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Have him give you the answers and scribe it for him. Give him leading questions if he needs it. Personally I think that is a bit much for a first grader. Nothing wrong with the 5-chapter book, but 4 pages of questions? That's ridiculous.
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...because you just know it is going to be an epic battle? Well we have our first book report this weekend. 1st grade...5-chapter book, 4-page assignment of questions about plot and his opinions. He is a good reader, but he has never been asked t...
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What a cutie! We'll be seeing her on the "real american idol" no doubt. ttfn (cis)
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LJ

Do you ever just see a homework assignment and just shake at the sight? 1 Reply

...because you just know it is going to be an epic battle? Well we have our first book report this weekend. 1st grade...5-chapter book, 4-page assignment of questions about plot and his opinions. ...

Started by LJ in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Elise Butowsky 40 minutes ago.

Angela

Remember that thing in Cameron's cheek? 4 Replies

That thing that i mentioned has been there for a long time? Well, i finally got it checked out by the ENT. He said it is a mucous cyst. It's a mucous glad that traps fluid. He said he knows from pe...

Started by Angela in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by ttfn 7 hours ago.

LJ

Debate about the draft DSM-V and dropping the Asperger's diagnosis 6 Replies

Not sure who is already aware that the APA is in the midst of drafting the new DSM-V. In the draft is in review, all of the current labeling for the ASD is changed radically. In particular, the ter...

Started by LJ in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by ShelleyR 1 day ago.

Angela

For those with older kids...showering 20 Replies

Does your kid shower independently? If so, how did you get them to do it themselves? Cameron is nearing 11. Last time he went to my mom's, he took a shower and "forgot" to wash his hair and use so...

Started by Angela in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Linda Fox Nov 5.

Linda Fox

Triennial eval coming up in January ... 15 Replies

I am EXPECTING to lose most services! T is complaining she is tired of all the pullout -- and when she gets back to her classroom, ASKS her deskmates what she has missed! she is definitely behind ...

Started by Linda Fox in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Linda Fox Nov 5.

Angela

I love this school!!! 6 Replies

We had P/T conferences tonight. Cameron is doing well in class. He's doing ok in writing (BC) and reading (CD), but could do better. All the rest is in the AB area. His work habits and attitude are...

Started by Angela in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by ttfn Nov 3.

Angela

Would this be an inappropriate friendship? and Morgan wants to quit karate. 7 Replies

This is a two-part post...that way i don't take up a bunch of room or whatever...hogging lol! We were at karate last week and Morgan had her class first. Cameron sat and watched. A little girl was...

Started by Angela in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by LJ Nov 3.

ShelleyR

What are your kids special talents? 9 Replies

Hello:) I have found that my daughter's interest change often but whatever she puts her mind on she is extremely talented at it. She seems to get super focused on a thing/subject that she is intere...

Started by ShelleyR in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Lorraine Nov 2.

Angela

Do you feel you are different? 8 Replies

Since Cameron is starting to become more aware of himself, i went ahead and asked the dreaded question, "Do you feel different from the other kids in your class?" He said, yeah, he does. The other...

Started by Angela in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Angela Nov 2.

Eva Dunson

Trapped 1 Reply

I received this poem via email from a friend through one of my support networking sites I joined in my fight and recognition on Asburger's Syndrome. I thought the poem completely fit. I joined thes...

Started by Eva Dunson in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Lisa Gainer Nov 1.

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thewildeman2

Autism and Frustration

Posted by thewildeman2 on November 4, 2009 at 10:59am — 4 Comments

Lisa Gainer

MILD,MODERATE OR SEVERE AUTISM

Posted by Lisa Gainer on November 2, 2009 at 11:35pm — 5 Comments

Katie

Poster child for retention!

Posted by Katie on October 22, 2009 at 7:46pm — 3 Comments

Wendy

Holding together at school and then lots of emotions at home

Posted by Wendy on September 17, 2009 at 1:57pm — 7 Comments

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