Okay today was an alright day. Earlier this week i attended an sat meeting for laura. I sat with her teachers and special ed director. I listened to them tell me how she struggles and isn't paying attention, and how she needs help. I gave them all my paperwork and showed them what the doctors have said. would you believe that the special ed director tried to blame laura's condition on the thought that it is because everyone did everything for her. NOT SO.. i am vy adamate about laura doing her own work. She would learn absolutely nothing if everyone did the work for her.
Then this morning before class, i attended sam's iep meeting. Finally a year after starting, they are giving an aid who is certified in sign to help in his room. They still insist that Sam has to speak, but i just smiled and said great, but don't expect perfection. He can't repeat consistently what he isn't hearing. How many times does a person have to explain before the people who are supposed to be specialists in their field actually get the point?
when we went to game day, i was thrilled to see sam trying to play with maddie, even though he couldn't get his mind off his trucks. She actually is the first girl besides laura , that he has even considered playing with. He had a good time, because when we got home he kept signing play girl to his poppy. I kept showing him her name sign, but he still called her girl. I am sorry for the noise he made during the test, though. I hope he didn't upset anyone. Towards the end i think i saw him mimicking ruby's hands. He was sitting on the desk top looking at her and i could see him moving his hand, but i was really trying to pay attention to what ruby was signing.
I hope all did well and thanks again for being so good to sam.
I also think i have to brush up on my chess playing skills, because next time De brings her set, i plan on winning a match. LOL
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Shannon,
1st I like to thank you for your comment :) made me feel better! I'm glad someone understands what I'm talking about. Sam was good I think. Hes very cute. He gives great hugs lol I'm glad to hear that hes getting the help he needs. Its about time!!
I am so glad to know that the school is finally starting to open their eyes, if even just a little bit.
Have you met with anyone from Romney? Update me on how things are going. You are still in my prayers! (And I promise right after I finish this comment, I will go find you on myspace and give you directions to my church!!!)
Sam was not a both in class. It was a joy to hear him playing and calling for you. I hope you know he loves so much! :)
Keep doing the best for your kids, Shannon. Encourage them. They will be brilliant!!
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