Aaron is a wonderful little boy who fits into the middle of the Autism Spectrum, medically diagnosed with PDD NOS. I prefer to call it Metabolic Dysfunction which exhibits symptoms in his brain (learning, behaviors), gut (allergy), and muscle (easily fatigued). I learned this way of thinking from my good friend Dr. Jon.
Finding the right place for educating him has been nothing short of a constant battle and quite a dilemma.
Aaron learns by imitating others, and with one-on-one teaching. This is the only way he CAN learn. Socially, he WANTS to have friends, although it is difficult for him to maintain an age appropriate conversation, or to understand what a REAL friendship is.
Aaron struggles academically with no peaks or valleys. He is equal across the board with everything being at a very low, beginning level. Aaron’s experience with school has been:
» Home school, which was unsuccessful because I did not know how to teach him, nor could I separate my own personal feelings as a mom;
» A good experience with preschool and therapies in place;
» A Lutheran school that would not accept him for Kindergarten because the teacher stated after TESTING him, that it took him twice as long as the rest of her students and she would not have time to reiterate to him in her class;
» A Catholic school for Kindergarten that was a most wonderful blessing, but unfortunately the school was closed at the end of that year;
» A public school which was okay during first grade with an IEP in place and a very helpful teacher with a big heart, but it was a nightmare for second grade;
» And then Judevine with great teachers who knew how to take him as far as he could go academically, but behavioral issues came up for him.
Ideally, Aaron needs typically developing peers to model after socially, and one-on-one academic instruction in order to meet his full potential. This combination I have not been able to find anywhere! He does not do well when placed among other children with behavioral/language issues, since he learns by imitating. He is also very sensitive to noises and too easily distracted when trying to learn in a small group setting.
Still searching and praying. . .
Would love to know what you think – and your experiences.
May prayers, blessings and healings be with you!
Lori
Tags: Autism Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Education, Education for Autism, Homeschool, Judevine, Metabolic Dysfunction, PDD NOS
Hello Lori,
Aaron sounds like a precious child. Our daughter is a speech language pathologist in the school systems in Tennessee and she loves working with challenged children. It seems to me that you are striving to do all that you can for your son and I admire you for your love and devotion. I say this because there are parents who discard children if they are not perfect, so to speak. God has given Aaron to you because you are a special mother. I couldn’t help but notice that you are wanting to use natural treatment for your son. I think this is a wonderful avenue to seek. I tried to find out in my back office if there was a product we have that would aid in this process. I will check again tomorrow and if I find something I will most definitely bring it to your attention. I love being able to help others and this is why I chose the business I’m in today. Some of my products have already brought much relief to people who have been struggling for years. Of course, what I have can not guarantee cures, but it does aid in giving relief for many symptoms.
I will look forward to sharing more with you another time. Have a wonderful evening.
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