Team Meeting

Had our 'team meeting' yesterday at S's school. Apparently 'the team' is made up of myself, his classroom teacher, his EA and his SERT.

The teacher began the meeting by indicating that she had been through S's permanent record, and commented that it was obvious I have spend a lot of time and efforts trying to ensure he has received the help and support he needs. (gee, ya think?)

Anyway, the meeting went well. We were able to determine what the plan will be if he should become a flight risk, how we will approach certain things, and a few questions were raised. The SERT really wants some clarification about how hormone levels may affect the life of S. I actually have a number of questions I will have to raise to his specialist at our appointment next week.

The main goal for this semester on his IEP will be to help raise S's social skills and understanding. I didn't realize he was taking this certain toy to school, and the EA has told him he is not to bring it anymore. The focus will be on encouraging more socially acceptable behaviour, and toys such as this one are not what the typical Grade 7 would bring to school.

I'm feeling that I am at a difficult point here. I realize that S is socially immature, and he needs to learn what is more socially acceptable, but I also realize that his brain simply isn't ready to behave like a 12 year old. However, at this age, any sort of 'difference' can really make or break a child, so I understand where the teachers are coming from. I have assured them that both hubby and I want to help with S's low self-esteem, and we will agree to working with the school to teach him more age-appropriate actions.

We are heading up to the cottage tomorrow for our family Thanksgiving, and I am going to be making some pumpkin pie, an apple pie, and I think I will also make a lemon meringue for the A-man since that is his favourite. Then, hubby and I are going to spend the evening cuddled on the couch drinking red wine and watching a movie, I think.

I'm also looking forward to the extra sleep on Monday.