Good Teachers

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

My advice as a teacher and a Mum would be to keep in regular contact with his teacher and really stress that you would like to access additional support for him.  Just be careful what you say in front of your child as he will get really stressed if he knows that you are stressed.  When you get some assistance with the developmental issues you will be able to focus more on the emotional issues.  Perhaps try to encourage some friendships with "nice" kids in his class. Inviting a child over to play at your house with your son is a great strategy to encourage friendship.  Have some fun things set up for the kids to do and provide a yummy afternoon tea. I find this works wonders for kids who struggle to make friends at school.  

[DizzyGirl]

Update.
DS is still off ritalin. His teacher has tried the tough love approach. She is very strict.
We have had a rocky start to the changes where DS refused to do his work without assistance and he spent several recesses and lunchtimes in the staff room, where he had to complete his work.
His teacher has started to reward DS when he gets his work done with some one on one time. This seems to be working well so far. He is trying his hardest and is making some improvement. A teachers aide will be sitting with him for 1/2 hour an day to consolidate what is being taught in the classroom and make sure DS is understanding. He also has some help at art time as his motor skills are very poor.
Another progress meeting next Tuesday.

[mcmich]

It's good to hear that your DS is still off Ritalin and is making progress.
Change is hard for anyone but it seems consistency and routine make family and school life so much easier.
Any improvement in concentration and behaviour is worth the effort.

[achookwoman]

DG,  this is very good.  Any small progress is great.  The fact that he is trying is significant,  Don't under estimate this effort.

[goldfish]

DG - thank God for this teacher! It sounds as though she and your DS share an excellent bond!  So very glad your DS hs been off the ritalin . . one day at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time . . . . . this is great news!

[judydawn]

I'm glad to hear things seem to be progressing well DG, is DS happier in himself knowing he is doing better at school?

[Halex]

God news, he seems to be progressing in the right way. Slowly & steady is the best.

Bless

H

[obbie]

Fantastic news, Glad DS is progressing well.

One step at a time.

Robyn