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Post by Gillian on Sept 7, 2004 14:56:50 GMT -5
Am seriously thinking about trying to find a school that specializes in ADHD kids - for my 9 year old. Although he is now taking medicine he still has a miriad of problems. His school is helping but I think he needs more. Much more. Problem is how do you find such schools. I did find one which was 3 hours away (residential) - yes I'm even considering that! I'll add that my 9 year old had to be hospitalized towards the end of the summer - so the situation is serious. Does anyone know a good website to help track these schools down? Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Post by Dakotah on Sept 8, 2004 23:08:04 GMT -5
Gillian I can't help you but I just wanted to say I think that is a good idea. Having people teach your child that actually understand them sounds wonderful.
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Post by eaccae on Sept 9, 2004 7:48:28 GMT -5
Gillian - I can't help you either. I do know that we have one about 45 min from me in Washington, CT that looks INCREDIBLE! DS would be in heaven there! They have alot of hands on afterschool stuff there too - horticulture, cooking, horses . . .I just don't have the money - even if I didn't board him and drove him in every day. But it looks like they have a great school. I think it is a fantastic idea if you can do it!! Good luck and keep us posted! This the link to that school but it probably isn't nearby . . . The Glenholme School |
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Post by Mayleng on Sept 9, 2004 8:29:55 GMT -5
Gillian, if you could tell us where you are located, some people might know of some schools in your area. You could also checkout these links and see if you can find a Private Ld school. www.NAIS.orgwww.Greatschools.net |
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Post by Gillian on Sept 9, 2004 11:51:42 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. We spoke with his doctor this morning and he thinks we are in a 'grey area' at the moment where it is not clear whether we should go that route or not. So we are in a holding pattern at the moment. However, he did give us the name of one school and we discovered the name of one other (Kansas). One problem I have is that they are both at least a couple of hours away - which I don't like. As I type this my son is home AGAIN from school. I had to pick him up AGAIN because he got himself worked up and aggitated over something or other (this exact thing happened yesterday) - he is missing so much class time it is unbelievable. Aaaaaaugh!
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Post by kellyboys on Sept 10, 2004 3:59:01 GMT -5
Does your state offer TSS services? Does your son have a behavior plan in place? Other diagnosis? What is the school trying to do before sending him home? Do they want him in placement? More info, please...Thanks!
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Post by Gillian on Sept 10, 2004 14:00:33 GMT -5
We are tackling his problems from many different angles. His Therapist, Medication doctor, regular doctor, psychological testing etc. School has not asked to have him moved. They are actually being very accommodating with him. An IEP is being put together. However, all this stuff takes time to get through and in the meantime school is pretty much a disaster. We are the ones who are talking about specialized schooling. I really think he needs it but wish it could be done in our home town or at least a short distance away - frankly, that's the only thing that is stopping me. Everything is so far away. Our school is known for an autism program it has but he does not have that and even if they would acccommodate him I think he would resist as all his friends would question him about it.
One problem is that for all these specialists we have seen not one of them has really put a name (or names) to what my son has. They've hinted at this and that but not really put a name to anything. If I could just get some clearer idea of what we are trying to manage here maybe we could actually manage it, but I feel like I'm talking to the wind whenever I say that. His psychological testing should be done soon - maybe they will come up with something. They had better for all the money I'm paying them! I need a desert island right now.
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Post by Gillian on Sept 13, 2004 9:46:04 GMT -5
Well one school we looked at did not take children as young as 9 and the other has a long waiting list - Aaaaaaaugh!
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Post by Mayleng on Sept 13, 2004 11:23:02 GMT -5
Have you brought him to a child Psychiatrist or a Neuro Psych for testing? I presume that when you said you paid for a psychological testing it was done by a NeuroPsychologist, right?
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Post by Gillian on Sept 13, 2004 11:44:29 GMT -5
Mmmmmmm! Actually I believe she is a Clinical Psychologist. This is through the University here and recommended by our mental health therapist.
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Post by nicolemom on Sept 13, 2004 13:03:47 GMT -5
I think once the testing is completed you will have a much clearer picture. Right now it would be difficult to even pick a school without knowing what the problem is. There are many good schools in the Dallas area for special needs children. I know people who have moved here for that reason. Once you get the results, I think you will feel better because you will know what direction to go in.
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Post by Gillian on Sept 14, 2004 9:05:20 GMT -5
I think you are right. We saw his therapist yesterday and she said the same thing. We need to know what we are dealing with before we can deal with it. She talked of theraputic classrooms being an option if he gets a Special Ed. designation (which I'm sure he will). There are some in a couple of local schools which he could get services at. That would maybe take care of the education issue but he's still flipping out at home and it wouldn't take care of that. My husband is ready to ship him off to Timbukto tomorrow and many days I feel the same.
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Post by RobbysMom on Sept 14, 2004 10:12:17 GMT -5
Is there a grandparent or someone who can take him for a day or two so you and your husband can have some time together?
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Post by Gillian on Sept 14, 2004 10:47:25 GMT -5
I'm afraid not. I've been thinking of respite care but I think he has to be officially diagnosed first and that seems to be taking forever. Hubby and I definitely need a break but see no way to do it.
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Post by RobbysMom on Sept 14, 2004 19:41:36 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that. I hope things fall into place for your family soon.
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