Re: Kindergarten Recommendations

[Guest guest]

I think vickie is right. Remember, this is Kindergarten. It's not like she's

in Middle School already. You have a few years for you and the other teachers

to really learn what works for your daughter. If your daughter does start

having incidents, the teachers would probably love to hear about ways to correct

the problem, ie letting her have quiet time somewhere like the hall, the school

counselor, or somewhere in the classroom. They also might find ways to let the

teachers have an aid if needed. But man, 50 kids in one room? How big is this

room, anyway?

So, let her start school there. If things don't work out, and you have to start

homeschooling her, you can probably catch up quickly with what she needs to

know.

Good luck.

ah

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> > My daughter is very high functioning, and is enrolled to go to Kindergarten

next year. She has been in Early Intervention for

> > 2.5 years, and has thrived in their classrooms; however, I am very nervous

about putting her in public school after the orientation I went to last week.

> >

> > In the Elementary school she will be attending, all three kindergarten

classes are taught in one room. Additionally, the teacher stated that there are

no aides nor are there any " quiet corners " that she could retreat to. They

average 17-28 students per teacher, so there will be at least 50 children in one

room with 3 adults!

> >

> > My daughter is very susceptible to sensory overload in louder and/or

unfamiliar environments; however, can usually calm herself if removed from the

situation and given some quiet space to regroup. Most times she can even return

to the same situation and cope unless the noise level or stimulation increases.

> >

> > She is being evaluated next week; however, her Early Intervention teachers

have already informed me that she will not qualify for any continuing services

through the school district as her improvement has been so great.

> >

> > I am worried that a change from a classroom of 8 children and 3 teachers to

one this large will be detrimental and adversely affect her future educational

experiences. I am wondering if anyone has any positive input into the public

kindergartens for children with high functioning autism.

> >

> > Thank you,

> > Amie

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you both for your reply!

Amie

[Guest guest]

Is your daughter transition to K or Preschool? I would argue that the time of transition to K is not the time to exit her from special services. Pam Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S.