tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231876981906489792.post750015107739281700..comments2024-01-13T15:30:03.851-08:00Comments on My Two Happy Homeschoolers: What's Going On With Little BeanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841297851874457415noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231876981906489792.post-12299864238087466022010-10-10T14:18:49.288-07:002010-10-10T14:18:49.288-07:00I noticed you're following my blog, so I thoug...I noticed you're following my blog, so I thought I'd stop by yours. Your son has similar personality traits to my middle daughter. I'd like to encourage you to seek a diagnosis, but don't let it rule his life. It can provide a therapeutic path to help him learn those skills that don't come naturally to him and he can grow and thrive just as any other child. It will, however, help you better understand what goes on in his head. My daughter has benefited greatly from anger therapy. Basically, she has learned how to express her feelings verbally, excuse herself if she needs to be alone, and help her learn techniques to calm down. She has also learned how to express to me when a situation is stressful (like crowded places where she doesn't know anyone.) That can be stressful enough to cause a meltdown there or at home. But as long as I know that, I can remind her of the calming techniques she's learned or give her a quiet place to be comfortable. No matter what state you are, you have a right to services through your school district, but honestly, you will get more out of private services (occupational therapy for sensory disorder, which many HFA kids do, or speech therapy) if you have insurance. The programs through school districts are geared towards helping a kids get through the school day without being too disruptive. Private services are more encompassing.<br /><br />Keep us all posted on how things come along.Chick Hatchershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12193923417129870887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231876981906489792.post-5035608586995701532010-10-05T08:12:10.500-07:002010-10-05T08:12:10.500-07:00I can relate to your post. Our daughter has simil...I can relate to your post. Our daughter has similar traits, which is why we began homeschooling. The mainstream setting was not something she could handle emotionally, and certainly could not learn there. I look forward to following your journey. You are in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231876981906489792.post-27643367704717293242010-09-28T15:09:30.809-07:002010-09-28T15:09:30.809-07:00You know I'm thinking of you and your family a...You know I'm thinking of you and your family aways. We will always be here for you even if it's just for a listening ear. Little Bean is such a special boy we love him dearly.Kirsten, Chris, Jacob, Sarah & Evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548058175625453548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231876981906489792.post-10644874363453151592010-09-28T14:22:22.875-07:002010-09-28T14:22:22.875-07:00Hoping you find the answers you are looking for as...Hoping you find the answers you are looking for as you begin the journey to diagnose your son. Sometimes, as mothers, we just know when something isn't quite right...even if we can't put our finger on it or put a name to it.<br /><br />Whether the answer is AS or not, I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you help your son to navigate his way in this at-times-challenging world. With you in his corner, he's sure to experience success.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633704862629969672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231876981906489792.post-62727604418316658852010-09-28T13:28:00.005-07:002010-09-28T13:28:00.005-07:00Thanks for sharing your story. My middle son has ...Thanks for sharing your story. My middle son has "issues", too - he's got Seperation Anxiety Disorder. It's hard to know what exactly is going on and often hard to accept that something isn't right, so I hope you get some answers soon.Corinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507580564177056429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7231876981906489792.post-58728663696127483382010-09-28T12:04:04.215-07:002010-09-28T12:04:04.215-07:00I had noticed that you had been quiet, but I think...I had noticed that you had been quiet, but I think a lot of bloggers take breaks as needed, so I didn't think too much of it.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing from your heart. May you continue to find peace and comfort from God, who will give you wisdom!<br /><br />Something to keep in mind, and I hope you don't mind me saying, is that anger (especially for some of us grown ups...me!) is not found in fits of rage, but the slow burning type that leads to cynicism and bitterness. I'm not sure how the slower burning anger looks in children, but anger doesn't always have to end in outward rage...so maybe you are right in saying that he needs the tools to help him cope, even if it is the quiet anger.<br /><br />Love and hugs! AnnetteAnnette W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02498639468291720406noreply@blogger.com