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summerisis - 1.8 hours ago
Sorry for the deluge of blogs. It's a shame that we can't "get it right" before the updates are sent to everyone.

Holly28 - Thursday, 12 November
Let me know how your meeting goes hun.

tto - Monday, 9 November
I don't think you should to do that. You don't want to create a us vs. them. You want to be on the same page for what is best for your son. If you alienate the school staff, you could have trouble for the next several years. Right now, it's just a disagreement- it can be solved, but you want to keep your feelings out of this. I know you are angry, rightfully so, but don't bring that in. Be professional as they will be- calm with open communication and be truly honest about your son's limitations and abilities. When you leave, both parties should still feel good- and able to respect each other. You'll have more cooperation through his schooling career. Good luck! Let me know how it goes.

juels101 - Monday, 9 November
I think that is awesome! I was thinking about it again yesterday, and if I had done that, the teacher would have turned around and said " Julie, no pushing. " and that would be the worst of it. I sure hope it's not because of his autism that she is trying to suspend him! That is just rediculous. I went to school, not with anyone autistic but seriously handicap, and a couple of them did some pretty bad stuff, even peeing on people and suspension wasnt the way they delt with it, even in highschool!!! Hope it all goes well, your such a good mummy to stick up for your guy!!!

xela - Monday, 9 November
I'd wait on contacting the local newspaper until the meeting is done- hopefully you get the results and outcome that is fair to your son. Please keep me updated as to what happens:), and good luck too!!

Holly28 - Sunday, 8 November
I think that if the meeting doesn't go well contacting the media is a great idea! It's terrible the way he is being treated. No kindergarten child should be suspended for pushing let alone a child who has his particular needs.

noliemom08 - Sunday, 8 November
Good luck with the school! Stay strong!

luvbeingamom - Sunday, 8 November
Your welcome. i hope it turns out well.

luvbeingamom - Sunday, 8 November
I think if you are gong to fight this to the top, the newspaper might be a great boost, but it can also bring the other side a lot of supporters too. This is a hard situation. On one hand, your son due to his situation was treated unfairly, however, a LOT of people (at least in my area) are pushing to have special needs children in regular classrooms, which will push the point of having the same consquences. I urge you to fight it and take it to the top, maybe you can get all the rules changed so that different ages have different rules (like it should be). Good Luck!

nuggetlovin - Sunday, 8 November
I'd say go to your meeting and see what they do.... if they still suspend him then you can go public. I hope they realize they are being foolish and figure something else out...they need to have different ways of doing things for children with special needs. Good luck to you.

Holly28 - Sunday, 8 November
I have been working with children on the spectrum for almost 8 years now and in my experience only one child has ever been suspended for his aggressive behaviors and this was because A)he was a teenager B) he was very aware of his behaviors and their consequences(and only because of years and years of therapy surrounding this) and C) this is actually a part of his behavior plan because missing school is a huge punisher for him! This would have NEVER happened with any of my other children. The aide is there to support him, obviously she was not doing her job well if she was too close to him. Being that she has a history with him she should have known better. No, acting aggressively is not an acceptable form of communication but suspension for a 5 year old who is on the spectrum is even less acceptable. FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!!!!!

RobinG - Sunday, 8 November
I wrote on your poll but wanted to add this ... If he pushed that hard my guess is he expressed his dislike to her being so close first and she didnt respond to his need for more space which set him off and that IMO means she is no less guilty and needs to know her limitations. It is her job to also listen and help him with his needs. I find it hard to believe (unless he is a very aggressive child) that he justpushed her that hard without first expressing his discomfort in her being so close. It is her job to also find ways to help him and choose her battles and know her boudaries. She may have been the route of the issue, not him, for not respecting his need for a bit more space. Respect is a two way street with everyone, including ASD children. I'd ask around to find out what really happened leading up to it to see what her part was in causing this. ((hugs))

summerisis - Saturday, 7 November
Sorry... I was trying something new... I wish it didn't send a darn message to everyone. Sorry. There's nothing to see. :(

4boys..1stgirlontheway - Tuesday, 3 November
38 week pics up...... dont no if its possible for me to stretch any more.

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