Klarinet Archive - Posting 001271.txt from 2004/03

From: "Thomas" <thomas@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Re: no child left behind
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:53:58 -0500

> Nice playing, considering his short history.

Thank you, we think so, too. And he sounds better in person, or on my
minidisc.

> It would be nice to be able to take matters into our own hands. The
> problem with bullying is that bullies have an empathy deficiency, high
self
> esteem and consequently little incentive to change their behaviour unless
> they see an advantage in doing so. A concerted effort by teachers and
> other authority figures made aware of the situation can improve the
> situation. "Perfect Targets" by Rebekah Heinrichs, 2003, details special
> considerations for bullying and Asperger Syndrome children.

I don't know that this kid is Truly a "bully." It seems to me this is a lot
of attention-getting stuff. I only know this kid is very small, has serious
issues, possibly is mildy retarded, but acts like he is emotionally
disturbed (I realize that I'd met him before) and probably has very low
self-esteem. Odds are he comes from one of our migrant worker families.
And I will check out that book, thanks.

> > > You "will not permit" presumes the school district is accountable to
> > > you. I think it should be. But to what measure?
> >
> >Well, to the extent that if they have no training in autism, then what
CHOP
>
> What is CHOP?

Children's Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Seashore House to be
exact. They have a huge Developmental Pediatrics department. They have a
huge Anything department, it's one of the best children's hospitals in the
country.

> Do you have an aide for your son? If the principal is providing an aide,
> even part time for your son, you are fortunate.

When you don't have a resource room in your school, and the classroom is
identified as "learning support" then you have to have an aide. It may or
may not be a full time aide. But we got a full-time classroom aide into my
son's IEP years ago. So as long as that's in there, any class he's in has
to have an aide. :)

> >Only if you earn $12,000 a year.
>
> Dang! Now nobody on this list will date me.
> On the other hand; Is $12,000 a livable salary where you live?

Hell, no, I am in the Northeast. But that's the paycheck in the middle of a
corn field.

How is it you know so much about Asperger's, if I may ask?

Lynn

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