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Hearing I Heard A Rumor -- Bananarama
Lexi
This subject has weighed on my mind off and on for the past few years. My daughter, Alexis, has had a problem in school since kindergarten. She's a good kid, but she just has trouble in almost everything pertaining to her education. I have met with her teachers over the years, and finally today at a conference, her 2nd grade teacher, a specialist, the principal of the school and I came to some sort of conclusion--she's immature for the grade she's in. That's about it. I mean, her IQ is average, but her ability to do what's expected of her sucks. So, in a nutshell, she's going to be held back this year. Hopefully, that'll do the trick. Yeah. Put an end to the frustration. I don't know.
They also suggested she get tested for ADD. Something else I've been thinking about for about 3 years. Dad's doesn't want to believe it, but it's finally starting to sink in that something, just something, might be wrong. Who knows, maybe she acts the way she does because she gets babied by her grandmother, and doesn't get enough attention from the one who she needs it from most....me. I try. Really. Usually I work nights, and I'm not at home with her, since she gets out of school at 2:35 and I have to be at work at 3:00. When I am home, I'm on the computer or doing something else. I try to play with her, but it's not easy. As I've said in a previous entry, when I try to play with her, it's like a wall can follow directions better. I've explained time and time again the rules to Chutes & Ladders, but she still goes the wrong way, as if I didn't show her how to go at all. Then, when I tell her I'm not playing anymore, she starts yelling at me. I get frustrated...and I walk away.
I'm at my wit's end with this, but I have to stick with it. Sometimes I try to imagine what's going on in her head, and I get a headache. But like I said, I have to stick with her....I'm her mom. I feel a little better now, knowing I have somewhere to tell the tales of my feelings.
til next time... =)
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My daughter is an October baby and I owe BIG thanks to her pre-school teacher for practically forcing me to send her to young 5/pre-K instead of straight to kindergarten. She's smart for her age, but I feel so much more confortable knowing that I have given her that edge up in the age department. I think you'll be glad that you made the decision to keep her back, although I know it's something you'll second guess yourself on a lot. Good luck! -Kelly
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Your daughter sounds a lot like my son. You may want to have her evaluated for Asperger's syndrome. I hadn't even heard of Asperger's two years ago. We had him evaluated for learning disabilities at school, just to cover all the bases, and the psychologist picked up on it. You can get info here. www.aspergerinfo.org
2/6/05 10:17 PM
Second... eeeeh to being held back. For weirdo reasons (California and Texas do NOT agree at school levels) I was held back when I was in kindergarten (obviously I need some spelling help still)... Well it was all fine and dandy being a little older then the other students while I was in elementary school. But then Middle and High school came along and I felt completely out of place. I am not only mature for my age, but being with students younger (and way less mature) was just harder. It might work for your daughter, but I always say loook at the long run.
Oooh and I love your journal (your children ARE CUTIES!!!) : )
Brandi
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