With school just around the corner, I’m anxious to find out how my SPD kiddo will do in his new class. Will he be able to manage the “expectations” placed on him by his teacher or will she be willing to work with what he needs as well.
Disobedience or Disability?–An Essay on Sensory Processing Disorder
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08/20/2012 at 11:24 am
And not all are always present
08/20/2012 at 5:37 pm
Me too! My daughter is five, and is in my Pre-K class. I know as a teacher how challenging her behaviors can be. Even being her mom, I have a hard time telling when she is being affected by her SPD or when she is simply being a bit of a brat. I’m terrified for the next few days when she starts kindergarten.
How are you all coping/have you coped?
08/20/2012 at 6:13 pm
We are having a lot of talks about what to expect for Kindergarten. School hasn’t started yet. But I’m already seeing anxious behavior from my son — more aggressive and needing to be in control of situations. Keeping my fingers crossed!
02/22/2013 at 1:10 pm
i could just cry. i am exhasted as a parent with the uphill battle for my childrens needs to be understood and met.
02/27/2013 at 9:04 pm
It is a tough road but one that is worthwhile for your kids. Some days I feel like I’m on top of everything and other days I wonder how on earth I’m going to help him out. If you’d like to connect with other parents, please join our discussion group on Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/groups/voicesofspd
03/01/2013 at 9:30 pm
Thank you for your response. I do not have a facebook account but thank you for the invite.
03/01/2013 at 10:23 pm
Absolutely. Keep in touch through the blog. And just know you’re not alone.