Dom

Dom

Friday, March 18, 2011

CPSE Meeting Results

Yesterday we went before our school districts CPSE board to determine what type of kindergarten class they feel is appropriate for Dom. If you dont know the process very well, when you child is in an integrated class they have to get tested first in speech, social, cognition, motor, etc., the board looks at the test scores and teacher recommendations and then they make their decision.

Well Dom scored very high for his cognition, 103, an average score is 85-115. He scored below average for pragmatics, social and motor, which we knew he would. So, after looking at all this, the board determined to put Dom in a typical regular kindergarten class for the fall. I was so shocked. This is what Tom and I dreamed about back in 2009 when Dom first got diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome and started his on-going therapy for the next 2 1/2 years; a normal class! Dom being in a typical class does scare me to death. Dom has been in an integrated class for the past 2 years with constant support and help from various teachers and now he is going into a class of 20 something students and 1 teacher. Will this 1 teacher be able to help him with his anxiety/apprehension/processing issues? Well only time will tell! He is also getting speech, ot and social services during the week, so i guess it could be worse!

I am so glad that September is a long 6 months away, i want my baby to stay a baby a little bit longer!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Life of a 4 yr old with A.S. and Kindergarten

Well here we are approaching our CPSE meeting to determine which type of Kindergarten class they are going to place Dom in. A committee gets to decide what THEY feel is better for my little D. They read his test reports, watched him in class and that is supposed to let them know where he should go. As we move from his class of 10 kids and 3-4 teachers he might go to either a class of 24 kids with 1 teacher or a class of 24 kids and 2-3 teachers. Seems easy right? Well, i will let you know on Thursday!

As I look back and see all the accomplishments D has made it really does amaze me. He can now tolerate kids in his space and actually talks to them and can do a back and forth conversation which he never did before. He is now reading, which is so bizarre! Can count to one hundred by 5's and 10's, can use the potty ( thank god) and takes piano and gymnastics! Looking at all these accomplishments really does make me happy but it also seems that he may even be ready for a "typical" class, but we will see.

Being in a typical class does scare me alot. Because of regression, regression, regression. Dom is a very sweet boy and can easily fall through the cracks on his "needs". He wont speak up or ask for help, so we will see if the school district will give him some extra help. We shall see!

Anyways.....will update you later!! Thanks for reading