PrincessAriel
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Sure I would! I love to sing and I used to do this with a group of families but that was a long time ago. I miss it!
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What are the approved websites that we can link to in this web community? Just wondering. Sounds like censorship to me. I think I will be the judge of what is bad for my mental health.
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We went through our SD last year when dd was in 6th grade. They actually did quite a bit of testing and observed her in the coop classes she was taking at the time, plus observed me teaching a lesson to her (let me come into the school to do that). I found them to be very cooperative and willing to work with home schooled kids all the while telling me that I as the parent could best decide how we wanted to take advantage of services. We are currently receiving services (math, reading, writing, social skills) although we are not sure we want her attending the junior high next year to receive further services. She has seen a lot there, some of it not what we would want her exposed to. But the teachers and principal (who knows her by name) have been very kind to her (she is still in the elementary school as we didn't want her to have to transition to junior high after only 4 months of services. She has a late birthday and they told us it was entirely our call as to where she should be placed by grade.)
I think if you have a cooperative district it is certainly worth a try.
(we have had her tested by a neuro psych 3 times prior to this testing)
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I really like the soy ones in small glass jars at Target. I am fairly sensitive and they don't really bother me. I love Heritage Pumpkin and Nordic Pine. I also like the ones from Aveda but cannot remember the scent right now. Aveda scents don't bother me either. They told me it was because they don't contain petroleum.
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I am homeschooling two academically (one socially as well) challenged children who also happen to be adopted. It can be done and I think there are probably a lot of us doing it.
For reading, one of my kids did really well with Funnix reading (after trying many programs). I bought my copy but it was free for a time online and I am not sure if it still is. The other went through several programs as well but if I were to do it over with him I would use All About Reading. All About Spelling really clicked with him but AAR wasn't published at that time. He also listened to a lot of books on CD as he really retains information best that way. For math we have used MUS but have found Teaching Textbooks to be a much better fit for both of them.
I would also do some reading about attachment/abandonment/trauma in adoption as I have finally found (after all these years!) that many of the things I am dealing with behavior wise, academically, socially, etc., make a lot more sense when those factors are taken into consideration. These kids are different than my bio kids and we need to parent them differently. If you need resources of where to look for information, feel free to send me a message.
Good luck to you! You can do it!
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simplyjune.org
That's where I watched all of them!
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I have adopted children and I think a good place to start would be by going to this website
tohavehope.com
We have had all the evals, therapies, etc., but I really think a major missing piece was understanding attachment issues and trauma in our kids. We never thought we had to consider those issues because our kids were really young when we got them. The things that worked with our bio kids do not work with our adopted kids. Reward systems, which we tried, were a huge failure. We later found out that these types of behavior systems do not work with many adopted kids. As the author of the website ( and book she wrote which is really informative) says a lot, parenting adopted kids is counter intuitive. I would really encourage you to take a look. I have learned so much in the past few months. I have found the webinars she offers to be a reasonable cost as well (I am not in any way associated with the site, etc).
I do not mean to imply that this will give you all the answers. You may still need evals, etc., but it may help fill in the greater picture for you.
Good luck!
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Yes, I have saved everything. Your child may want the information herself one day. I tend not to rely on my memory anymore :blush:.
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Looks great! Thanks for sharing. Just started grain free eating and your timing is perfect.
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I am sorry things are so hard for you and your son. I have a resistant child as well and I know how difficult that can be.
How do you react when he is having his tantrums? Something I am just learning about and trying to practice is called staying "neutral" with my kids. I read about it in a book about adoptive parenting but it could apply to birth kids just as well. It just means not reacting to the bad behavior, keeping your face, eyes, body language neutral. Sometimes how we react to it just increases the intensity of their behavior. (I tend to be one who over reacts, talks too much, asks too many questions. If I looked in the mirror in the heat of the moment I just might see the face my child sees!) It doesn't mean you excuse the bad behavior but instead of getting into a lot of talking with them, possibly using too many words, just keep it short. Don't ask why he has done such and such. Let him know his behavior is not alright with you.
Also, a play therapist once told me something in reference to a behavior one of my kids kept repeating that I didn't like. She told me he kept doing it because it worked. I felt kind of embarrassed but she was right. I know I may be totally off in understanding exactly what is going on in your life so if this isn't helpful just disregard it.
Good luck with your son in trying to find an answer. Perhaps a parent coach or child psychologist may have some better answers for you.
Edit to add:My resistant child is on the autism spectrum.
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As the mom of a young adult, who wasn't diagnosed until late teens, I would highly recommend some type of social skills class or perhaps even coaching. My ds did not learn those skills and although highly intelligent and capable in many ways, he really struggles and suffers from lack of or low social skills. I would say definitely go for it!
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Not sure why they are not admitting new members right now. I haven't been active on there recently but my experience over the years is that they seemed to recommend Barton quite often. In fact, a lot.
Two other groups are also yahoo groups:
HSDyslexicKids
dyslexiasupport2
My kids didn't have an official dyslexia diagnosis but I did find advice and support there in years past. And be aware that most groups seem to have their favorite products to recommend.
Good luck to you!
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Just starting to think about it. I have spent too many summers in the past agonizing over curriculum only to start the year in September totally exhausted. Summer is too short for that and I really needed a break this year!
You are not alone!
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Check out The Highly Sensitive Person website. They have a self test there, too.
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I think I remember hearing Dianne say to use the specific brands she recommends as she has researched them extensively and has found that these particular ones work best. We did attempt it last summer but with two children I just didn't keep up with it but would like to try it again at some point in time.
Good luck!
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I have the Simply Classical book, How to Teach Life Skills to Kids with Autism and Aspergers, and Smart But Scattered Teens. Not sure which one I will start first. Interesting how some of us chose the same books!
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Sorry if I am way off, but is your dd adopted by any chance? The lying and stealing jumped out at me as behaviors that children who are adopted or suffered trauma often exhibit. If so, Bryan Post has a free e-book online on how to stop lying. Just google it and it shouldn't be too hard to find it. Good luck to you. I have kids with similar challenges as you do so I can relate! They have the adoption issues thrown into the mix so it make it all really difficult to sort out.
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My dd took forever, about 8-9 months, to blend three letter words. ABeCeDarian Level A, helped some and then using Funnix, which is computer based and color coded in early levels, is what got her reading in the end. Also with Funnix, it took me out of the picture a bit as the "teacher" is a voice on the computer. I sat next to her and monitored her work and that really worked for us. We had both been pretty frustrated by that point so it worked well.
We had tried Barton but she hated it and cried trying to use it and I didn't really care for the training videos (put me to sleep:()
Good luck to you!
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My ds currently has an IQ of 72. It has ranged from 69 to where it is now for the past five years or so (tested about 4 times). The one thing that I could never understand is that although they emphasized to us that his IQ was not an accurate measure of his intelligence, they based most of their other findings on it. For example, they could not determine if he had dyslexia due to his score. He could not qualify for special ed at the ps due to his IQ. What do they do with kids who struggle? It almost seems like they are left to fail as they do not fit the definition of having an LD. He also has low working memory and slow processing speed.
He does read, now at probably about a 6th-7th grade level at age 14. He has good vocabulary and listening skills. They told us he would never go beyond a 3rd grade level in math and he is working on 6th grade now. He also has great social skills, can talk to anyone of any age and people really like him, compliment him on his manners, etc. Most people would never believe his IQ scores if they knew them as he comes across so well when interacting.
It sounds like you have a good understanding of your son and he is lucky to have you as a mom and advocate. Good luck to you! He sounds like a great kid!
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BS in Elementary Education
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It looks like I may be a little late in responding but I am wondering the same thing as we travel this summer. These are some things my nutritionist suggested (I am df as well) but I could use more ideas, too. We are reserving hotel rooms with fridges and microwaves and traveling with a cooler.
gf crackers
pouches of tuna
cans of sardines
beef sticks or beef jerky
powdered protein shake to mix with water (I use rice based as cannot do whey, egg, etc.)
Nuts
Fruit
protein bars
I know some people take boiled eggs or make them in the microwave but I can't do that any longer. I really miss cheese sticks, too.
How did it go for you and your dh?
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I haven't had any issues with it. Could it be the stevia? Maybe you react to it as though it was sugar? Some people have a problem with any sweetener, even natural ones.
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I would like to mention the requirement for kids to go on overnight retreats and such as they get older. I am not comfortable, for many reasons, having my kids participate in these and I am not able to attend with them for various other reasons. I think allowances should be made for this type of thing without making kids feel like they are out of the loop by not attending. I also do not like the way medication needs were handled a few years ago. My ds, who was not taking any meds at the time, said that it was announced to all that certain kids needed to report to the kitchen for their medication.....so much for privacy! I don't feel that my church has a good plan in place and I have many concerns for my kids in the next few years and how they will go about fulfilling requirements for sacrament preparation.
I need phonics controlled, basal reader suggestions...
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