tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313133981500102570.post3911325842945442378..comments2023-07-16T04:41:42.262-07:00Comments on the crack and the light: When God WhispersPiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945525017192870520noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313133981500102570.post-76593108481870248382010-12-09T10:55:41.589-08:002010-12-09T10:55:41.589-08:00I am so sorry the school district has failed J-Man...I am so sorry the school district has failed J-Man, we are in a similar boat ourselves. I am in the process of meeting with our advocate to prepare for one hell of a fight. I agree that it is a damn shame that we have to fight so hard for things our children need and deserve. I applaud your taking the reigns and firing their incompetent asses. Beth's advice is amazing. I will keep your family and J-Man in my thoughts :).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313133981500102570.post-60572397065669192512010-12-09T07:23:43.516-08:002010-12-09T07:23:43.516-08:00Dealing with the school can be an all consuming, n...Dealing with the school can be an all consuming, never ending, process. Over the years, we have dealt with many issues, and I have almost pulled my 8 year old daughter out of school. I'm so glad that you were able to make a decision and now feel so much better!<br /><br />ps, we are thinking of getting our non-verbal daughter an iPad. I would love to hear more about what your son is doing with his! It sounds like he did well with it very quickly!The Henryshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878410407082384985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313133981500102570.post-1642348630431147542010-12-08T21:38:42.825-08:002010-12-08T21:38:42.825-08:00Isuspect I am on the other side of the world to yo...Isuspect I am on the other side of the world to you, but we are having similar issues with our school. Sadly, it is not with our Aspie boy, but with our younder son. It has become so nasty that someoen even printed my very security conscious facebook page for the principal which she has now used in an attempted power coup. Sucks for her that I proudly own what I say, and I loudly proclaimed my opinion to be what I posted and stood by.<br /><br />And I am telling all and sundry of her tactics. <br /><br />Sad to feel like you are dealing with high school fools when they are meant to be professional and adult.<br /><br />You have made the right choice.Madmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189416781378632230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313133981500102570.post-26872423643435183712010-12-08T19:28:37.817-08:002010-12-08T19:28:37.817-08:00I am so happy for you that the weight has been lif...I am so happy for you that the weight has been lifted.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109875815749585734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313133981500102570.post-80155335117023502812010-12-08T18:25:05.931-08:002010-12-08T18:25:05.931-08:00I'm new to your blog, but it looks like today ...I'm new to your blog, but it looks like today is your birthday. So Happy birthday! I'm not far behind. Next month I turn the big 40 myself.<br /><br />My son is almost 11. Quite a bit older than J-Man. A few years ago we fired our school district for the same reason. It was the best decision we have ever made. He has flourished, and grown in ways I couldn't have imagined before. <br /><br />Good for you for doing what's best for your son. Congratulations. The fun part is just starting. :-)<br /><br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313133981500102570.post-6066768858451578202010-12-08T16:09:35.763-08:002010-12-08T16:09:35.763-08:00Wow, I couldn't believe it when I saw this pos...Wow, I couldn't believe it when I saw this post today. I am getting to that point where I feel it is time to fire our district. I just today contacted our advocate and HSLDA to get the process going. So sad when those who should be there to help our kids instead fail them. Good luck on your new journey.Juniorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719754876592849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313133981500102570.post-47607328176067230672010-12-08T14:03:20.506-08:002010-12-08T14:03:20.506-08:00Wishing you all the best as you begin this next le...Wishing you all the best as you begin this next leg of your journey with your son. We did the same and it was amazing. <br /><br />Now, ironically, he's back in the same school but an actual autism program and doing well. And the administration has changed, too. I guess what I'm saying is you just never know what will happen down the road. We left with so much anger and disgust, mistrust and disappointment...it was where we needed to go and what we needed to do. Then, things changed in many areas and we had to choose school again. We geared up for a fight, girded our loins for the take-down...and it never came. Go figure.<br /><br />I would recommend one thing; it's something I wish we had done...DOCUMENT IT ALL and file a written complaint with your state DOE. If there are violations of parental rights and due process, they need to know. You may not need it for J-man, but you can pay it forward (so to speak) for other families who may not be as savvy or may not be able to pull their child from school.<br /><br />Enjoy the time with your son. Cherish each moment and don't forget to make it fun! :-) Wishing you much joy and success.Niksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715465327343655483noreply@blogger.com