My son is profoundly deaf in one ear and I have had such a lot of problems with his school, they are uncooperative to say the least, any ideas or advice???????
2006-07-27 09:30:59 · 25 answers · asked by jo m 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I live in the UK.
2006-07-27 09:38:57 · update #1
I am a teacher and I would like to say that at the moment the ball is definately in your court. As a mother of a child with special needs you can basically ask for what you think your child should have and legally the school must do something about it. Has the school had your child put on a special needs statement? If not you need to be more pushy with them and tell them you are going to the local education authority.
There is a law of full inclusion in mainstream schools now and your child is entitled to a full time classroom assitant to help him with his school work. The school are chancing their arm....believe me...you could sue them and they woul;d have NO CHANCE of winning.
Keep pushing them. And get in touch with the local education authority. Arrange a meeting with someone in charge and make it clear that you aren't going to take no for an answer.
I know a lady who has a child with cerebal palsy and this is a sad case. She really doesnt give a crap about the kid but she is milking the system for all its worth! She was given a big jeep to take the child to and from school (Hes in a wheelchair)...but just drives herself about and the kid goes home on the bus..(which she got kitted out with a lift!)..the school are also having to install wheelchair access throughout...even though she has admitted that she may be moving this year and her child mayt no longer be attending the school!!!! Extreme example I know but you need to be more pushy! You deserve the best eduation possible for your son and the resources are avaiable. Good luck and I hope this helps.
xxxx
2006-07-30 03:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by Honey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok I have a ton of experience with this subject.
My now 9 year old son has had a radical mastiodectomy.
He lost his hearing in his left ear. The surgeon removed his mastiod bone, chamber, ear drum, ear canel. He had to rebuild bones to cover his inner nerves. Major surgery on a 3 year old.
You must call the school district itself and find out if there is a special needs dept. In our county there is Macomb Intermediate School District. Their website address is www.misd.net for school age children.
My son has an IEP done twice a year. He qualifys for a FM headset. There is five other students in his regular class alone.
This helps him hear the teacher as if she is right in front of him. The teacher wears a microphone.
The headset is not really visable so he does not feel inscure in any way.
E-mail me for more information.
2006-07-27 09:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by enchantressa34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be easy to say, find a new school. This is a complex issue and one you'll likely have to resolve on your own. Perhaps a tutor might work well to help him catch up on things he's missed in class. Talk to the teachers and insist that he be able to sit closer. But don't do anything without talking to your son about it first. You don't want to run the risk of kids singling him out, more so than they likely do already due to his condition. At the end of the day, he's the one that knows what's best for him, don't forget that.
2006-07-27 09:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by aaron.lattin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two children with schizophrenia one 6 the other 8. Their onset is very early so the prognosis is not good. I don't usually say this, but...I know how you feel. To watch your little child suffer and struggle and know there is nothing you can do to remedy the situation is unacceptable, but must be accepted. It is true irony. I can say that I have dealt with school systems that were totally unequipped to deal with the problems of my children, teachers I wanted to punch in the face, but we must hold on we can't give up. Along with the rain we have also had our rainbows, unknowable kindness and support from family and friends. keep on fighting to make that school support your child's special needs and if nothing happens soon, it might be time to relocate. Bless you and your family, hold on to each other and above all, do not lose faith.
2006-07-27 09:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the school is being uncooperative then what you need to do is call the School Board and complain to them.
When it comes to your childs education the school shouldn't be acting like that. I'm sure the School Board will do something about it.
I really wish you luck with that.
2006-07-27 09:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by usagimoon2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick to your guns. You are his Mum you know his needs better than anyone else.
My son also has SPLD. I had to push and push for 4 years to get his needs recognised. I kept on until I got the Ed Psych visit and once that happened things took off.
If you are not making progress through the school you have the right to self refer through to Child and Family Services to get his needs supported in school. Your GP can also do a referral for you. I tried that approach with the help of my health visitor (even though he was off their books by then). Have to say it wasn't that successful as he wasn't naughty in school and they tend to prioritise those pupils with behaviour difficulties. However involving other agencies will help make the school pay attention.
Stick to your guns...its tough, lonely and you're constantly made to feel like you are in the wrong but you will get there eventually, I did.
2006-07-27 09:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by JuJu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all every public school system by law is to provide a education to each n everychild......... I know that where i am from they have a special needs department....... any child with a specail need is entitled to have and IEP= INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PLAN. I would say you need to contact your local school department/ specail needs / if that fails then superintendent of schools in your school district........then if that fails in the state you live in there is a state department of education that oversea the entire school systems .. i have 4 children with special needs and all recieve services......... my voice was the first on the answering machine when they got in the office n last when they left the office .............. the sqeekie wheel always gets the oil
2006-07-27 09:40:18 · answer #7 · answered by chantelle_s_l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in London , Ontario, Canada... there is a special school for the deaf that will deal with all issues related to that in a humane and responsible way. The robarts institute here has the best programs and it is free to anyone who requires it. Our health care system here pays for everything., because that is one of the benefits of being a canadian citizen here.
I would suggest finding another institution that will deal with any issues in the same way as i've mentioned. Children deserve the very best and they shouldn't be abused in any way because of their disabilities.
2006-07-27 09:35:27 · answer #8 · answered by snorkelman_37 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am in special ed (AES) but there's pretty much no way that you can get them to cooperate with them unless you get a really nice facilitator like i have but other than that it's hard in elementary school i really had problems with my facilitator and principal and everybody because no one would cooperate with my parents and all now I'm in middle school an it's much better hopefully it will stay this way through high school but just speak to the principal abut it and if that doesn't help just keep moving up the ladder and hopefully you can find someone to help you i can't imagine how hard it must be to have to deal with uncooperative people in this sort of situation...
2006-07-27 09:39:51 · answer #9 · answered by trumpets_rock88005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 2 children with special needs, the system in England likes to make you jump through the hoops.
I can give you some advice if you are in England or Wales but other countries have different rules.
If you are in England or Wales will you edit your question so I know and will tell you about the system here.
2006-07-27 09:36:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋