Hard days at school

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Hard days at school
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Wed, 03-29-2006 - 6:49pm

Well, Nathan's teacher actually informed me that Nathan had a difficult day today. She NEVER does this. I don't find out...til I bring him home. And he loses it!!!

He was introduced to a new writing assignment...which was difficult for him, but he did ok. And then he ate his lunch too slow today (he's been working on eating faster at school). But today he was a bit behind. So, he wasn't happy about that.

We've had a ton of crying fits since we've been home. The first one, as he was walking into the house!!! I had to sit in the rocking chair with him on my lap. He usually rocks by himself.....but it wasn't working this time. I had to do this a couple of times, and then we ended up on the couch. I just left him a couple of minutes ago.

It seems like everything Tyler says, makes Nathan start screaming!!! Dh is supposed to be home earlier today.....let's just hope so. I'm surprised I was able to write this without being interrupted!!

He still has homework to do. I just KNOW it's going to be FUN!!! He's been so wound up lately. Forgetting things, spacing off, having problems falling asleep at night (although he did go to sleep ok lastnight). And everything makes him scream and cry!!! Spring break is next week. I sure hope things go ok.

michelle

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Wed, 03-29-2006 - 6:56pm
((((((Michelle)))))) Is there anything else new going on at school to be throwing him off??

 


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Wed, 03-29-2006 - 8:23pm

Tina,

I've had troubles with the school's communication since day 1!! But they do a really good job with Nathan...so I'm trying not to be too picky about things. They know I'm watching them though...I think that's why she said something to me today. She wrote me note in his folder..and also stopped me outside to speak to me.

I really think it's just a combination of things going on. I can't really pinpoint anything specific that might be causing all these outburst!

michelle

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Wed, 03-29-2006 - 9:08pm

(((((hugs)))))

If you haven't done it already, I would just forget the homework for tonight. On a stressful day like that it just isn't going to help teach any good skills to fight through it. He will just be more stressed and so will you. It would be better for him and you to just have your homework be getting him in a better place tonight so he can take on the last 2 days before break.

Write the teacher a note about it and don't stress. In the grand scheme of things one nights homework is not that big of a deal.

Hope he is feeling better.

Renee

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Thu, 03-30-2006 - 7:36am

Michelle,

I hope Nathan has a better Thursday. It's so hard when they're inconsolable. Maybe when school is back in from break you could observe him in class to see what might be giving him cause for stress. Hang in there...Vicky

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Thu, 03-30-2006 - 9:02am

Michelle,

I so feel your pain! I often have days like that with Alex, and lately there have been lots of them. I'm not sure if this makes sense or not, but the autism specialist in our old school district used to always say that March/April were especially hard months for kids on the spectrum. I have no idea why this would be true, but I can always count on it being a difficult time with Alex. This year is no different so far.

I, too, had a rough day with him yesterday. He was Soooooo argumentative, with not only me, but with his teachers and resource aide at school. Everthing is a problem; even dinner last night was horrible (he didn't like what I made... oh, well). And dh ended up working late; just when I needed him the most! Grrrrr!!!

Hang in there!

Laurie

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Thu, 03-30-2006 - 9:21am

((((HUGS)))) Hang in there.....we are having a rough time this week as well. I thought he would be doing better this week because the weather has been nice and he has been having outside recess again.....maybe he is getting overstimulated during recess.....who knows.

I agree with Renee.....on days/nights like these....the homework can wait a day or two.

Hang in there,
Christie