Thursday, 8 November 2012

I do feel a bit more at ease


On Saturday we had the meet and greet with Mr L's new teacher and class mates.I was always worried that he will look older and act older than the other kids but really, he just fits in perfectly. He even has a classmate that also wears glasses so that's another win. His teacher asked to talk to me after the kids all left and immediately told me that L was placed with her because she has some experience with SID/SPD and her own 4 year old has also been diagnosed with it. She has asked me to send his brush to school and have a meeting with his OT early next year. All very positive. On the negative side she did mention that we need to think carefully about moving him in the middle of the year to grade R as most SID/SPD kids do not cope well with change - of that I am very aware and she may have a point there, but let's start the year and run the gauntlet together.


 Although he never smiled he did give his new teacher a huge hug when we left and there were never any tears. He also stayed in the class without me willingly and happily. I am very proud of how he handled it all -he does have heaps of courage and quite a bit of self confidence to boost the mix.
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12 comments:

  1. Marcia (123 blog)8 November 2012 at 12:08

    I love the pics but most of all, I love that you're more at ease!

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  2. blackhuff8 November 2012 at 12:12

    I can totally understand why you feel more at ease. Knowing the teacher also understanding the condition of your son and her child also diagnosed with it.
    I think it's wonderful how your son have stayed in the class without you. That's a good sign :)

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  3. Karen at MomAgain@408 November 2012 at 12:49

    It sounds promising!

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  4. Lynette Jacobs8 November 2012 at 13:13

    It sounds great and the teacher sounds like an angel. Lovely photos of L.

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  5. Unknown8 November 2012 at 14:33

    That's wonderful that he is in with a teacher who gets it.

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  6. Julia8 November 2012 at 20:36

    My friend, it sounds like he is EXACTLY where he needs to be. I am so glad that you feel more at ease. Such a brave little boy.
    xx

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  7. Shayne8 November 2012 at 21:02

    Am sure as the year progresses you will see how this is the right thing for him. It sounds like he has an awesome teacher, who is aware of the challenges he faces, so that is a bonus for you all. Take it day by day my friend xx

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  8. Janet8 November 2012 at 21:21

    So glad you're feeling more at ease! Mr L looked as though he loved the play dough activity! A teacher who cares and whose honest is a godsend. Good Luck!

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  9. Louisa9 November 2012 at 09:38

    I think it's great that the new teacher obviously has some experience with potential issues - and I think that if you keep communicating with her she'll be in a good position to let you know how he's doing throughout his stay there.

    Certainly cause for being more at ease about this. :-)

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  10. Unknown10 November 2012 at 04:49

    I'm glad the visit went well and you're feeling better about things. Hoping for more good reports soon!

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  11. Laura12 November 2012 at 08:16

    So glad!!! School issues are really some of the most stressful things - we have to make these decisions that affect our children forever :-/

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  12. JaneF13 November 2012 at 08:33

    That sounds really good. Nice that the teacher shows so much interest and that they get a chance to start acclimatising now already. I think he'll be well looked after next year! :)

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