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UPDATE: Our family could use purrs
I can't thank you all enough for all your support and purrs; your messages
were the only bright spot in these past few days and I did get to read them before I went to bed. My son has Aspergers, Tourettes, and OCD and is gifted, and it has been a struggle all these years to figure out what to do to help him navigate society, including schooling (when he was in elementary school we managed to put him in a private school, which worked all right because the school was receptive, but since high school he's been in a public school and it's been .....) -- all I can say here is that the public schools here are totally clueless and to put it euphemistically, there have been a number of mishandled situations. The latest one occurred on Wednesday and resulted in our being "forced" to admit him to an acute hospitilization. Because of the way this was "handled" I had to shift into extreme advocacy mom-role and in the last 2 days have made enough noise in talking to the psychiatrists, administrators, and advocacy people to a) get our side of the story listened to and b) get him evaluated quicker and facilitate moving him into an appropriate setting. The advocacy group I talked to yesterday is investigating what actions we have against the school. I think knowing that all those purrs and positive thoughts were there for us helped immeasurably. We're not out of the woods yet by any means but the outcome is a lot more hopeful. Many thanks, Christine |
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"Christine Burel" wrote in message
... I can't thank you all enough for all your support and purrs; your messages were the only bright spot in these past few days and I did get to read them before I went to bed. My son has Aspergers, Tourettes, and OCD and is gifted, and it has been a struggle all these years to figure out what to do to help him navigate society, including schooling (when he was in elementary school we managed to put him in a private school, which worked all right because the school was receptive, but since high school he's been in a public school and it's been ....) -- all I can say here is that the public schools here are totally clueless and to put it euphemistically, there have been a number of mishandled situations. The latest one occurred on Wednesday and resulted in our being "forced" to admit him to an acute hospitilization. Because of the way this was "handled" I had to shift into extreme advocacy mom-role and in the last 2 days have made enough noise in talking to the psychiatrists, administrators, and advocacy people to a) get our side of the story listened to and b) get him evaluated quicker and facilitate moving him into an appropriate setting. The advocacy group I talked to yesterday is investigating what actions we have against the school. I think knowing that all those purrs and positive thoughts were there for us helped immeasurably. We're not out of the woods yet by any means but the outcome is a lot more hopeful. Many thanks, Christine {{{{{{{{{{Christine}}}}}}}}}} I didn't have to go through anything near that bad, but my two had ADHD and my son had behavior problems (he was also gifted and *why* can't the schools understand how bored a gifted child can get and how creatively then can get into trouble!!!). Continued purrs are coming your way that all will turn out well. Hugs, CatNipped |
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We'll keep purring that your son receives the care he needs to fulfill
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"Christine Burel" wrote in message ... I can't thank you all enough for all your support and purrs; your messages were the only bright spot in these past few days and I did get to read them before I went to bed. My son has Aspergers, Tourettes, and OCD and is gifted, and it has been a struggle all these years to figure out what to do to help him navigate society, including schooling (when he was in elementary school we managed to put him in a private school, which worked all right because the school was receptive, but since high school he's been in a public school and it's been ....) -- all I can say here is that the public schools here are totally clueless and to put it euphemistically, there have been a number of mishandled situations. The latest one occurred on Wednesday and resulted in our being "forced" to admit him to an acute hospitilization. Because of the way this was "handled" I had to shift into extreme advocacy mom-role and in the last 2 days have made enough noise in talking to the psychiatrists, administrators, and advocacy people to a) get our side of the story listened to and b) get him evaluated quicker and facilitate moving him into an appropriate setting. The advocacy group I talked to yesterday is investigating what actions we have against the school. I think knowing that all those purrs and positive thoughts were there for us helped immeasurably. We're not out of the woods yet by any means but the outcome is a lot more hopeful. Many thanks, Christine Sending extra special and understanding purrs. While I realize no two people are exactly alike you just described a close friend of my grandson's. Kind of an honorary grandson if you will. Watching this big bright beautiful kid cope has just made us love him all the more. He's seventeen now. Yes he has had problems. Lots of them. And doesn't always deal with them all that well. But he has so much to offer and he works so hard to be the person he wants to be. Jo |
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On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 09:09:57 -0700, "Christine Burel"
wrote: I can't thank you all enough for all your support and purrs; your messages were the only bright spot in these past few days and I did get to read them before I went to bed. My son has Aspergers, Tourettes, and OCD and is gifted, and it has been a struggle all these years to figure out what to do to help him navigate society, including schooling (when he was in elementary school we managed to put him in a private school, which worked all right because the school was receptive, but since high school he's been in a public school and it's been ....) -- all I can say here is that the public schools here are totally clueless and to put it euphemistically, there have been a number of mishandled situations. The latest one occurred on Wednesday and resulted in our being "forced" to admit him to an acute hospitilization. Because of the way this was "handled" I had to shift into extreme advocacy mom-role and in the last 2 days have made enough noise in talking to the psychiatrists, administrators, and advocacy people to a) get our side of the story listened to and b) get him evaluated quicker and facilitate moving him into an appropriate setting. The advocacy group I talked to yesterday is investigating what actions we have against the school. I think knowing that all those purrs and positive thoughts were there for us helped immeasurably. We're not out of the woods yet by any means but the outcome is a lot more hopeful. Many thanks, Christine {{{{Christine}}}}} I'm glad things are looking up. I have a friend with a son with difficulties, and she went through some similar things, particular with the school being completely unhelpful. She eventually (being a teacher) decided to home-school him, and he's apparently doing well. But her frustration at dealing with the school officials was enormous, so I sure can understand what you're going through. Continued purrs that things get worked out. Ginger-lyn |
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We are here for you, Christine and your family. We are sending best wishes
and purrs that everything turns out fine for your family. Lots of gentle hugs, -- Polonca & Soncek "Christine Burel" wrote in message ... snip The latest one occurred on Wednesday and resulted in our being "forced" to admit him to an acute hospitilization. Because of the way this was "handled" I had to shift into extreme advocacy mom-role and in the last 2 days have made enough noise in talking to the psychiatrists, administrators, and advocacy people to a) get our side of the story listened to and b) get him evaluated quicker and facilitate moving him into an appropriate setting. The advocacy group I talked to yesterday is investigating what actions we have against the school. I think knowing that all those purrs and positive thoughts were there for us helped immeasurably. We're not out of the woods yet by any means but the outcome is a lot more hopeful. Many thanks, Christine |
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Argh! What a frustrating situation! I don't know why these so called
"Experts" never seem to listen to parents who know thier child better than anyone. Here's purring that your son finds a place that will suit his needs. Yowie (who has a friend with a son in similar circumstances. They found the Catholic school system far better for him than the public one) "Christine Burel" wrote in message ... I can't thank you all enough for all your support and purrs; your messages were the only bright spot in these past few days and I did get to read them before I went to bed. My son has Aspergers, Tourettes, and OCD and is gifted, and it has been a struggle all these years to figure out what to do to help him navigate society, including schooling (when he was in elementary school we managed to put him in a private school, which worked all right because the school was receptive, but since high school he's been in a public school and it's been ....) -- all I can say here is that the public schools here are totally clueless and to put it euphemistically, there have been a number of mishandled situations. The latest one occurred on Wednesday and resulted in our being "forced" to admit him to an acute hospitilization. Because of the way this was "handled" I had to shift into extreme advocacy mom-role and in the last 2 days have made enough noise in talking to the psychiatrists, administrators, and advocacy people to a) get our side of the story listened to and b) get him evaluated quicker and facilitate moving him into an appropriate setting. The advocacy group I talked to yesterday is investigating what actions we have against the school. I think knowing that all those purrs and positive thoughts were there for us helped immeasurably. We're not out of the woods yet by any means but the outcome is a lot more hopeful. Many thanks, Christine |
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"Christine Burel" wrote in message
... I can't thank you all enough for all your support and purrs; your messages were the only bright spot in these past few days and I did get to read them before I went to bed. Christina: I'm glad to read that you've made some headway on this situation but really *mad* at the people who made the situation worse. People can be such dolts sometimes - if someone isn't exactly the middle of the bell curve, they just cannot deal with it. I'm sending supportive thoughts to you as you fight for your son - he's very lucky to have a mom who understands and supports him as much as you obviously do. Parenthood can really kick you around - you love those kids so much and want to do the absolute best I know. It's not easy. Take care, Susan M Otis and Chester |
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"Christine Burel" wrote in message
... I can't thank you all enough for all your support and purrs; your messages were the only bright spot in these past few days and I did get to read them before I went to bed. My son has Aspergers, Tourettes, and OCD and is gifted, and it has been a struggle all these years to figure out what to do to help him navigate society, including schooling (when he was in elementary school we managed to put him in a private school, which worked all right because the school was receptive, but since high school he's been in a public school and it's been ....) -- all I can say here is that the public schools here are totally clueless and to put it euphemistically, there have been a number of mishandled situations. The latest one occurred on Wednesday and resulted in our being "forced" to admit him to an acute hospitilization. Because of the way this was "handled" I had to shift into extreme advocacy mom-role and in the last 2 days have made enough noise in talking to the psychiatrists, administrators, and advocacy people to a) get our side of the story listened to and b) get him evaluated quicker and facilitate moving him into an appropriate setting. The advocacy group I talked to yesterday is investigating what actions we have against the school. I think knowing that all those purrs and positive thoughts were there for us helped immeasurably. We're not out of the woods yet by any means but the outcome is a lot more hopeful. Many thanks, Christine {{{{{{{{{{Christine}}}}}}}}}} Purrs continuing for you to find the care/school that will best benefit your son. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe |
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