Special Needs Board

New WTM Forum format with better everything - Tara from Florida 22:14 Jan 18 (0)

Please pardon this OT post, but I really need help. I can't access the new High School, Curriculum, or General boards since they flipped on Jan 11. Am I the only one? - Begona 13:13 Jan 18 (7)

Claire, I am so grateful! Thank you, thank you! (nt.) - Begona 13:42 Jan 18 (1)
- I understand. I would have had serious withdrawal doing without since Jan 11 ! :) nt - Claire 13:51 Jan 18 (0)
Oh. And here's the link to the new forums. - Claire 13:39 Jan 18 (1)
- This link worked perfectly for me... - Begona 15:01 Jan 18 (0)
And here's the link to the current High School Board - Claire 13:35 Jan 18 (0)
Here's a direct link to the current Curriculum Board.... - Claire 13:34 Jan 18 (0)
Here's a direct link to the current General Board, but - Claire 13:32 Jan 18 (0)

I have an appointment for a developmental vision evaluation for my 8 yo. I will update once we know more NT - Quiver0f10 11:53 Jan 18 (0)

Anyone have experience with getting SSI - Rebecca 9:53 Jan 18 (0)

Question #2-Not sure what to call this - Quiver0f10 13:13 Jan 17 (22)

I'll be the odd woman out and advise you to get the eval given the range of problems you describe (but I'd go for the free one at school) - Laurie4b 7:07 Jan 18 (3)
- He reads daily, but I only do the setences using SWR words weekly. I will do daily on that too and (more) - Quiver0f10 7:49 Jan 18 (2)
  - Re: He reads daily, but I only do the setences using SWR words weekly. I will do daily on that too and (more) - Laurie4b 8:19 Jan 18 (1)
    - Ok, thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 11:46 Jan 18 (0)
Re: Question #2-Not sure what to call this - Stacy in NJ 16:52 Jan 17 (3)
- Answers and another question - Quiver0f10 17:49 Jan 17 (0)
- Re: Question #2-Not sure what to call this - Stacy in NJ 17:07 Jan 17 (1)
  - I would just point out that this same website supports the use of orthoptics - Claire 18:52 Jan 17 (0)
The $1,500 eval would likely just confirm everything you have already observed. - Claire 16:12 Jan 17 (5)
- Cognitive skills training is teaching the mind to efficiently process and store information recieved from the senses.... - Kathy in MD 17:55 Jan 17 (1)
  - Thanks! nt - Quiver0f10 5:27 Jan 18 (0)
- Thanks! I found a board-certified developmental optometrists only 16 miles from me! I am calling tomorrow. What exactly is cognitive skills training ? nt - Quiver0f10 16:36 Jan 17 (2)
  - Kathy explained it well. - Claire 18:38 Jan 17 (1)
    - Thank you nt - Quiver0f10 5:27 Jan 18 (0)
My son was like this (m) - EKS 15:41 Jan 17 (1)
- Thanks for the info and book recommendation! nt - Quiver0f10 16:35 Jan 17 (0)
My ds did the same thing.....for years. His problem was... - Kathy in MD 14:42 Jan 17 (5)
- Thanks, I will get him tested for vision issues nt - Quiver0f10 16:34 Jan 17 (0)
- I should also note that my ds's initial exam cost around $350. I think in Claire's area the cost is $200.... - Kathy in MD 14:45 Jan 17 (3)
  - That's not bad at all! I was thinking much more nt - Quiver0f10 16:34 Jan 17 (2)
    - It's the therapy that can get expensive:) However there are often ways around this also.... - Kathy in MD 17:34 Jan 17 (1)
      - Thanks again That's good to know! nt - Quiver0f10 17:36 Jan 17 (0)

Few questions-1. Has anyone used Sylvan for reading help with a struggling reader? - Quiver0f10 12:46 Jan 17 (6)

What I know - Laurie4b 6:12 Jan 18 (0)
I had a friend interview for a teaching position with Sylvan... - Kathy in MD 14:31 Jan 17 (1)
- Thanks, thats what I thought nt - Quiver0f10 16:33 Jan 17 (0)
I haven't, but know a couple of parents who did Sylvan for reading. - Claire 13:46 Jan 17 (2)
- Thanks and some answers - Quiver0f10 16:33 Jan 17 (0)
- Oh, sorry for all the typos! (nt) - Claire 13:47 Jan 17 (0)

NLD and writing frustrations: am I asking too much? - Caroline 11:15 Jan 17 (1)

I don't have a child with NLD, but here are a couple of organizational things you could try. - Claire 8:40 Jan 18 (0)

8th grade dd w/learning disabilities and speech/language issues, can you help?.......m - DianeJM 8:49 Jan 17 (4)

I would look into the specialized LD school for speech and language issues. - Claire 9:12 Jan 18 (1)
- Thanks Claire. We are not sure if the school will be doable on a practical level, but are seeking counsel from many places, thanks for yours........m - DianeJM 15:16 Jan 18 (0)
Re: 8th grade dd w/learning disabilities and speech/language issues, can you help?.......m - Kathy in MD 14:27 Jan 17 (1)
- Thanks for those comments Kathy. That is helpful. And encouraging.....m - DianeJM 21:14 Jan 17 (0)

Claire, what is the name of the math curriculum... - Iris 7:07 Jan 17 (3)

Was it Moving With Math? Not sure what the parameters were, - Claire 7:15 Jan 17 (1)
- It was. Thank you! (nt) - Iris 9:24 Jan 17 (0)
Sorry for double post...didn't show up as quickly as it typically does! (nt) - Iris 7:08 Jan 17 (0)

Claire, what is the name of the math curriculum you posted... - Iris 7:02 Jan 17 (0)

Mastering Mathematics? Opinions anyone? Looking at this for dd8, who has math struggles. TIA! nt. - Anita in Ohio 4:44 Jan 17 (2)

Maths struggles - Tara from Florida 14:03 Jan 17 (0)
It's a good program (m) - Contrarian Librarian 8:14 Jan 17 (0)

Mastering Mathematics? Opinions needed whether I should buy this for my dd 8? TIA! nt. - Anita in Ohio 4:10 Jan 17 (1)

Sorry for the double post!!! nt. - Anita in Ohio 4:49 Jan 17 (0)

Cool interactive web site link - Tara from Florida 20:10 Jan 16 (0)

ADHD in grammar school kids - Alysabeth 19:08 Jan 16 (6)

Are you serious? I'm wondering if this is a troll. nt - Laurie4b 19:35 Jan 16 (5)
- Re: Are you serious? I'm wondering if this is a troll. nt - Alysabeth 20:20 Jan 17 (0)
- I think she's serious. She posted on the General board, and I recommended that she post over here too. - Claire 20:12 Jan 16 (2)
  - Re: I think she's serious. She posted on the General board, and I recommended that she post over here too. - Alysabeth 20:32 Jan 17 (0)
  - I'll wait and see if she answers any of the legitimate questions asked when she posted on the general board. She hadn't by the time the board flipped. That would help me gauge her legitimacy. nt - Laurie4b 5:06 Jan 17 (0)
- No, I don't think so, and I think her perspective is legitimate. nm - Stacy in NJ 19:52 Jan 16 (0)

Important news for special-needs homeschoolers in New York State. (m) - Contrarian Librarian 12:07 Jan 16 (2)

My link didn't post. (m) - Contrarian Librarian 12:09 Jan 16 (1)
- Okay, feeling REALLY incompetent now ... - Contrarian Librarian 12:10 Jan 16 (0)

My Aspergers daughter is doing my head in........... ;-) - Michele In New Zealand 11:38 Jan 16 (3)

The short answer is 'yes' - Chadam 16:08 Jan 16 (2)
- Thank you! - Michele in New Zealand 16:43 Jan 16 (1)
  - Swimming - Chadam 16:54 Jan 16 (0)

We are having a rough week. - Rhonda in TX 11:01 Jan 16 (3)

We start a new schedule in a couple of weeks - Chadam 16:40 Jan 16 (0)
Have you tried the card system with your son? - Claire 11:04 Jan 16 (1)
- That's an interesting idea. - Rhonda in TX 11:06 Jan 16 (0)

Questions about my 7yo ds - MicheleB 17:58 Jan 15 (6)

That sounds very much like my ds7... - Part-Time Homeschooler 6:25 Jan 16 (0)
This sounds a lot like a neighbor boy of ours. - Claire 18:14 Jan 15 (4)
- How would I ask for an OT evaluation? Not sure what I would...m - MicheleB 21:12 Jan 15 (3)
  - Ask around in case someone knows a good OT. If you can't find a specific recommendation, - Claire 8:10 Jan 16 (2)
    - Thanks Claire and all....m - MicheleB 8:21 Jan 16 (0)
    - Sorry for the typo. I meant to say that - Claire 8:12 Jan 16 (0)

Special Diets (Feingold; Gluten and Casein-free; Etc.) - MicheleB 17:50 Jan 15 (4)

GFCF has helped here... - Anita in Ohio 4:05 Jan 17 (0)
Re: Special Diets (Feingold; Gluten and Casein-free; Etc.) - LisaL 12:51 Jan 16 (0)
Diets can be helpful... - Jen in WI 9:59 Jan 16 (0)
Re: Special Diets (Feingold; Gluten and Casein-free; Etc.) - Pam in N.FL. 6:51 Jan 16 (0)

teaching the alphabet and counting - Jo 15:15 Jan 15 (6)

How consistently have you been working on the alphabet and numbers with him? nm - Stacy in NJ 17:39 Jan 15 (0)
Re: teaching the alphabet and counting - Laurie4b 17:36 Jan 15 (4)
- Re: teaching the alphabet and counting - Jo 14:43 Jan 16 (3)
  - I have a book recommendation for you. m - Stacy in NJ 15:31 Jan 16 (2)
    - Here's a link to the book. link - Stacy in NJ 15:44 Jan 16 (1)
      - Trying again. - Stacy in NJ 15:47 Jan 16 (0)

teaching the alphabet and counting - Jo 15:12 Jan 15 (0)

Laurie4b about IEW - ALexandra 14:26 Jan 15 (1)

Re: Laurie4b about IEW - Laurie4b 15:15 Jan 15 (0)

I need heavy work ideas we can do indoors - Chadam 14:26 Jan 14 (5)

OTher ideas - Laurie4b 5:38 Jan 15 (2)
- How to make your own zoom ball - lovemykids 10:18 Jan 15 (1)
  - Cool. nt - Laurie4b 8:02 Jan 16 (0)
Ideas we use - Tara from Florida 20:41 Jan 14 (0)
My latest idea... - Julianne in VA 20:30 Jan 14 (0)

Bear Necessities - Jessica 12:25 Jan 14 (4)

I would do I See Sam 1 and 2 THEN Bear Necessities - Ottakee 7:42 Jan 15 (3)
- Re: I would do I See Sam 1 and 2 THEN Bear Necessities - Jessica 10:35 Jan 15 (2)
  - You can email Hilsie - Ottakee 11:40 Jan 15 (1)
    - Re: You can email Hilsie - Jessica 15:00 Jan 15 (0)

Writing program suggestion needed for dyslexic (almost)13 yob. He gets totally overwhelmed and frustrated. We need a gentle but effective program. Is Writeshop any good? thx nt - Alexandra 12:15 Jan 14 (10)

I am using Lightning Literature with my 12yo dyslexic and it is working better than anything I've tried so far... - amber in GA 18:51 Jan 17 (0)
I'm using Sentence Composing .... - Kathy in MD 18:32 Jan 14 (0)
I have the same question and answered on the curric board... I'm deciding between IEW, WriteShop, and Jump In! - Michelle T 14:30 Jan 14 (2)
- Key words - Laurie4b 18:22 Jan 14 (1)
  - Ah, good to know! I was worried that it would be a problem if I went with IEW. nt - Michelle T 19:58 Jan 14 (0)
We tried both WriteShop and IEW here. To be perfectly truthful, - Claire 13:09 Jan 14 (1)
- I should add about IEW that, after I started, I found some online lessons for it - Claire 9:44 Jan 15 (0)
Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) is working here. - Laurie4b 12:47 Jan 14 (2)
- Do you use SWI? tx nt - Alexandra 13:31 Jan 14 (1)
  - We're just doing the basic stuff right now. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style. nt - Laurie4b 18:17 Jan 14 (0)

Does anyone else have a child who smells things alot? - Deb on LI 8:16 Jan 14 (13)

Some suggestions - Laurie4b 18:28 Jan 14 (5)
- Can I ask a question?... - Nan in Mass 12:47 Jan 15 (4)
  - It's sensory integration issues - Laurie4b 15:25 Jan 15 (3)
    - So some of that rings a bell... - Nan in Mass 17:32 Jan 15 (2)
      - Well, if he's coping - Laurie4b 18:54 Jan 15 (1)
        
        Re: Well, if he's coping - Nan in Mass 8:30 Jan 16 (0)
LOL, my DS has outgrown this to a certain extent, but does still sniff any new food... - Michelle T 14:27 Jan 14 (0)
Not sure this will help, but here is a link to an article about a child - Claire 11:15 Jan 14 (0)
This is probably will not earn me the mother of the year award but (m) - EKS 10:03 Jan 14 (4)
- I thought I would get boo's for calling this behavior wierd... - Deb on 15:04 Jan 14 (3)
  - I have a smeller too...(m) - Nita 21:05 Jan 14 (0)
  - What I have done (m) - EKS 17:34 Jan 14 (1)
    - I appreciate this tell-it-like-it-is advice. Thanks. nt, - CactusPair 19:32 Jan 14 (0)

Moms of extra-sensitive, anxious dc, how do you teach history? - CactusPair 17:59 Jan 12 (4)

Mine are just sensitive, but I tell even my 17yo to skim anything he doesn't think he can live with in his head... - Nan in Mass 12:57 Jan 15 (0)
He is only 8yo. Skip the wars and concentrate on discoveries and science and exploration. - Chadam 20:32 Jan 12 (0)
I agree with Laurie... my dd (now 14) has a gen. anxiety disorder..m - MicheleB 19:59 Jan 12 (0)
I don't have a child like that, but history is not mostly about wars. It's about changes, developments, inventions, etc. I think you could safely skip wars for now or be very general about them, and lose absolutely nothing in his education. Wait until he's able to handle the info. nt - Laurie4b 18:53 Jan 12 (0)

Spelling trouble - amy McIntyre 12:47 Jan 12 (10)

Re: Spelling trouble - Holly S/NC 12:33 Jan 13 (0)
A different take on this - Tara from Florida 20:31 Jan 12 (2)
- Re: A different take on this - amy 10:32 Jan 13 (1)
  - Re: A different take on this - Tara from Florida 19:51 Jan 13 (0)
For what its worth.. - JennW in SoCal 17:13 Jan 12 (0)
For a 2nd grader, I think you are expecting way too much. - Claire 12:52 Jan 12 (4)
- Re: For a 2nd grader, I think you are expecting way too much. - amy McIntyre 14:21 Jan 12 (3)
  - Some 2nd graders can spell those words, but - Claire 15:30 Jan 12 (2)
    - Re: Some 2nd graders can spell those words, but - amy 15:45 Jan 12 (1)
      - I found that the following visualization skills exercise was helpful..... - Claire 18:52 Jan 12 (0)

What curriculum do you use for your ADHD child? (m) - Nita 11:34 Jan 12 (6)

In addition to curriculum look at approaches - Tara from Florida 23:13 Jan 12 (3)
- Actually no, we are not implementing these approaches...(m) - Nita 20:48 Jan 14 (2)
  - How to find a PACE trainer - Tara from Florida 6:24 Jan 15 (1)
    - Forgot to ask.... - Tara from Florida 6:30 Jan 15 (0)
What I did - JennW in SoCal 18:02 Jan 12 (0)
ACE is working here - Ottakee 11:37 Jan 12 (0)

Hi ya'll! Grammar/writing question about my ds....m - Pensguys 18:38 Jan 11 (22)

Another recommendation for grammar and composition - Tara from Florida 22:39 Jan 12 (1)
- Thanks for your input. :) nt - Pensguys 14:05 Jan 13 (0)
I want to clarify....I'm thinking of next year's plans....are ya'll recommending this for him for 3rd grade? nt - Pensguys 18:23 Jan 12 (2)
- It's a yes from me (3rd grade). nt - Claire 18:55 Jan 12 (1)
  - Thanks! nt - Pensguys 19:14 Jan 12 (0)
What we did (m) - EKS 8:58 Jan 12 (1)
- Thanks....your answer...m - Pensguys 11:09 Jan 12 (0)
I would recommend starting a level of Shurley Grammar. - Claire 21:00 Jan 11 (12)
- What will I need to use this (Shurley)? m - Pensguys 16:11 Jan 12 (2)
  - Yes. For Shurley, you need just the TM and a student workbook. - Claire 16:35 Jan 12 (1)
    - Thanks....I'm using with JAG with my older ds and it is working well...I didn't know if the repetition of it would work for my younger. nt - Pensguys 18:13 Jan 12 (0)
- Thank you, Claire....m - Pensguys 11:31 Jan 12 (7)
  - From our experience, I would say it's fine to wait on spelling until - Claire 11:53 Jan 12 (3)
    - Can you give me some examples...... - Pensguys 16:05 Jan 12 (2)
      - You can look on the backs of readers to get an idea of reading level. - Claire 16:42 Jan 12 (1)
        
        Thanks. nt - Pensguys 18:14 Jan 12 (0)
  - Where do I find the Sentence Composing book? nt - Pensguys 11:33 Jan 12 (2)
    - I got mine from Amazon nt - Kathy in MD 15:28 Jan 12 (1)
      - Thanks, Kathy. nt - Pensguys 16:09 Jan 12 (0)
- Shurley worked for us too. nt - Pam H 8:18 Jan 12 (0)
Does he do a handwriting program? m - Stacy in NJ 20:30 Jan 11 (1)
- Yes, we were doing HWT, and he....m - Pensguys 10:57 Jan 12 (0)

My 8 year old is almost done with Alphaphonics... - Kelli in TN 8:12 Jan 11 (4)

Super-duper happy for you both!!! nt. - CatusPair 11:38 Jan 12 (0)
Congratulations! (nt) - Claire 21:01 Jan 11 (0)
Congratulations! I can absolutely relate. nt - chiguirre 17:43 Jan 11 (0)
That's great! nt - Kathy in MD 9:40 Jan 11 (0)

Eye-tracking/Reading Question - MicheleB 15:52 Jan 10 (7)

It sounds like a tracking problem to me. - Claire 18:17 Jan 10 (6)
- I'm only just learning about DOs. Aren't they somewhat controversial...m - MicheleB 18:44 Jan 10 (4)
  - As Claire stated..... - Kathy in MD 9:39 Jan 11 (1)
    - This is what my DO said also when I asked her about it. nt - Pensguys 18:31 Jan 11 (0)
  - The controversy has come from a variety of sources. - Claire 21:28 Jan 10 (1)
    - I should add also that vision therapy has come a long way in 20 years. - Claire 21:35 Jan 10 (0)
- Here's a direct link to the page that describes tracking problems. - Claire 18:21 Jan 10 (0)

Niffercoo....enjoyed your blog... - Holly IN 12:16 Jan 10 (1)

A few answers - Niffercoo 13:56 Jan 10 (0)

ABA any suggestions for getting it? - TaraHen 6:43 Jan 10 (7)

What we've done for ABA... - chiguirre 18:32 Jan 11 (1)
- Thanks for the info. - TaraHen 5:41 Jan 13 (0)
Before you commit to ABA - Pam in N.FL. 7:40 Jan 10 (4)
- Thanks-- we're just getting into RDI! - TaraHen 8:23 Jan 10 (3)
  - You may have difficulty doing both. - Pam in N.FL. 10:14 Jan 10 (2)
    - Thanks for explaining this. - TaraHen 15:20 Jan 10 (1)
      - No problem. (m) - Pam in N.FL. 19:10 Jan 10 (0)

Is mixed dominancea problem?? - Jennifer in IL 19:51 Jan 9 (2)

My 14yo dd is a "leftie" for writing but uses her right hand for a lot of other things...m - MicheleB 5:57 Jan 10 (0)
My mother was the opposite. Always did sports left-handed and writes right handed. (She was made to as a child.) No problems for her at all. nt - Laurie4b 19:54 Jan 9 (0)

Stacy in NJ, did you get my e-mail? - LisaL 17:17 Jan 9 (3)

No. I'll check my spam. I'm on a sorta new laptop and just getting used to it. Let me get back to you. nm - Stacy in NJ 18:35 Jan 9 (2)
- I found it. Let me know if you do/don't receive my reply. :-) nm - Stacy in NJ 18:46 Jan 9 (1)
  - I got it! I e-mailed you back. Thanks! nt - LisaL 16:13 Jan 11 (0)

What are some options for Grammar for my dyslexic 13 year old? - KPM 15:12 Jan 9 (4)

I really liked Hake Grammar for my dd, - Claire 19:20 Jan 9 (1)
- My dyslexic son is also doing well with Hake (nt) - EKS 12:09 Jan 10 (0)
Have you looked at Analytic Grammar?...... - Kathy in MD 18:54 Jan 9 (0)
I would really concentrate more on the writing and less on the grammar. m - Stacy in NJ 15:27 Jan 9 (0)

Kay in Cal can you email me? - Betty 7:06 Jan 9 (0)

How do you locate someone to do a private speech evaluation & therapy? (M) - one l michele 5:21 Jan 9 (4)

Our ped. refered us to ours. nt - Kelli in TN 8:05 Jan 11 (0)
Private schools often have a list of therapists they recommend for their students. And if you like your current therapist, ask if she'll take private patients. nt - Kathy in MD 10:53 Jan 9 (0)
I looked in the yellow pages first, but ultimately it was talking to neighbors - Claire 9:55 Jan 9 (0)
Local teaching hospital was able to point up i the right direction - Chadam 9:38 Jan 9 (0)

Yippee...we went to the Dr. today and he has an OT that specializes in SPD! Finally, we can maybe get some help for my little man!! I just wanted to share my excitement!nt - stephanie 19:23 Jan 8 (1)

That's great!!! I'm glad for you. I also just found one in our small, little town as well! It's a relief, isn't it? =) - MicheleB 21:43 Jan 8 (0)

Niffercoo, can you email me? - QuietwatersMommy 9:37 Jan 8 (1)

Just sent it! nt - Niffercoo 10:36 Jan 8 (0)

For articulation issues - what would be the best phonics program or any other suggestions? (M) - one l michele 5:32 Jan 8 (2)

Take a look at the Lindamood Bell Lips program - LisaL 10:29 Jan 8 (1)
- For example, - LisaL 10:32 Jan 8 (0)

Speech Therapy Question - Mogster 5:06 Jan 8 (1)

Re: Speech Therapy Question - Virginia 7:41 Jan 8 (0)

We got our dxs (for both kids) today. - TaraHen 19:15 Jan 7 (7)

Thanks everyone! - TaraHen 6:42 Jan 9 (0)
Same at our house... - Jen in WI 8:33 Jan 8 (0)
I understand where you are at.... - QuietwatersMommy 8:01 Jan 8 (0)
We have those same diagnoses in our family (m) - Niffercoo 6:52 Jan 8 (1)
- we know that our middle son is somewhere on the spectrum but no diagnoses as we are not seeking it. He is not affected as bad as alot of them are. We are working through the issues though. nt - Holly IN 12:18 Jan 10 (0)
So sorry . A hopeful story or two - Laurie4b 4:51 Jan 8 (0)
(((Tara))) I'm so sorry. Praying for you. nt - momof7 3:09 Jan 8 (0)

Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons Question - MicheleB 19:06 Jan 7 (5)

I've used 100 EZ Lessons successfully 4 x - Pam H 20:20 Jan 7 (0)
Passing on what a friend had to say - Tara from Florida 19:59 Jan 7 (3)
- Thanks Tara and Pam... I guess we'll keep at it for now until we stall, but hopefully we won't! =) - MicheleB 21:45 Jan 8 (2)
  - Hope you get great results - Tara from Florida 6:37 Jan 9 (1)
    - Thanks Tara... I appreciated your input!...nm - MicheleB 19:46 Jan 9 (0)

Extra-curricular Activities - MicheleB 19:50 Jan 6 (8)

My husband has been an Assistant Scoutmaster for six years... - Rebecca in VA 4:35 Jan 7 (0)
You might need to go above the leader - Chadam 0:10 Jan 7 (0)
I didn't have my ds start extra activities until the worst of his sensory problems were remediated..... - Kathy in MD 20:41 Jan 6 (5)
- Jumping in here ... What is Laurie's overteaching method? nt - LisaL 0:12 Jan 7 (2)
  - It's her spelling method, where a student needs to .... - Kathy in MD 4:32 Jan 7 (1)
    - Thanks! Just curious. nt - LisaL 5:19 Jan 7 (0)
- Your ds would be in good company with mine as far as the shorts... - MicheleB 21:02 Jan 6 (1)
  - I wouldn't force my ds into such a rigid organization. The leader may accept him, but will manage to make him feel uncomfortable in many ways..... - Kathy in MD 4:29 Jan 7 (0)

What does this sound like? - QuietwatersMommy 15:26 Jan 6 (7)

This post has been kicking around in my head ever since I read it. (m) - Contrarian Librarian 16:53 Jan 7 (1)
- Re: This post has been kicking around in my head ever since I read it. (m) - QuietwatersMommy 8:04 Jan 8 (0)
Sounds like my son (m) - EKS 15:48 Jan 6 (0)
Have you checked out nonverbal learning disability? - Claire 15:43 Jan 6 (3)
- A caveat - Laurie4b 4:59 Jan 8 (2)
  - I'm glad you said that (m) - Donna 23:29 Jan 11 (0)
  - Thanks for the warning! nt - QuietwatersMommy 8:05 Jan 8 (0)

How long would you expect a practice in Sentence Composing (middle school) to take? Thanks! (nt) - EKS 13:05 Jan 6 (1)

The elementary program typically takes my ds 20 minutes or less. We haven't done middle school. nt - Kathy in MD 19:58 Jan 6 (0)

Speech therapist in Shanghai, PRC - Heidiinshanghai 20:21 Jan 5 (0)

?? About Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome ?? - Nita 17:33 Jan 5 (2)

Irlen Syndrome - Tara from Florida 19:21 Jan 5 (0)
This sounds more like visual efficiency problems than just SSS. - Claire 19:13 Jan 5 (0)

Does anyone have an Aspergers teenage daughter? - amy g. 13:26 Jan 5 (5)

I'm also just starting the book Niffercoo recommended... - Laurie in SEA 21:28 Jan 6 (0)
Have you read Aspergers and Girls by Tony Attwood? - Niffercoo 18:10 Jan 6 (2)
- Just to add - I have this book (m) - Nancy in MA 17:14 Jan 7 (1)
  - ditto too....about half were very helpful so it is about 50/50 for me.... - Holly IN 12:20 Jan 10 (0)
I wish I had answers for you - Chadam 17:02 Jan 6 (0)

Where to start? - Betty 12:47 Jan 5 (11)

Ooops, depending on the severity of your dss' handwriting you might want to delay starting Sentence Composing until your dss'..... - Kathy in MD 4:41 Jan 7 (0)
Thank you all (m) - Betty 14:32 Jan 6 (0)
My recommendations....... - Claire 11:36 Jan 6 (0)
I've had great success with Sentence Composing for Elementary School.... - Kathy in MD 9:31 Jan 6 (0)
Take a look at the SRA direct instruction programs. - LisaL 5:50 Jan 6 (2)
- Lisa, can you please email me? m - Stacy in NJ 7:05 Jan 6 (1)
  - Sure! - LisaL 18:08 Jan 6 (0)
Handwriting without Tears is wonderful here! Other thoughts... - Anita in Ohio 4:38 Jan 6 (0)
When your ds is ready for this (m) - Contrarian Librarian 0:08 Jan 6 (0)
Some places to start - Laurie4b 13:28 Jan 5 (0)
To start - Chadam 13:25 Jan 5 (0)

Ordering a teacher's guide for REWARDs - Laurie4b 13:35 Jan 4 (1)

Thanks Laurie, I'm thinking about ordering it to help with science terminology/reading. nt - Kathy in MD 13:58 Jan 4 (0)

We might be putting 6yo dd into ps - Chadam (aka Christina in OR) 9:26 Jan 4 (12)

Dh said no way are we putting her in ps until the Fall - Chadam 0:27 Jan 7 (5)
- Have you seen the psychiatrist yet and what about respite? - Otttakee 2:51 Jan 7 (4)
  - I am not sure her issues are severe enough to qualify for respite care - Chadam 7:56 Jan 7 (3)
    - I emailed about the respite care - Chadam 9:32 Jan 7 (2)
      - Are you on any local email loops for special needs? I ask because (m) - Niffercoo 13:00 Jan 7 (1)
        
        What a neat thing - Chadam 15:33 Jan 7 (0)
It's hard to let go of dreams. ...... - Kathy in MD 13:55 Jan 4 (2)
- I think you nailed it - Chadam (aka Christina in OR) 22:39 Jan 4 (1)
  - I started homeschooling my 13 yo ds full time for the first time last January..... - Kathy in MD 5:19 Jan 5 (0)
Our dd is using HWT.... - Kelly in VA 13:34 Jan 4 (1)
- Also wanted to add about the socialization worries... - Kelly in VA 13:38 Jan 4 (0)
A lot of school OTs use HWT for children with small motor problems. - Claire 9:42 Jan 4 (0)

Anyone use a IEP planning manual that is made for homeschool use? I have been searching for one but have only found manuals made for schools...m - amber in GA 6:08 Jan 4 (2)

Joyce Herzog has one (I think it might be called Luke's List or something like that) HTH. nt - samba 7:05 Jan 4 (1)
- thanks! this is exactly what I was looking for! nt - amber in GA 14:26 Jan 4 (0)

We believe our son has Sensory Processing Disorder..Anyone familiar with this?... - Pat in MI 4:39 Jan 4 (5)

Thank you, I will start looking for a good OT . (nt) - Pat in MI 4:21 Jan 8 (0)
Make sure your OT is certified or at least very experienced and trained in SID..... - Kathy in MD 14:06 Jan 4 (0)
I would start by finding a good occupational therapy clinic. - Claire 8:23 Jan 4 (1)
- * decide, not decode ! (sigh) nt - Claire 8:24 Jan 4 (0)
A few suggestions... - TaraHen 7:17 Jan 4 (0)

Update - we decided to go ahead with the services provided by the local district. (M) - one l michele 12:34 Jan 3 (0)

Looking for diet/supplement suggestions for ADHD and/or Bi-polar disorder... - Kay in Cal 11:59 Jan 3 (13)

We are seeing a pediatric psychiatrist... - Kay in Cal 14:35 Jan 5 (2)
- PLEASE don't go with Strattera right now? - Ottakee 13:04 Jan 6 (0)
- Have you read the "Bipolar Child" ? - momof7 14:52 Jan 5 (0)
Try This Link and there are books also - e. in nc 14:22 Jan 5 (0)
Hi Kay, I just wanted to point you to my reply right below your post to Dorian...thought it would be helpful for you also. HTH in the search for answers!! nt - momto3 22:17 Jan 4 (1)
- actually it is the post below yours that was made by Doran :) - momto3 22:19 Jan 4 (0)
After reading Betty's post, it has me wondering what distinctions you are making between ADHD adn bipolar. - momof7 13:10 Jan 4 (0)
In addition to working with a psychiatrist.. - Betty 9:08 Jan 4 (0)
I really would find a pediatric psychiatrist - Ottakee 15:27 Jan 3 (2)
- I agree (m) - EKS 18:53 Jan 3 (0)
- I agree with Ottakee. I would not try to self-treat bipolar. - momof7 18:36 Jan 3 (0)
The Feingold Program has worked well for us... - Teri TX (Teri UT) 15:12 Jan 3 (0)
Have you spoken with your pediatrican, first? nm - Stacy in NJ 12:28 Jan 3 (0)

Are reading delays/dyslexia at all related to diet? (m) - Doran 9:27 Jan 3 (15)

None (nt) - six meadows 3:57 Jan 8 (0)
posting again:) go to autism one and watch these free online videos to see how diet can definitely be linked to autism, reading disorders, bipolar, ADD, etc. link inside HTH! - momto3 22:14 Jan 4 (3)
- As a mom who tried diet/supplements and thought I saw improvement (but it was more my expectation than real b/c within weeks things were explosive again) - momof7 4:29 Jan 6 (2)
  - I don't think it's "all in the diet" by any stretch but - Pam in N.FL. 8:12 Jan 7 (0)
  - Nice article--more inside - Ottakee 2:58 Jan 7 (0)
For years, I did not want to believe that diet changes could make an impact on my child's behavior... - Anita in Ohio 8:25 Jan 4 (3)
- for my ds, it's math - Pam in N.FL. 17:26 Jan 4 (0)
- Thanks for the input, Anita. She JUST turned 11. (sm) - Doran 15:40 Jan 4 (1)
  - Impulsivity often is caused by food sensitivities..... - Kathy in MD 5:24 Jan 5 (0)
My $.02 - lovemykids 13:04 Jan 3 (2)
- Would you offer a little more info., please? (m) - Doran 17:59 Jan 3 (1)
  - Sure - lovemykids 10:06 Jan 5 (0)
Doubtful. If only it were so easy. m - Stacy in NJ 12:27 Jan 3 (0)
ADD can affect learning - Ottakee 10:12 Jan 3 (0)
Sugar is not even reliably connected to ADHD let alone reading problems. Sorry for the bad social interaction. nt - Laurie4b 10:06 Jan 3 (0)

What is the therapeutic dose of OmegaBrites for ADHD? - Jennefer@SSA 19:01 Jan 2 (2)

About 2/3 tsp. - Ottakee 6:40 Jan 3 (1)
- Thanks so much Ottakee! nt - Jennefer @SSA 15:32 Jan 3 (0)

How do you handle Aspergers behaviors as far as not sharing.....m - MicheleB 8:03 Jan 2 (2)

Use the clues - Jen in WI 10:27 Jan 2 (0)
Dd hasn't been dx ASD but has similar control issues - Chadam (aka Christina in OR) 8:38 Jan 2 (0)

Barton reading system... anyone have experience using it? - six meadows 3:43 Jan 2 (12)

Same here.... - Ga Jeannie 16:46 Jan 14 (0)
Concerning testing, be aware that - Claire 9:45 Jan 4 (0)
All of you that replied,,, thank you very much. - six meadows 4:27 Jan 4 (0)
I would "do the next thing" and do fluency readings and overteaching method for spelling - Laurie4b 10:15 Jan 3 (0)
A few questions and...... - Claire 6:12 Jan 2 (7)
- ok... - six meadows 8:37 Jan 2 (6)
  - My dd was 13yo before she learned to spell "was"! - Claire 10:16 Jan 2 (5)
    - I am finding this a bit confusing... - six meadows 13:48 Jan 3 (2)
      - There are certainly language processing aspects to dyslexia, but - Claire 16:26 Jan 3 (0)
      - Dyslexia - Tara from Florida 14:23 Jan 3 (0)
    - Claire did you do Master the Code at the same time as PACE? - Tara from Florida 14:50 Jan 2 (1)
      - MTC had just launched when we finished PACE, - Claire 19:52 Jan 3 (0)

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