"Thank you, Pam. I enjoyed your respond. I definatlely want to share all I can to help my grandson in his education by having the teachers understand him and what he has. He does have an IEP and the review is coming up…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Cynthia Old Person Sep 7, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I am wondering on why does a resource teacher doesn't know on how to handle my grandson and any one else child who has adhd, sensory disorder intergration, neorobehavior? I thought they all got…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Julie Strubberg Mar 10, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, I have a grandson who lately has been putting everything in his mouth: coat collar, collar, pencils, eraser, small objects, small toys...and also, I notice he has been very loud. . just out…Continue
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Cynthia Old Person replied to Cynthia Old Person's discussion special needs resource teacher in public schoolCynthia Old Person replied to Cynthia Old Person's discussion special needs resource teacher in public school"Thanks, Hannah. I appreciated your comment. I feel like I need a meeting with the resource teacher along with the class room teacher. I got a sensory diet for my grandson and mentioned it to the resource teacher and that she could get a…"
PAM BROGDON replied to Cynthia Old Person's discussion special needs resource teacher in public school"Hi Cynthia, You sound like a very concerned and involved grandmother, and I applaud you! I am sure it worries you when the teacher calls and asks you to “talk to him about scribbling on his desk and his paper”. You are right about…"
Hannah Ehrli replied to Cynthia Old Person's discussion special needs resource teacher in public school"Dear Cynthia,
As a former resource teacher I felt the need to respond to you in the hopes of providing some answers. While I cannot answer your question in regards to why that particular teacher called you, I can answer from my own experience when I…"
Cynthia Old Person posted a discussionspecial needs resource teacher in public school
Hi, I am wondering on why does a resource teacher doesn't know on how to handle my grandson and any one else child who has adhd, sensory disorder intergration, neorobehavior? I thought they all got trained on how to handle them. I got a call from the school from the resource teacher to talk to my grandson because he was scribbling on his desk and on his paper on which he was suppose to be doing a spelling test on. he out right refused to do anything for her. she shared she thinks what got…See More
Julie Strubberg replied to Cynthia Old Person's discussion mouthing"Maybe some oral motor? A child I work with has SID, also VERY oral. She keeps a chewy in her mouth at all times and that really helps her. I also use oral motor vibratory tools with her, jaw massage - these also help. There are chewy pencil toppers…"
Ilana, School Specialty PT replied to Cynthia Old Person's discussion mouthing"I might try some heavy work and movement. Some examples are swinging, playgrounds, taking out the garbage, mopping your floor, vacuuming, carrying in your groceries, playing catch.... you get the point. It sounds like he is having a hard time…"
bernadette felice left a comment for Cynthia Old Person"Hi Cynthia, the best thing i find is to distract him form putting objects in his mouth...sometimes making him aware will only make matters worse as they start liking all the attention they get! But it is not easy at all...good luck"
Cynthia Old Person posted a discussionmouthing
Hello, I have a grandson who lately has been putting everything in his mouth: coat collar, collar, pencils, eraser, small objects, small toys...and also, I notice he has been very loud. . just out of the blue he would just hollar or maybe he would just be loud with strange sounds. He has been doing these at school as well from what the school has been sharing with me. any suggestions on how I could help him. If I lived by myself I would just let him be with it but I am staying with a friend…See More
School Specialty Special Needs left a comment for Cynthia Old Person"Cynthia great question about your grandson and I am sure there are a lot of people that can help with ideas! Click here to add it to the Ask the Expert Discussion Forum. Click the blue add button in the upper right corner! That way more…"
Cynthia Old Person replied to Bright Solutions's discussion What Causes SI Dysfunction?"Hi, I had my grandson getting OT services for his SI. according to the OT, he didn't need their services anymore. My understanding is that SI does not go away and why did the OT say that. I never got to talk with the OT on this. The OT came on…"
Cynthia Old Person replied to Bright Solutions's discussion What Causes SI Dysfunction?"Hi, My grandson has SI Disorder. His mother drank with him while carrying him still in the womb. So I know that is one of the reasons for his behavior. He is diagnosed as having Neurobehavior alcohol affect. He is diagnosed with ADHD. He…"
School Specialty Special Needs left a comment for Cynthia Old Person"Cynthia, Thank you so much for signing up to be a member. You are in a wonderful line of work. It is so important that all parents are provided with information and support to help their child. Thank you for what you do for these families. Take a…"
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- Parent
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- Yakama Nation Early Childhood Intervention Program
- This is why I am passionate about special needs.
- I work with Native American Birth to Five year olds who has some special needs by sharing with parents along with the child in helping them reach their potential in what ever it may be. I am an advocate for the parents to help them in getting their child help in the special services the public school has to offer.
- Skills: these are areas where I have expertise and might be able to help others.
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- Needs: these are areas where I have questions and will be looking to learn from others.
- COMMUNICATION, INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES, RESOURCES, SENSORY SOLUTIONS, VISUAL MOTOR
- The most valuable piece of advice I would offer to others regarding special needs.
- to learn all you can about the needs the child may need and to be an encouragement to the parents that may not accept or understand what exactly is the matter with their child. to be a supportive buddy.
- What I hope to gain from My Special Needs Network
- to learn all I can in all different areas of special needs for I work with all varieties of special needs children in being an advocate as well as a home visitor to them.
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- At 6:58am on March 3, 2011, bernadette felice said…
Hi Cynthia, the best thing i find is to distract him form putting objects in his mouth...sometimes making him aware will only make matters worse as they start liking all the attention they get! But it is not easy at all...good luck
- At 12:29pm on March 2, 2011, School Specialty Special Needs said…
- Cynthia great question about your grandson and I am sure there are a lot of people that can help with ideas! Click here to add it to the Ask the Expert Discussion Forum. Click the blue add button in the upper right corner! That way more people will be able to access your question. :) Have a great day!
- At 3:33pm on August 19, 2010, School Specialty Special Needs said…
- Cynthia, Thank you so much for signing up to be a member. You are in a wonderful line of work. It is so important that all parents are provided with information and support to help their child. Thank you for what you do for these families. Take a look around and start up a conversation we would love to hear from you and learn from the experiences you have had. Welcome!
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