Evening ladies.
stunt I know naff all about your education system and we do not have statements of needs. However, given what you have said about your DS1 we would have a integrated support plan in place which is the sameish I think. With ours you would be invited to the meeting (so one couldn't happen without your knowledge) and you are invited to respond to how successful you think the process is working. It is reviewed at least once a year and as often as is felt necessary. Even if he does not need to have a statement you could surely request regular meetings and contact with the educational psychologist.
As for your feelings about the diagnosis I think this is normal and sensible. He has an additional support need which is know and the bread and butter of the pupil support departments of schools. Your DH's comment seems terribly brash and I can understand you being upset with him. How does ds2 feel about the diagnosis?
Big hugs to you pikz. You have a massive amount on your plate so it is hardly surprising you are feeling completely overwhelmed. Sounds daft but at difficult moments maybe try this:
Breath in through your nose for a slow count of four
Hold for two
Breath out through your nose for a count of four
Repeat 5 times.
I find this massively useful when I am getting that "stop the world" feeling. It doesn't last for long but it is enough to clear your head.
zamboni I am jealous of your evening of salacious chat. I sometimes wished I lived the kind of life people could gossip about and then I think "no!". All the better to be able to live on the sidelines!!
When are you home wanda? Hope you are back with your boys very soon.
BGT donna? I think I have missed something.
I think it is poor show flouncy but I have been called at later than this before so it might not yet be over. Still very poor to make a promise of today and then not stick to it.
How are you doing mrs vq?
Today has been long and tiresome. It was the last day for our seniors and while many deliver boxes of chocolates or wine to us to say thank you, a very small number act like total arses. It has been a day of stink bombs, fish in the vending machines, egging, spraying unknown liquids at younger children (innocuous this year we think. It has been urine and bleach before) and criminal damage. It is boring and time wasting and not fun.
Then I got a knock back for an interview at the job I applied for. I am not surprised and actually a bit relieved but it still feels meh.
But I did do my interview for the documentary. Apparently I am a natural talker! It has been commissioned by channel four and we reckon it might air in June or July. It has been an interesting process for sure!