Hi, i thought Id put something in this blog that might have some value....I have a little boy, his name is Brandon, he's almost ten years old.He's a very bright little boy, with some very big problems.He use to be an a-b student the first two years of school....gradually his grades have gotten worse.He's failing now.Teachers told me Brandon was ADHD, so at their insistance we had him put on meds.Nothing changed.Still teachers complained your son wont sit still, he wont stay on task.He eats the glue sticks.....it went on and on.Now we are in fourth grade, he barely knows his times tables and cant seem to learn them no matter how much someone works with him.They are in long divison and he just keeps falling further and further behind.Now i know you are probably saying whip his butt, or its your fault.But seriously I do discipline my son when needed.I take stuff away,and spank if needed.I have asked for help to find a solution, help my son.Still nothing, until out of desperation I had then switch teachers.This teacher just happen to be an EC teacher.I get a phone call...your son has a learning or development problem....no i say ur kidding.Ive know this for years now what are we going to do about it. How can we help him?Any suggestions?Still nothing. But doors are starting to open.I guess basicly why I am writting this is to see if there are other parents with similar education problems.If so I want to talk to you.Also the other reason is to maybe let people know that if your kid is having problems dont wait, demand that these teachers not shove your kid in the background.Just because they dont want or cant deal with him or her. Demand that they or someone help you and that child.Dont be silent.
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