tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965840000209320504.post4022844606199156111..comments2024-03-03T00:20:20.604-08:00Comments on RYLIE: Inclusion-Special Ed- So many thoughts........rylie's momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06245477380127502409noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965840000209320504.post-35504612040702303112008-03-15T18:56:00.000-07:002008-03-15T18:56:00.000-07:00This is a very interesting post. My daughter with...This is a very interesting post. My daughter with DS will be 5 this summer and the schools wants to do some evaluations befroe K next year. At this point we are pushing for her to be in a typical classroom. I think, and our experience has been it is always easier to pull back then to get more.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070741932179948236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965840000209320504.post-3612739626295828472008-03-14T16:03:00.000-07:002008-03-14T16:03:00.000-07:00Are there any other children with Ds in your distr...Are there any other children with Ds in your district? If there are, maybe you can talk to their parents to see what their impressions are of the schools, inclusion, special ed classes. <BR/><BR/>Each child is different. I don't think there is any right answer to your questions. You need to decide where you think Rylie would excel, but hey what do I know, my child with Ds can't even crawl yet.<BR/><BR/>I do think about John going to school and about inclusion. One question I wonder about with John is who would be his peers if he is not in a general education classroom. In our elementary school, the majority of children in the special ed classroom have autism; a few are non verbal. Judging on how social he is now; I'm not sure John would do well in that type of setting. I think he would enjoy being with "typical" kids more. Of course, it is too soon for me to really judge where John will be when he is five.<BR/><BR/>You should absolutely push for what YOU think is best for your daughter. Also, from what I've heard, you should not go to your IEP alone. Take an advocate or another parent who has been through the process.<BR/><BR/>Just remember, you know Rylie better than anyone. Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to fight for what you want, what you believe is best for Rylie.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09057578956144840305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965840000209320504.post-57146538357027603302008-03-12T19:38:00.000-07:002008-03-12T19:38:00.000-07:00I'm not there yet, and we have a few years, but I ...I'm not there yet, and we have a few years, but I can tell you that in our area if we're still here at that time, I will not be going for full inclusion. I'm more interested in her doing well and enjoying her time, and at least with what I know now, that would mean special ed for most and gen ed for a few, which would be fine with me. But it's hard to say this far out....Shannon had good advice, and I'm sure you'll make a choice that is best for Rylie. You know your school system and your daughter, and I'm sure she'll do great.RKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259757888643034394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965840000209320504.post-86237887660478215482008-03-12T18:59:00.000-07:002008-03-12T18:59:00.000-07:00Gabi is in a special needs classroom and is pulled...Gabi is in a special needs classroom and is pulled for "specials" which is art, PE, lunch, etc.. She has an aide while she is in a general ed. classroom. For Gabi, inclusion (meaning all day in a general ed classroom) is not a good idea. She would drown! Really. I wish it weren't true, but Gabi is in 2nd grade and can barely write her name. She knows a bunch of stuff and surprises me all the time, but she doesn't know the things she needs to function with her typical peers. If I had forced inclusion on her she would have hated school.<BR/><BR/>With that said, that does not mean inclusion is not an option for Rylie. You know her strengths and weaknesses and the therapists and teachers can help you determine what would be best for her if you need help. <BR/><BR/>My suggestion is to allow her room to grow without overwhelming her wherever that may be. If she is capable of handling a general ed. class, then you should push for it, but only do it based on her needs not what we as parents wish our child could do. KWIM??? I hope that helps.Shannon @ Gabi's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06489515190295297209noreply@blogger.com