tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529098357618407032.post5649724936488933891..comments2023-03-15T06:05:27.426-07:00Comments on Born Together, Best Friends Forever: Live, Learn, AdvocateDavis and Carter's Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00025592295136779090noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529098357618407032.post-33261664338749802282009-09-21T17:39:35.941-07:002009-09-21T17:39:35.941-07:00Meh, to heck with them. We're probably going ...Meh, to heck with them. We're probably going to be homeschooling Owen starting in Preschool. He's 3 now, so should be starting pretty soon. Good luck with whatever you do.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037665830023915375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529098357618407032.post-30258465847777645202009-09-11T09:17:21.267-07:002009-09-11T09:17:21.267-07:00I had a red flag raised for me just now..keep in m...I had a red flag raised for me just now..keep in mind, however, that having a child with this disorder I may be reading more into it than there is to really read. You mentioned one of the boys standing up and spinning during class when he was overstimulated. This is a red flag for sensory issues for me. Before I had 2 more children that are developmentally normal without sensory issues, I used to think that type of thing was normal because MY kid did it. Andrew didn't do just that, but he would (and still does) start clenching his teeth hard and clasp his hands together. <br /><br />If you have noticed overstimulation to be a problem with the boys (and now that I am thinking it over in my head, it DOES seem to be an issue with them), then you need to call your local Child Find. Your prediatrician will have no clue - ours totally poo-pooed the idea with Andrew. Kristen is on the right track with telling you who to call.<br /><br />They are only in preschool, and they are young; but if this is a continuing problem then it is something that needs to be nipped in the bud ASAP. Eventually, they will have to be able to sit in a classroom. <br /><br />This particular preschool does not sound like a good one. I have sat through my kids' preschool classes and now Kindergarten, and there is a set schedule and no disorganization. This teacher sounds nuts. :::hugs:::Queen Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716171350487883581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529098357618407032.post-20934670109792149822009-09-11T00:15:34.197-07:002009-09-11T00:15:34.197-07:00I'm with Sallie. It sucks that that preschool ...I'm with Sallie. It sucks that that preschool didn't work out for you guys, but I know you can do great with them at home. Everything you are doing with them is exactly what they need at their age. I'm going to do preschool with my kiddos this year, and from the research I've done on it, it sounds like you're on the right track. I can e-mail you the links for some of the blogs & websites I thought were helpful, if you'd like. (if I have your e-mail address, that is. I *think so...)Scott and Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222687798034425039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529098357618407032.post-32636370183895415662009-09-10T21:56:45.882-07:002009-09-10T21:56:45.882-07:00I understand how you feel I spent so much time in ...I understand how you feel I spent so much time in school worried about feeling included but I always felt I didn't live up to everyone else. I even felt like kerri was so much prettier than me and we are identical explain that one . I think you are a great mom and from what I read on your blog I think your boys get to experience so many great things I only wish I can be as active with my kids.Terri Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16750066328885508473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529098357618407032.post-69025585090746274602009-09-10T21:50:55.542-07:002009-09-10T21:50:55.542-07:00I know it's dissapointing, but at the same tim...I know it's dissapointing, but at the same time I find myself thinking, "Good for you!" Good luck with your pre-school. There's a lot of blogs, and websites out there for home schooling, worksheets, and all kinds of stuff. There's a blog called "No Time For Flashcards" or something like it that I keep meaning to check out. It sounds fun.Sal-my-galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047829890777371037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529098357618407032.post-4632451225031083192009-09-10T21:50:54.184-07:002009-09-10T21:50:54.184-07:00Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your stinky exp...Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your stinky experience with this preschool. It sounds to me like maybe they would just do better with a quieter, more organized preschool environment, or in other words, it might not really be your kids, it might be the teacher. And while it's true that sensory integrating problems could contribute, it could also be that any "normal" preschooler could struggle with noise and chaos.<br /><br />Just some tidbits from my experience: Call the Special Ed Dept in the school district to set up an assessment, if you feel it's necessary. They won't be able to give you any "diagnosis" (esp with sensory issues - only an Occupational Therapist will do that) - but they assess all categories of development and determine eligibility (sounds like that is already what you are doing).<br />The Children's Center in Salt Lake was the best place we found for a formal psychological assessment. Kids are their specialty. Also THe Children With Special Health Care Needs Clinic through the health dept. has a developmental pediatrician that can give you a better idea if their development is on track.<br />Anyway - we've been going through all this assessment and diagnosis journey for about 4 yrs now, so if there's anything I can help you with or anything, please email me.<br />kjcase@gmail.com<br /><br />Good luck to you! My thoughts are with you. :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02154269015136721208noreply@blogger.com