Well this time hope he's autistic enough

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Well this time hope he's autistic enough
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Mon, 01-08-2007 - 7:27pm

Just got a call from Special Olympics. Like everything else in our state the eligibility requirements are a pain in the tush. They are just undergoing some changes to include kids with autism who have average/above IQ's for situations just like ours where the kids are unsuccessful in mainstream activities. I guess under the current regs even some down syndrome players don't qualify. It is still a gray area and I am thinking he isn't going to qualify.

I meet with them on Wednesday, wish me luck.

The one thing I hate about AS/HFA. Too "disabled" to be "normal" and too "normal" to be "disabled". There really is no where they fit. They need supports but don't qualify.

Renee (one very frustrated mom)

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Mon, 01-08-2007 - 10:06pm
Renee that is so frustrating!!!!

 


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Registered: 09-09-2005
Tue, 01-09-2007 - 7:15am

Let us know how it goes.

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Registered: 04-11-2003
Tue, 01-09-2007 - 8:07am

Sending good luck vibes your way!

And I really feel your frustration. HUGS

Samantha

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