lower expectations for hfa kids?

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Frankly I think many of the young ones with the luxury of early diagnosis are getting pampered just a wee bit much. I hear about all these Special Ed. privileges kids are getting that I definitely didn't need to get by. Even though it might have made things a little easier.

I don't believe my 2 sons are pampered. Early diagnosis and help from Special Ed has lowered their anxiety levels and is helping them both reach their potential.

Home life is much more pleasant with happy children.

They both have IEP's which is tailored to the difficulties they have.

Both of them get quite bored because the school work is too easy - the Special Ed teacher has made them a box of challenging activities related to their special interests. When they have finished their schoolwork, they are allowed to get their box and do some of these activities.

Their brain are being stimulated, and they are not disrupting the class.

Both have sensory issues - if the noise of the classroom gets too much - they can go for time out. Neither have abused this, they love learning too much.

They go for time out down in the Special Ed Classoom and are given work to do by the Special Ed teacher.

Expectations have not been lowered or increased. They have just had school life adapted to what they need.

We are fortunate that we have an excellent Special Ed teacher - he likes to push them as far as he can, without pushing them to meltdown. This has taught them how to deal with challenges and frustration.

Helen

Einsten had Asperger's as does the lead singer of radio head and Ros blackburn has HFA whole temple grandin has Asperger's, I think yes schools low expectations but I ddont think you should!

I'm finding out that the responses to a dx of hfa or aspergers will vary by the school system and the individual teachers. My 10 yr old son has a fx of severe ADHD and Asperger's syndrome. He has an IEP in place which adresses both problems even though the dx of Asperger's has gotten lost in the shuffle asfar as the school is concerned. His psycologist, whose wife teaches in the system, is hesitant to send th dx to the school because, here in Virginia at least, that will RED FLAG Z as being brain damaged and will cause additional problems. The odd thing is that during IEP meetings they discuss his Asperger symptoms while refusing to admit that he is an Aspie. He is in all Gifted and Talented classes with special accommodations for his special needs

My advice is watch how he is treated by teachers and staff and if his true academic needs are not being met raise Hell until they are. Don't let him or the school lower standards for him. Fight for this child, you are his best advocate.

Good luck!