Re: our accomodations - Pam

[Guest guest]

Our son has been dx'd with high anxiety, the assessment did not indicate

aspergers although he certainly has some characteristics when it comes to the

social skills. Right now I am struggling with the school recognizing the

anxiety behind the behavior and feeling so defeated. I just wanted to comment

that I sure do understand your message Pamela, and it is somewhat relieving to

read other parents have the same issues. We are contemplating our next step,

what was it that finally got you to the point to transfer schools?

, BC Canada

son dx'd with high anxiety

>

> Your school sounds very supportive. That is great. There

> is such a different culture in many schools of refusing to

> provide services and only doing so in the most minimal

> fashion.

>

> I always thought I was not communicating effectively enough but once she was

transferred to a private special ed school they understood

> her so well. And I realized it was the culture of our school.

>

> My daughter appeared typical in many ways. This was our problem.

> She seemed capable. Our school was so blind to anxiety issues. They would not

accept anxiety as a condition. As far as they were concerned it was a behavior

problem to be punished harshly.

>

> I am so happy that some schools are open to providing the servcies

> necessary.

>

> Pam