My son is 5 years old and he is developmentaly delayed, and he is having major problems adjusting in school and daycare by having a lot of crying fits. I am at my wits end, and I don't know what to do. He is very smart and he loves books, but I am scared that he is going to be labled something that he is not. Does anyone have any idea what I can do? Please Help
2006-10-20 11:29:35 · 4 answers · asked by kirkan1@verizon.net 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
He is having the fits when he can't have his way.
2006-10-20 11:53:00 · update #1
As the mother of a developmentally delayed child i would first like to know why he is having these fits. if it happens to be something new to him i would have him there just a little at a time to give him time to adjust if you haven't already done that, if you have then i would look into community resources for example the department of social services may be able to refer you to the right place. contact your senator and he or she may have the perfect contact . also your church might have members that may be kind enough to assist with their time. good luck.
does he have a neurologist that can perhaps evaluate him to make sure that there isn't anything other then anxiety? if the problem is just anxiety then i am not a professional but when my particular child was not treated the way she was accustomed to she would withdraw, i would praise him on the way to school and give him something to look forward to ,perhaps a reward for being a big boy.
2006-10-20 11:50:26 · answer #1 · answered by .:♥ Fire Within♥ :. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some kids have trouble adjusting. Separation anxiety is normal. Schools should not label kids but they do in order to get the child help that is needed. Unfortunately, if he needs help he will be. Developmentally delayed is a label and a common one at that.
2006-10-20 11:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by redwidow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew had the same problems. We took him to the school psychologist to address our concern. She was able to recommend things to do at home and we held a meeting with his teacher.
For us it was really just starting a dialogue between everyone really involved in his life and making him feel safe and secure by encouraging him. He was not put on medication of any sort, the psychologist just gave us techniques to ease his anxiety.
But every child is different, i really do suggest you go speak to the school psychologist (If not at his school, I'm sure there is one in the school system for pre-k to 5th.)
2006-10-20 11:41:53 · answer #3 · answered by Kel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if someone lables him wrong....just stick up for him... i guess he just who he is..... i bet hes wonderful...and the only people that would lable him the wrong way are people that dont know him!!! good luck......
2006-10-20 11:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋