i have had a meeting with DD1's consultant today, mainly for her kidney problems. At our last meeting, he requested a report from her school, re concerns over her social skills etc.
I got this report today, and on reading it, he said he would refer DD to community paeds, to see if further assessment is necessary.
I have a copy of the report, and it basically confirms my guess that DD doesnt interact at all with her peers. Each individual subject teacher was asked to comment, and every single one said the DD WILL NOT interact with other children in the class, and if anyone tries, will put her head down on desk and 'give up'. The consultant today said that some children just prefer to be quiet, but surely - some interaction should be expected?
Report also said that DD is way too quiet - will speak when prompted by teachers, but in a very, very quiet voice, and very hesitant. ANd only to teachers.
Most of the teachers also comment on DD's keeness to do extra homework - and yes she is keen. She not only does what is set for her class, but will also find more on the internet. Dont get me wrong, this is good (to some extent) but she becomes extremely obsessed with it all.
I have been toying with the idea of a private dx, as since the dx of a sensory processing disorder, nothing much seems to have been done. I can also claim half of the money back for that, so although it will be a stretch to initally find the money, at least i know i will get some back!
I know that this seems minor compared to some of the wonderful kids that other (equally wonderful) posters have on here, but as DD is getting older, life seems to be getting harder for her, as she is expected to do more and more on her own, which she simply cant manage!
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jetcat32 · 16/06/2009 19:47
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