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January 18, 2006, 11:44 am PST
Thank you
Quote From: whispererI know how you feel. My husband and I spent part of every day at kindergarten with our son and his teacher. We have fought everyone it seems, even my own family to do what our gut told us was right for our child. You just have to learn to stand up and be heard when it comes to your child's welfare. We told him every day how proud we were of him, and that he was smart and capable. We searched for whatever we could find that sparked his interest, and then did all we could to promote those things, like being involved with animals, and computers, and even doing poetry in front of an audience.
There is a woman who is a professor at Colorado State University that is autistic, her name is Temple Grandin. She was a great source of inspiration for me, in finding ways to help Joel. She has several books published.
Whatever you do, don't give up. Ask a million questions, and be an expert on your own child's needs. Most importantly of all- tell him every day that he is loved and that you wouldn't change him for anything! Thank you very much for your support and kind words! I'm trying! You are 100% right about standing up for my son. I hurt a few feelings of those at his school, and I felt bad, but it was the only way Jordan got help. That is why he is in the new school this year. But now the teachers at this new school are acting like they know best...and its a struggle, I just want to cry when they talk over me. Then I remember this is my kid! I'm the one who loves him! So, I make sure Jordan knows each day he is loved and I always tell him- Do your best, thats all I want. Dont worry about what others say, cause I love you. ~ Again, I would like to say thanks for renewing my spirits and motivating me to continue to stand up for him!!! Tomorrow I think I will be making some phone calls!!....and I will look into Ms. Grandin's books.
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