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Frustrated with School
- Thread starter Ratatosk
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The sub having a child with autism is probably hyper-aware of potential 'issues' in other children. This can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it will likely serve some children well- there are so many parents out there whose children HAVE issues that are constantly chalked up as 'behavioral' when they are tied into serious medical problems and getting the school system to acknowledge this often leaves these parents ready to bash their heads against the wall. On the other hand, though, kids are often just being... kids, and that is MOST OFTEN what is going on when there are problems and once parents know about it they can address it with their kids. The more experience she gains, the more discernment she'll develop there. But overall having that experience w/ a special needs child will serve her well as a teacher, I think.
I'm glad the OT will work with him re. pencil grip and handwriting. This will lay a good foundation for cursive, which usually comes along in 3rd grade- and strong writing skills/technique will be important to have in place to do well with that. Poor pencil grip will also lead to hand fatigue down the road and may make him resistant to writing for longer periods... not so much an issue in the earliest grades but writing assignments get longer the older they get, etc.
I'm glad the OT will work with him re. pencil grip and handwriting. This will lay a good foundation for cursive, which usually comes along in 3rd grade- and strong writing skills/technique will be important to have in place to do well with that. Poor pencil grip will also lead to hand fatigue down the road and may make him resistant to writing for longer periods... not so much an issue in the earliest grades but writing assignments get longer the older they get, etc.
The sub having a child with autism is probably hyper-aware of potential 'issues' in other children. This can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it will likely serve some children well- there are so many parents out there whose children HAVE issues that are constantly chalked up as 'behavioral' when they are tied into serious medical problems and getting the school system to acknowledge this often leaves these parents ready to bash their heads against the wall. On the other hand, though, kids are often just being... kids, and that is MOST OFTEN what is going on when there are problems and once parents know about it they can address it with their kids. The more experience she gains, the more discernment she'll develop there. But overall having that experience w/ a special needs child will serve her well as a teacher, I think.
I'm glad the OT will work with him re. pencil grip and handwriting. This will lay a good foundation for cursive, which usually comes along in 3rd grade- and strong writing skills/technique will be important to have in place to do well with that. Poor pencil grip will also lead to hand fatigue down the road and may make him resistant to writing for longer periods... not so much an issue in the earliest grades but writing assignments get longer the older they get, etc.
I'm glad the OT will work with him re. pencil grip and handwriting. This will lay a good foundation for cursive, which usually comes along in 3rd grade- and strong writing skills/technique will be important to have in place to do well with that. Poor pencil grip will also lead to hand fatigue down the road and may make him resistant to writing for longer periods... not so much an issue in the earliest grades but writing assignments get longer the older they get, etc.
The sub having a child with autism is probably hyper-aware of potential 'issues' in other children. This can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it will likely serve some children well- there are so many parents out there whose children HAVE issues that are constantly chalked up as 'behavioral' when they are tied into serious medical problems and getting the school system to acknowledge this often leaves these parents ready to bash their heads against the wall. On the other hand, though, kids are often just being... kids, and that is MOST OFTEN what is going on when there are problems and once parents know about it they can address it with their kids. The more experience she gains, the more discernment she'll develop there. But overall having that experience w/ a special needs child will serve her well as a teacher, I think.
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<br />I'm glad the OT will work with him re. pencil grip and handwriting. This will lay a good foundation for cursive, which usually comes along in 3rd grade- and strong writing skills/technique will be important to have in place to do well with that. Poor pencil grip will also lead to hand fatigue down the road and may make him resistant to writing for longer periods... not so much an issue in the earliest grades but writing assignments get longer the older they get, etc.
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<br />I'm glad the OT will work with him re. pencil grip and handwriting. This will lay a good foundation for cursive, which usually comes along in 3rd grade- and strong writing skills/technique will be important to have in place to do well with that. Poor pencil grip will also lead to hand fatigue down the road and may make him resistant to writing for longer periods... not so much an issue in the earliest grades but writing assignments get longer the older they get, etc.
That was the vibe I got from the sub as well. Heck, I tend to look for CF everywhere.
With one incident she described to me -- not listening and then he said he "was stuck" (to his desk) because he didn't want to go forward and turn in a behavior card -- was him trying to be funny or coming up with an excuse so as to not get into trouble. DH and I would call him on it and we have. He tends to "get stuck" on the ice during skating lessons when he doesn't want to do something.
The pencil grip issue is partly me being lazy as well. With all that spelling homework every night, after hovering over him and it taking FOREVER, I just handed him the instruction sheet, some paper and let him do it all himself while reminding him once in awhile that he needed to hold his pencil properly. I'm all for having him get assistance with his writing, etc. but am still cringing at the book he brought home from the reading teachers. "I am a cat. I have a hat..." Errrrgh!
With one incident she described to me -- not listening and then he said he "was stuck" (to his desk) because he didn't want to go forward and turn in a behavior card -- was him trying to be funny or coming up with an excuse so as to not get into trouble. DH and I would call him on it and we have. He tends to "get stuck" on the ice during skating lessons when he doesn't want to do something.
The pencil grip issue is partly me being lazy as well. With all that spelling homework every night, after hovering over him and it taking FOREVER, I just handed him the instruction sheet, some paper and let him do it all himself while reminding him once in awhile that he needed to hold his pencil properly. I'm all for having him get assistance with his writing, etc. but am still cringing at the book he brought home from the reading teachers. "I am a cat. I have a hat..." Errrrgh!
That was the vibe I got from the sub as well. Heck, I tend to look for CF everywhere.
With one incident she described to me -- not listening and then he said he "was stuck" (to his desk) because he didn't want to go forward and turn in a behavior card -- was him trying to be funny or coming up with an excuse so as to not get into trouble. DH and I would call him on it and we have. He tends to "get stuck" on the ice during skating lessons when he doesn't want to do something.
The pencil grip issue is partly me being lazy as well. With all that spelling homework every night, after hovering over him and it taking FOREVER, I just handed him the instruction sheet, some paper and let him do it all himself while reminding him once in awhile that he needed to hold his pencil properly. I'm all for having him get assistance with his writing, etc. but am still cringing at the book he brought home from the reading teachers. "I am a cat. I have a hat..." Errrrgh!
With one incident she described to me -- not listening and then he said he "was stuck" (to his desk) because he didn't want to go forward and turn in a behavior card -- was him trying to be funny or coming up with an excuse so as to not get into trouble. DH and I would call him on it and we have. He tends to "get stuck" on the ice during skating lessons when he doesn't want to do something.
The pencil grip issue is partly me being lazy as well. With all that spelling homework every night, after hovering over him and it taking FOREVER, I just handed him the instruction sheet, some paper and let him do it all himself while reminding him once in awhile that he needed to hold his pencil properly. I'm all for having him get assistance with his writing, etc. but am still cringing at the book he brought home from the reading teachers. "I am a cat. I have a hat..." Errrrgh!
That was the vibe I got from the sub as well. Heck, I tend to look for CF everywhere.
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<br />With one incident she described to me -- not listening and then he said he "was stuck" (to his desk) because he didn't want to go forward and turn in a behavior card -- was him trying to be funny or coming up with an excuse so as to not get into trouble. DH and I would call him on it and we have. He tends to "get stuck" on the ice during skating lessons when he doesn't want to do something.
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<br />The pencil grip issue is partly me being lazy as well. With all that spelling homework every night, after hovering over him and it taking FOREVER, I just handed him the instruction sheet, some paper and let him do it all himself while reminding him once in awhile that he needed to hold his pencil properly. I'm all for having him get assistance with his writing, etc. but am still cringing at the book he brought home from the reading teachers. "I am a cat. I have a hat..." Errrrgh!
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<br />With one incident she described to me -- not listening and then he said he "was stuck" (to his desk) because he didn't want to go forward and turn in a behavior card -- was him trying to be funny or coming up with an excuse so as to not get into trouble. DH and I would call him on it and we have. He tends to "get stuck" on the ice during skating lessons when he doesn't want to do something.
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<br />The pencil grip issue is partly me being lazy as well. With all that spelling homework every night, after hovering over him and it taking FOREVER, I just handed him the instruction sheet, some paper and let him do it all himself while reminding him once in awhile that he needed to hold his pencil properly. I'm all for having him get assistance with his writing, etc. but am still cringing at the book he brought home from the reading teachers. "I am a cat. I have a hat..." Errrrgh!