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Post by katiekat on May 7, 2008 8:03:50 GMT -5
I am going to send Sean to a 5 week summer rec program that the school district provides. Now that we have gotten some of the more serious behavioral problems(hitting) under control I think he will be able to participate. They have arts and crafts, organized sports, and go bowling once a week. I think it will be fun for him and I really think he needs some encouragement socially as anymore the only thing he wants to do is sit in his room and play video games. He does not even want to stay and play at the playground after school and when I ask him if he wants to come outside to play he will make some excuse like "there are too many bees" or something to that effect. I just don't want him spending the entire summer sitting in his bedroom alone, although that is what he perfers to do. So my question is this-in filling out the paperwork, what and how much information do I give them about Sean's problems? I of course listed his meds but should I write down all his DXs in this space provided? I'm just not sure what/how much they need to know.
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Post by misty on May 7, 2008 10:22:36 GMT -5
Good question,KK. I don't tell anyone outside of school Shannon's Dxes, but then hers aren't as severe as Sean's. I think I'd let them know anything you think they need to know for his safety & to ensure he gets fair treatment & isn't reprimanded for things out of his control. It sounds like a wonderful program. He's going to have a fun summer!
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Post by jj on May 7, 2008 19:15:49 GMT -5
That is a tricky one. I think I'd put the ADHD down and maybe thats all. Do you actually have "official" DX's - I mean real official ones verses "he may have" or "it looks like" type DX's for any of the other things. ie: Bipolar, Aspergers ?
If there are things he does that may endanger him, and they are related to a specific DX then maybe you should enclude that.
Hopefully, they won't turn you down because of any you list. Yikes but I do think you have to be fairly honest.
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Post by katiekat on May 7, 2008 21:58:34 GMT -5
His Dxs that are definite are-ADHD and bipolar. The BP is what he takes the meds for so I guess I have to put that down on the paperwork. All the other DXs(anxiety disorder,OCD,depression) can possibly be attributed to the Aspergers if in fact he does have that. The Aspergers and RAD are consided possible DXs so I guess there is no need for me to include them. I guess I will just write down the ADHD and BP. I do not want them to "label" him but on the other hand I want them to know that there are issues and we are working on them so hopefully they might cut him a little slack.
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Post by jj on May 8, 2008 0:03:11 GMT -5
I think that sounds good. I think that is enough info that they will keep a good eye on him and be understanding. I pray he enjoys this and you get a deserved break.
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Post by charliegirl on May 8, 2008 0:19:11 GMT -5
I'm not sure I would be comfortable putting his ADHD and bipolar dx on the paper unless they specifically ask if there are any diagnosis which might affect behavior. The staff will have to be privy to at least some of the information and I know the schools here hire high school kids for most of the positions.
Since they move around, like going to the bowling alley, the paper work will probably be in a clip board the director carries. It wouldn't be strictly private. He would have to have it with him in case a child is injured or has an allergic reaction, etc. He would have to set it down, possibly ask someone to bring it to him, etc. It could be dropped and the papers spill out.
Could you meet the person in charge and discuss any issues you think may come up then? If there is something they feel really needs to be included you can add it but as long as they know, you may not need to put it in writing.
I hate to sound like the voice of doom but the FERPA laws are in effect to protect our children's privacy so they don't become the subject of gossip and discrimination. I don't know if they would even apply to a summer rec program which is voluntary.
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Post by katiekat on May 8, 2008 10:50:00 GMT -5
There is a question that asks if the child has "physical/medical/other conditions that we should be aware of." I would like to put a little something down for an answer so they don't just slap the "bad kid" label on him. I don't want to make a huge deal out of it though which may put them on high alert and have them looking for him to do something wrong. Maybe I'll just put asthma in that section LOL.
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Post by charliegirl on May 8, 2008 12:53:39 GMT -5
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Post by katiekat on May 8, 2008 20:11:20 GMT -5
Thanks CG!
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Post by jill on May 9, 2008 6:42:36 GMT -5
Annette one year was like that she obsessed over bugs and refused to leave the house and go outside . She also looked for bugs in the home and school and would freak out if she saw one still does. I called the psychologist and he met with her and then he added mild anxiety to her list. She was cute in his office she said she was not looking for bugs as she clearly looked around the walls and ceiling then found a tiny spider in the corner on the wall. She told the psychologist after denying looking for bugs and he went through the spiel with her how a tiny bug would not hurt her and what is she afraid of her response cracks me up still "well are you going to kill it". Again he went through the spiel and the little munchkin did not give up and when we left she avoided the section where the spider was.
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