Re: What type of classroom is your aspie in?

[Guest guest]

A slow transition is working out well for our kindergartner- As the year has

progressed J spends more time in the reg. ed. kindergarten and less time in the

special day class. We tried just mainstreaming him 100% and that was a disaster

for us- actually, that is how we got our diagnosis as it painfully clear that he

was not fitting in.

I do worry about 1st grade though when he will once again be fully mainstreamed-

will just have to take a wait and see approach.

Amy

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> > My DS is 5 and in kindergarten. He was diagnosed with ADHD and SPD when he

was 3 and has been receiving services through the public school system ever

since. We have an evaluation with a developmental pediatrician (not until July,

sigh) and I'd be shocked if he isn't diagnosed with Asperger's. His current IEP

classification is developmental delay which " expires " once he turns 6 so the

re-evaluation will start soon.

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> > He's currently in a K - 3rd grade, self-contained class for kids with

behavior disorders. I think this is absolutely NOT the right placement, but

we've gone along with it because he is actually learning at a 2nd grade level

(which is where he is academically) and it's a small class. My concern is that

his behaviors are not purposeful but rather reactive to his being

over-stimulated. Most of the other kids in the class (from what the teacher

herself has told me) are in this classification because they choose to behave

that way and don't want to be in school, even at this young age.

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> > I really think my son needs to be in a small, structured classroom

environment where he can be academically challenged. This is what I will be

advocating for next year. Does this type of classroom exist? What should we be

looking for?

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> > Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

My son is currently in a gen ed mainstream 3rd grade class with no support..

there are 28 kids in the class and it's not the right place for him.... He is

working on grade level -- though would probably be above that if he was in a

smaller class. He gets assorted services, which he is pulled out for ...

I would love to see him in a smaller class - academically on his level - with

the supports he needs built into the program. Unfortunately there is only one

program in the school district that offers this and seats are few and they pick

the cream of the crop in terms of spectrum kids to get into it ... My son has

been rejected twice because of behaviors.

Our only alternative is a special ed school and I have my eye on one and am

waiting to find out if he gets in .. They don't take the autism classification

but they do all the things I need in classrooms no larger than 12 kids ...

If he doesn't get in - I " m not sure what we'll do next year because I haven't

found a program that has what we need.

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> My DS is 5 and in kindergarten. He was diagnosed with ADHD and SPD when he was

3 and has been receiving services through the public school system ever since.

We have an evaluation with a developmental pediatrician (not until July, sigh)

and I'd be shocked if he isn't diagnosed with Asperger's. His current IEP

classification is developmental delay which " expires " once he turns 6 so the

re-evaluation will start soon.

>

> He's currently in a K - 3rd grade, self-contained class for kids with behavior

disorders. I think this is absolutely NOT the right placement, but we've gone

along with it because he is actually learning at a 2nd grade level (which is

where he is academically) and it's a small class. My concern is that his

behaviors are not purposeful but rather reactive to his being over-stimulated.

Most of the other kids in the class (from what the teacher herself has told me)

are in this classification because they choose to behave that way and don't want

to be in school, even at this young age.

>

> I really think my son needs to be in a small, structured classroom environment

where he can be academically challenged. This is what I will be advocating for

next year. Does this type of classroom exist? What should we be looking for?

>

> Thanks!

>

>

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[Guest guest]

When my son was in the public school building (he is at home, now, and we use

the autism scholarship) he was mainstreamed with about 25 kids and no aide. I

have not heard of a classroom environment like you are talking about. That

would be nice if they created one, though. You might be able to find something

like that if you got on the autism scholarship - I know there are some private

schools that are now taking the scholarship and including therapies at the

school.

L.

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> My DS is 5 and in kindergarten. He was diagnosed with ADHD and SPD when he was

3 and has been receiving services through the public school system ever since.

We have an evaluation with a developmental pediatrician (not until July, sigh)

and I'd be shocked if he isn't diagnosed with Asperger's. His current IEP

classification is developmental delay which " expires " once he turns 6 so the

re-evaluation will start soon.

>

> He's currently in a K - 3rd grade, self-contained class for kids with behavior

disorders. I think this is absolutely NOT the right placement, but we've gone

along with it because he is actually learning at a 2nd grade level (which is

where he is academically) and it's a small class. My concern is that his

behaviors are not purposeful but rather reactive to his being over-stimulated.

Most of the other kids in the class (from what the teacher herself has told me)

are in this classification because they choose to behave that way and don't want

to be in school, even at this young age.

>

> I really think my son needs to be in a small, structured classroom environment

where he can be academically challenged. This is what I will be advocating for

next year. Does this type of classroom exist? What should we be looking for?

>

> Thanks!

>

>

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[Guest guest]

What is the autism scholarship??From: laura6307 <laura6307@...>Subject: ( ) Re: What type of classroom is your aspie in? Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10:37 AM

When my son was in the public school building (he is at home, now, and we use the autism scholarship) he was mainstreamed with about 25 kids and no aide. I have not heard of a classroom environment like you are talking about. That would be nice if they created one, though. You might be able to find something like that if you got on the autism scholarship - I know there are some private schools that are now taking the scholarship and including therapies at the school.

L.

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> My DS is 5 and in kindergarten. He was diagnosed with ADHD and SPD when he was 3 and has been receiving services through the public school system ever since. We have an evaluation with a developmental pediatrician (not until July, sigh) and I'd be shocked if he isn't diagnosed with Asperger's. His current IEP classification is developmental delay which "expires" once he turns 6 so the re-evaluation will start soon.

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> He's currently in a K - 3rd grade, self-contained class for kids with behavior disorders. I think this is absolutely NOT the right placement, but we've gone along with it because he is actually learning at a 2nd grade level (which is where he is academically) and it's a small class. My concern is that his behaviors are not purposeful but rather reactive to his being over-stimulated. Most of the other kids in the class (from what the teacher herself has told me) are in this classification because they choose to behave that way and don't want to be in school, even at this young age.

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> I really think my son needs to be in a small, structured classroom environment where he can be academically challenged. This is what I will be advocating for next year. Does this type of classroom exist? What should we be looking for?

>

> Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

My son is in a wonderful classroom. He gets up when he is ready, doesn't have

to leave the house, has an instructor working 1:1 with him giving him individual

attention throughout the morning both on academics and with his life skills.

Then 2-3 days a week he has 3 hour long social groups with kids of all ages both

those who are 'different' as well as NTs, and both the kids and parents are very

accepting of kids who are different. Today, a non verbal friend of Ben's got a

big hug from him because he hadn't seen her in a few months. Sadly,

homeschooling doesn't pay much money, but it is less stressful to me than a

futile fight against my county (and state).

-

I believe the " autism scholarship " L talked about was an option parents

have in some states (Ohio maybe?) to get out of the public school monopoly. I

wish I had that option.

[Guest guest]

My son spends part of his day in a regular 7th grade class and part of his day

in the " support " classroom. The kids in the support rooms are functioning at a

variety of levels and have a variety of issues but they all seem to want to

learn and do a good job.

I'm thinking that the kids who, in your school, don't want to be there, probably

have experienced so much negativity that they've given up. Their behavior may

not be purposeful either. My son's behavior was considered purposeful by the

regular teachers but the guidance counselor, an autism/asperger expert who is

well-respected in the district, said it definitely was NOT purposeful and they

listened to her.

has a 1:1 support person (a paraprofessional who also happens to be male

which is fantastic since relates well to the guy). He is on grade or above

in most areas though he's failing math right now. We're on our way to bringing

it up to a passing grade with some extra help from dad.

Anyway, there are lots of different kinds of classrooms in schools but some

schools do better than others and it depends on the state and the district and

the grade and the teachers. Sorry I'm not being much help here. When we lived

in TX spent most of his time in a " centralized social skills classroom " in

the plano district. There's only one room at the elementary level in the whole

DISTRICT for this. Keep in mind there are 80 elementary schools. Only 5 boys,

the ones with the most troublesome behavior, got this placement. It was a

wonderful placement and I'm sad more kids can't have it. I'm sure there are a

ton of kids whose behavior is good but who are struggling with social skills as

well as academics who would benefit. There must be 50,000 kids at the

elementary level in that district.

Miriam

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> My DS is 5 and in kindergarten. He was diagnosed with ADHD and SPD when he was

3 and has been receiving services through the public school system ever since.

We have an evaluation with a developmental pediatrician (not until July, sigh)

and I'd be shocked if he isn't diagnosed with Asperger's. His current IEP

classification is developmental delay which " expires " once he turns 6 so the

re-evaluation will start soon.

>

> He's currently in a K - 3rd grade, self-contained class for kids with behavior

disorders. I think this is absolutely NOT the right placement, but we've gone

along with it because he is actually learning at a 2nd grade level (which is

where he is academically) and it's a small class. My concern is that his

behaviors are not purposeful but rather reactive to his being over-stimulated.

Most of the other kids in the class (from what the teacher herself has told me)

are in this classification because they choose to behave that way and don't want

to be in school, even at this young age.

>

> I really think my son needs to be in a small, structured classroom environment

where he can be academically challenged. This is what I will be advocating for

next year. Does this type of classroom exist? What should we be looking for?

>

> Thanks!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In Ohio, if you have a child diagnosed with autism and eligible for services at

the school, you can remove them physically and get up to 20K per year for their

therapies. Educating them is up to you, however. Some private schools will

take the 20K and provide both curriculum and services. I opted to homeschool

and get the services met by ODE approved providers.

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> > My DS is 5 and in kindergarten. He was diagnosed with ADHD and SPD when he

was 3 and has been receiving services through the public school system ever

since. We have an evaluation with a developmental pediatrician (not until July,

sigh) and I'd be shocked if he isn't diagnosed with Asperger's. His current IEP

classification is developmental delay which " expires " once he turns 6 so the

re-evaluation will start soon.

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> > He's currently in a K - 3rd grade, self-contained class for kids with

behavior disorders. I think this is absolutely NOT the right placement, but

we've gone along with it because he is actually learning at a 2nd grade level

(which is where he is academically) and it's a small class. My concern is that

his behaviors are not purposeful but rather reactive to his being

over-stimulated. Most of the other kids in the class (from what the teacher

herself has told me) are in this classification because they choose to behave

that way and don't want to be in school, even at this young age.

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> > I really think my son needs to be in a small, structured classroom

environment where he can be academically challenged. This is what I will be

advocating for next year. Does this type of classroom exist? What should we be

looking for?

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> > Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

My child is in a self contained classroom with his own para. This is the third year and he has flourished. He does go in and out of the classroom for special events and for some classes. He is becoming more independent and is able to go to lunch with the class without his para. Our school has open classrooms (meaning there are 3 classes in one section with only portable dividers separating the classes). There was entirely too much activity and movement for him to concentrate and was acting out violently. This situation was what was right for our child. Good luck to you.LoriFrom: laura6307 <laura6307@...>Subject: ( ) Re: What type of

classroom is your aspie in? Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 3:32 PMIn Ohio, if you have a child diagnosed with autism and eligible for services at the school, you can remove them physically and get up to 20K per year for their therapies. Educating them is up to you, however. Some private schools will take the 20K and provide both curriculum and services. I opted to homeschool and get the services met by ODE approved providers.> > >> > > My DS is 5 and in kindergarten. He was diagnosed with ADHD and SPD when he was 3 and has been receiving services through the public school system ever since. We have an evaluation with a developmental pediatrician (not until July, sigh) and I'd be shocked if he isn't diagnosed with Asperger's. His current IEP classification is developmental delay which "expires" once he turns 6 so the re-evaluation will start soon. > > > > > > He's currently in a K - 3rd grade, self-contained class for kids with behavior disorders. I think this is absolutely NOT the right placement, but we've gone along with it because he is actually learning at a 2nd

grade level (which is where he is academically) and it's a small class. My concern is that his behaviors are not purposeful but rather reactive to his being over-stimulated. Most of the other kids in the class (from what the teacher herself has told me) are in this classification because they choose to behave that way and don't want to be in school, even at this young age. > > > > > > I really think my son needs to be in a small, structured classroom environment where he can be academically challenged. This is what I will be advocating for next year. Does this type of classroom exist? What should we be looking for?> > > > > > Thanks!> > > > > > > > >>------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

My son, 6th grade, was in a small parochial school until it closed when he was

in 4th grade. For 5th he went to public school and it was a small public

school. He went from being an A / B student to a C student with a failing grade

in reading.

For 6th grade we moved to a wonderful Christian school. I have found, and this

is just my experience, that the school he is in now is more caring of his

success instead of just moving him along through the school. He is back to an A

/ B student and very happy. He is in a regular 6th grade class with no pull

outs. We do go to Social skills therapy...he still needs that education

Bobbie in NJ

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> > My DS is 5 and in kindergarten. He was diagnosed with ADHD and SPD when he

was 3 and has been receiving services through the public school system ever

since. We have an evaluation with a developmental pediatrician (not until July,

sigh) and I'd be shocked if he isn't diagnosed with Asperger's. His current IEP

classification is developmental delay which " expires " once he turns 6 so the

re-evaluation will start soon.

> >

> > He's currently in a K - 3rd grade, self-contained class for kids with

behavior disorders. I think this is absolutely NOT the right placement, but

we've gone along with it because he is actually learning at a 2nd grade level

(which is where he is academically) and it's a small class. My concern is that

his behaviors are not purposeful but rather reactive to his being

over-stimulated. Most of the other kids in the class (from what the teacher

herself has told me) are in this classification because they choose to behave

that way and don't want to be in school, even at this young age.

> >

> > I really think my son needs to be in a small, structured classroom

environment where he can be academically challenged. This is what I will be

advocating for next year. Does this type of classroom exist? What should we be

looking for?

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

In Ohio, we have an "autism scholarship" where you remove your child from the school and have a set amount of money to provide needed services and education on your own. You still have to write the IEP with your local school and be in agreement with them and you also give up your child's right to FAPE.

Roxanna

Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

( ) Re: What type of classroom is your aspie in?

Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10:37 AM

When my son was in the public school building (he is at home, now, and we use the autism scholarship) he was mainstreamed with about 25 kids and no aide. I have not heard of a classroom environment like you are talking about. That would be nice if they created one, though. You might be able to find something like that if you got on the autism scholarship - I know there are some private schools that are now taking the scholarship and including therapies at the school.

L.

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> My DS is 5 and in kindergarten. He was diagnosed with ADHD and SPD when he was 3 and has been receiving services through the public school system ever since. We have an evaluation with a developmental pediatrician (not until July, sigh) and I'd be shocked if he isn't diagnosed with Asperger's. His current IEP classification is developmental delay which "expires" once he turns 6 so the re-evaluation will start soon.

>

> He's currently in a K - 3rd grade, self-contained class for kids with behavior disorders. I think this is absolutely NOT the right placement, but we've gone along with it because he is actually learning at a 2nd grade level (which is where he is academically) and it's a small class. My concern is that his behaviors are not purposeful but rather reactive to his being over-stimulated. Most of the other kids in the class (from what the teacher herself has told me) are in this classification because they choose to behave that way and don't want to be in school, even at this young age.

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> I really think my son needs to be in a small, structured classroom environment where he can be academically challenged. This is what I will be advocating for next year. Does this type of classroom exist? What should we be looking for?

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> Thanks!

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