been telling me for the longest time he could pass a GED if he wanted to give up on school. Well, I'm not one to just walk away and I know it does my son no favors. I explained a high school diploma versus one that has a college name on it means something to employers. My son does credit recovery. He's essentially a sophomore in credits at the moment. But, he's got a very high IQ so they just enrolled him for classes at the local college for school next year and he will continue going to high school and can do so until he hits 21. The

plan is to throw him into college for his credits for both high school and college, he will graduate (having earned it) from high school next year or the following, depending on how he does next year, and he will get his associates degree too. Mostly paid for by the school district. The big thing we are modifying in his IEP besides all that is to make sure it's very clear he has got to learn interaction better (he still struggles with asking for help, acknowledging he needs help, communicating he has a question, etc.) So, finally working in the right direction. I've known a lot of lost hope in the past several years. Even though he's going to be older than all the other kids at his school, since he's not actually attending the high school except for the one class, this is a tremendous step in the right direction. I hope the rest of you find many successes. This was truly a turn

around for us. Deb S __________________________________________________

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Thanks all and Betty, I hope the next time he finds greater success. These kids are amazing people.

Deb S

On 3/24/08, Mims Batts <mimsnj@...> wrote:

Deb,

Glad you shared your good news with us! What a relief, no? Keep us posted!MimsDeborah <esmin42@...> wrote:

I know I never post, just trying to keep up with the emails. I just had to share some success.

My son is almost 18 and in his " senior " year of high school. The past two years have been a horrid struggle in special education or now " behavioral disorder program " . I hate that label but oh well. He finally got a decent teacher this year that has been honestly making an effort, as has his counselor and principal.

We've found antidepressant/antianxiety helps. He has that and valium on the side for when he needs it (prescription for at school). He's not needed the valium meds for a few months now that he is stabilized on the antidepressant. The principal even told me it's night and day especially if he forgets to take it that day.

Anyway, the success... they have been telling me for the longest time he could pass a GED if he wanted to give up on school. Well, I'm not one to just walk away and I know it does my son no favors. I explained a high school diploma versus one that has a college name on it means something to employers.

My son does credit recovery. He's essentially a sophomore in credits at the moment. But, he's got a very high IQ so they just enrolled him for classes at the local college for school next year and he will continue going to high school and can do so until he hits 21. The plan is to throw him into college for his credits for both high school and college, he will graduate (having earned it) from high school next year or the following, depending on how he does next year, and he will get his associates degree too. Mostly paid for by the school district.

The big thing we are modifying in his IEP besides all that is to make sure it's very clear he has got to learn interaction better (he still struggles with asking for help, acknowledging he needs help, communicating he has a question, etc.)

So, finally working in the right direction. I've known a lot of lost hope in the past several years. Even though he's going to be older than all the other kids at his school, since he's not actually attending the high school except for the one class, this is a tremendous step in the right direction.

I hope the rest of you find many successes. This was truly a turn around for us.

Deb S

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That is wonderful! Thanks for sharing

Shauna

( ) success!

I know I never post, just trying to keep up with the emails. I just had to share some success.

My son is almost 18 and in his "senior" year of high school. The past two years have been a horrid struggle in special education or now "behavioral disorder program". I hate that label but oh well. He finally got a decent teacher this year that has been honestly making an effort, as has his counselor and principal. We've found antidepressant/ antianxiety helps. He has that and valium on the side for when he needs it (prescription for at school). He's not needed the valium meds for a few months now that he is stabilized on the antidepressant. The principal even told me it's night and day especially if he forgets to take it that day.Anyway, the success... they have been telling me for the longest time he could pass a GED if he wanted to give up on school. Well, I'm not one to just walk away and I know it does my son no favors. I explained a high school diploma versus one that has a college name on it means something to employers.

My son does credit recovery. He's essentially a sophomore in credits at the moment. But, he's got a very high IQ so they just enrolled him for classes at the local college for school next year and he will continue going to high school and can do so until he hits 21. The plan is to throw him into college for his credits for both high school and college, he will graduate (having earned it) from high school next year or the following, depending on how he does next year, and he will get his associates degree too. Mostly paid for by the school district.

The big thing we are modifying in his IEP besides all that is to make sure it's very clear he has got to learn interaction better (he still struggles with asking for help, acknowledging he needs help, communicating he has a question, etc.)

So, finally working in the right direction. I've known a lot of lost hope in the past several years. Even though he's going to be older than all the other kids at his school, since he's not actually attending the high school except for the one class, this is a tremendous step in the right direction.

I hope the rest of you find many successes. This was truly a turn around for us.

Deb S

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WOW!! that is definitely worth posting It sounds like he is in a great supportive school system, count your blessings on that one ... see what can happen with our kids if they just have the right school, admin, and supportive staff...I wish all our kids were so lucky to be able to attend a school like that!

( ) success!

I know I never post, just trying to keep up with the emails. I just had to share some success.

My son is almost 18 and in his "senior" year of high school. The past two years have been a horrid struggle in special education or now "behavioral disorder program". I hate that label but oh well. He finally got a decent teacher this year that has been honestly making an effort, as has his counselor and principal. We've found antidepressant/antianxiety helps. He has that and valium on the side for when he needs it (prescription for at school). He's not needed the valium meds for a few months now that he is stabilized on the antidepressant. The principal even told me it's night and day especially if he forgets to take it that day.Anyway, the success... they have been telling me for the longest time he could pass a GED if he wanted to give up on school. Well, I'm not one to just walk away and I know it does my son no favors. I explained a high school diploma versus one that has a college name on it means something to employers.

My son does credit recovery. He's essentially a sophomore in credits at the moment. But, he's got a very high IQ so they just enrolled him for classes at the local college for school next year and he will continue going to high school and can do so until he hits 21. The plan is to throw him into college for his credits for both high school and college, he will graduate (having earned it) from high school next year or the following, depending on how he does next year, and he will get his associates degree too. Mostly paid for by the school district.

The big thing we are modifying in his IEP besides all that is to make sure it's very clear he has got to learn interaction better (he still struggles with asking for help, acknowledging he needs help, communicating he has a question, etc.)

So, finally working in the right direction. I've known a lot of lost hope in the past several years. Even though he's going to be older than all the other kids at his school, since he's not actually attending the high school except for the one class, this is a tremendous step in the right direction.

I hope the rest of you find many successes. This was truly a turn around for us.

Deb S

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I wish it were such a beautiful world but it still takes a ton of dilligence and constantly coaching the school on how to work with him. At least they are taking steps now that I keep asking for without me having to come in and be scarey.

Deb S

On 3/25/08, Toni <kbtoni@...> wrote:

WOW!! that is definitely worth posting It sounds like he is in a great supportive school system, count your blessings on that one ... see what can happen with our kids if they just have the right school, admin, and supportive staff...I wish all our kids were so lucky to be able to attend a school like that!

( ) success!

I know I never post, just trying to keep up with the emails. I just had to share some success.

My son is almost 18 and in his " senior " year of high school. The past two years have been a horrid struggle in special education or now " behavioral disorder program " . I hate that label but oh well. He finally got a decent teacher this year that has been honestly making an effort, as has his counselor and principal.

We've found antidepressant/antianxiety helps. He has that and valium on the side for when he needs it (prescription for at school). He's not needed the valium meds for a few months now that he is stabilized on the antidepressant. The principal even told me it's night and day especially if he forgets to take it that day.

Anyway, the success... they have been telling me for the longest time he could pass a GED if he wanted to give up on school. Well, I'm not one to just walk away and I know it does my son no favors. I explained a high school diploma versus one that has a college name on it means something to employers.

My son does credit recovery. He's essentially a sophomore in credits at the moment. But, he's got a very high IQ so they just enrolled him for classes at the local college for school next year and he will continue going to high school and can do so until he hits 21. The plan is to throw him into college for his credits for both high school and college, he will graduate (having earned it) from high school next year or the following, depending on how he does next year, and he will get his associates degree too. Mostly paid for by the school district.

The big thing we are modifying in his IEP besides all that is to make sure it's very clear he has got to learn interaction better (he still struggles with asking for help, acknowledging he needs help, communicating he has a question, etc.)

So, finally working in the right direction. I've known a lot of lost hope in the past several years. Even though he's going to be older than all the other kids at his school, since he's not actually attending the high school except for the one class, this is a tremendous step in the right direction.

I hope the rest of you find many successes. This was truly a turn around for us.

Deb S

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at least the school is LISTENING to you...

( ) success!

I know I never post, just trying to keep up with the emails. I just had to share some success.

My son is almost 18 and in his "senior" year of high school. The past two years have been a horrid struggle in special education or now "behavioral disorder program". I hate that label but oh well. He finally got a decent teacher this year that has been honestly making an effort, as has his counselor and principal. We've found antidepressant/antianxiety helps. He has that and valium on the side for when he needs it (prescription for at school). He's not needed the valium meds for a few months now that he is stabilized on the antidepressant. The principal even told me it's night and day especially if he forgets to take it that day.Anyway, the success... they have been telling me for the longest time he could pass a GED if he wanted to give up on school. Well, I'm not one to just walk away and I know it does my son no favors. I explained a high school diploma versus one that has a college name on it means something to employers.

My son does credit recovery. He's essentially a sophomore in credits at the moment. But, he's got a very high IQ so they just enrolled him for classes at the local college for school next year and he will continue going to high school and can do so until he hits 21. The plan is to throw him into college for his credits for both high school and college, he will graduate (having earned it) from high school next year or the following, depending on how he does next year, and he will get his associates degree too. Mostly paid for by the school district.

The big thing we are modifying in his IEP besides all that is to make sure it's very clear he has got to learn interaction better (he still struggles with asking for help, acknowledging he needs help, communicating he has a question, etc.)

So, finally working in the right direction. I've known a lot of lost hope in the past several years. Even though he's going to be older than all the other kids at his school, since he's not actually attending the high school except for the one class, this is a tremendous step in the right direction.

I hope the rest of you find many successes. This was truly a turn around for us.

Deb S

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I've not given them a choice.

Deb S

On 3/26/08, Toni <kbtoni@...> wrote:

at least the school is LISTENING to you...

( ) success!

I know I never post, just trying to keep up with the emails. I just had to share some success.

My son is almost 18 and in his " senior " year of high school. The past two years have been a horrid struggle in special education or now " behavioral disorder program " . I hate that label but oh well. He finally got a decent teacher this year that has been honestly making an effort, as has his counselor and principal.

We've found antidepressant/antianxiety helps. He has that and valium on the side for when he needs it (prescription for at school). He's not needed the valium meds for a few months now that he is stabilized on the antidepressant. The principal even told me it's night and day especially if he forgets to take it that day.

Anyway, the success... they have been telling me for the longest time he could pass a GED if he wanted to give up on school. Well, I'm not one to just walk away and I know it does my son no favors. I explained a high school diploma versus one that has a college name on it means something to employers.

My son does credit recovery. He's essentially a sophomore in credits at the moment. But, he's got a very high IQ so they just enrolled him for classes at the local college for school next year and he will continue going to high school and can do so until he hits 21. The plan is to throw him into college for his credits for both high school and college, he will graduate (having earned it) from high school next year or the following, depending on how he does next year, and he will get his associates degree too. Mostly paid for by the school district.

The big thing we are modifying in his IEP besides all that is to make sure it's very clear he has got to learn interaction better (he still struggles with asking for help, acknowledging he needs help, communicating he has a question, etc.)

So, finally working in the right direction. I've known a lot of lost hope in the past several years. Even though he's going to be older than all the other kids at his school, since he's not actually attending the high school except for the one class, this is a tremendous step in the right direction.

I hope the rest of you find many successes. This was truly a turn around for us.

Deb S

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It could be that he is just allergic to apples. My nt food allergy guy has

tested positive for apples more than once. Today at age 7, he just gets apple

sauce or an apple now and again and he's fine.

Done any food allergy testing?

Tammy

success!

I thought I'd post some success for a change rather than my endless quesitons!

My DS has had normal BM's for 2 weeks! After all the enzymes, diets,

eliminations, supplements etc we were having spotty results and on a hunch we

removed apples from his diet. He hasn't had one runny stool since, except for

one stool that was yeasty looking. We've also added Threelac recently and have

had no die off problems yet, after a week. Things are going so well, I am afraid

to exhale. He even pooped on the potty for the first time ever! (4 years old)

Our nutritionist thinks it's the pesticides in the apples, but we have to test

that soon by giving him an organic apple then a regular apple to see what

happens. I looked into the Feingold diet, but since my son eats so many other

items with phenols in them, I'm not sure that's our answer. Our next project

will be adding more fatty acids and then consider B12 shots.

I welcome any comments or ideas about the apple phenomena or any other

comments about Threelac, fatty acids, or B12...what should I do next?

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!