*steps on soap box*
I know I fought like a wildcat for TinkerBean's Asperger diagnosis. I did it to get her the services she needs. It was an extremely hard, up hill battle that I wouldn't wish on anyone. However, my dear friends with school age children that are having difficulties in school, please stop fighting the help the schools are trying to get your kids. Don't have a fit and force your child into a grade that they aren't ready for. There IS a reason they are falling behind. It's not just the teachers. A label isn't a bad thing, it's just a word. A word that has gotten my daughter so much help that will hopefully enable her to be a better individual and 'mainstream'. A word that may or may not follow her throughout her life. Here's a tidbit for you. You have a word too. Yes, therapy is expensive. Yes, you may have to give up eating out every weekend and buying a $200 purse every month. Yes, your child is worth it. Yes, it will help.
*steps off soap box*
What does this equal? Asperger's + generalized anxiety disorder + selective mutism + sensory perception disorder + anhydrous = TinkerBean And I love every bit of her equation. Good think I'm not scared of math :)
I know I fought like a wildcat for TinkerBean's Asperger diagnosis. I did it to get her the services she needs. It was an extremely hard, up hill battle that I wouldn't wish on anyone. However, my dear friends with school age children that are having difficulties in school, please stop fighting the help the schools are trying to get your kids. Don't have a fit and force your child into a grade that they aren't ready for. There IS a reason they are falling behind. It's not just the teachers. A label isn't a bad thing, it's just a word. A word that has gotten my daughter so much help that will hopefully enable her to be a better individual and 'mainstream'. A word that may or may not follow her throughout her life. Here's a tidbit for you. You have a word too. Yes, therapy is expensive. Yes, you may have to give up eating out every weekend and buying a $200 purse every month. Yes, your child is worth it. Yes, it will help.
*steps off soap box*
What does this equal? Asperger's + generalized anxiety disorder + selective mutism + sensory perception disorder + anhydrous = TinkerBean And I love every bit of her equation. Good think I'm not scared of math :)
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