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| Thu, 04-19-2007 - 11:32am |
what in the world do I ask for on Weston's transition to middle school IEP??? I'm sort of lost, but have his meeting in a couple of weeks. I may put a call into our local Autism Society and see what they recommend or maybe I'll get an advocate-- I just know middle school is going to be rough, 5th grade has been hard enough. He's already been recommended to take honors LA and Math. He tentatively chose general music, intro to spanish, and a computer class for his electives. They weren't recommending any resource time at all-- I think I'll have to fight that one, cause I doubt they'll give into him getting any kind of aide either.
My birthday is coming in May-- it's a rather mile-stone-ish one. I would like to have a party, such as my style of parties go... brats, cheese, (will order both from WI), hamburgers, potato salad, chips and salsa, a few beers or coolers, pop/sodas for the kids and frozen custard (too bad the closest Culver's is 3 states away), people hanging out and spilling out onto the deck and into the yard. (I'm thinking 8-10 families so 40 or so people?) What friends we have will bring their kids and all will be well EXCEPT for Weston. He's too social to just sit and veg in his room or not care that people are there, very very overstimulated when we have guests, very obssessive about other kids touching his stuff, gets upset about people breaking his unspoken rules, in this kind of situation gets very tactile defensive. Ideas? how can I have what I want(just once) and still keep him comfy and happy?
Betsy

Is there someone who could take your Weston somewhere that he would enjoy while you are partying? I'm sure you will want your friends and family at your party, but what about a trusted babysitter? Could they go to the park or the library or somewhere special for at least part of the party? And then maybe stay to help?
I know these would be difficult things for me to find but it is the best I can think of.
Good luck!! It sure sounds like you could use a little something for you.
Heather
First for middle school there is going to be alot more organization and such he will need to do. Can i think on that one for a bit? If you email some of his info through my profile and I take a look with some of the stuff I have and figure out what I would have recomended as a teacher or I may even be able to run some of the stuff by my DH and see what he thinks.
That doesn't sound like enough support for a transition year and it is better to go in heavy on support IMHO and have him be successful then pull back then to have him fail and struggle and try to beef it up after the fact.
As for the party, do you have grandparents or a trusted person nearby who is not coming to the party? If that is available see if you can plan a special date for him with someone. A couple times we had similar type stuff that Mike just could not handle, he goes to grandmas house and they have time for just the 2 of them. It works best. If you can find a situation like this for him it would be a great option. Has to be someone he is comfortable with and trusts though.
Renee