tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post6248126715829728519..comments2023-10-29T00:17:51.183-07:00Comments on Cassel Crew: Kaleb's TestingKathy Casselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02886511489428522492noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-87558897339861223712015-05-11T14:21:48.415-07:002015-05-11T14:21:48.415-07:00Good suggestions. Thank you. I have been searching...Good suggestions. Thank you. I have been searching for a social group and am going to try and talk to the school because they might have others kids who need this. And maybe he could be a helper with a younger grade since he is a good reader. That's one reason I'm not going with counseling/therapy. I don't want to emphasize that he has problems or is different. I want the focus to be on helping him learn to relate with others.Kathy Casselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886511489428522492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-13177370044486682922015-05-11T13:53:17.629-07:002015-05-11T13:53:17.629-07:00I'm sure you've tried everything with Kale...I'm sure you've tried everything with Kaleb, but is there any way that you could try to get him to have playdates with younger children? Have him join classes like karate that as a beginner he would be with younger kids?<br /><br />And for both Kaleb and Kayla, my mother is a psychologist and at one point mentioned how some psychologists have "social skills" groups. They're usually about a 3-5 kids who are struggling to make and keep friends. Some social skill groups are also a lot bigger. Basically they just work with social and communication skills, teaching kids how to have conversations and realize when others are not interested, things like that. That could help a lot. I would ask the school psychologists and local psychologists if they know of any. Some may even start some for you if they realize they have a few patients that could work well with that. I know you said you didn't want a psychologist for Kaleb, but it wouldn't be more focused on his social skills rather than personal issues. Even if not, it could work for Kayla. Best of luck. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-87462048592947879822015-05-10T10:23:51.358-07:002015-05-10T10:23:51.358-07:00I'm "overriding" you on your blog? H...I'm "overriding" you on your blog? How does that even work? I am not Kaleb's parent. You are. You make the decisions. But I think you have a very sensitive view of blogging. When you write in a public forum, discussion can ensue. It doesn't threaten your position as a parent in any way. Get a grip.schnitzelbankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16353695238159527112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-48035875599570051192015-05-09T19:55:46.378-07:002015-05-09T19:55:46.378-07:00I agree Felicia. Dr. H's summary is very insig...I agree Felicia. Dr. H's summary is very insightful. I'd love to know what books he'd recommend.<br /><br />Guiding him in his social responses can be challenging as you know. Lots of practice with that tonight. And hearing what Dr. H said about him repeating to fit in, I've asked him several times what other comment he could make that would encourage his siblings to interact more with him in the conversation.<br /><br />Hope you are getting some answers about L.Kathy Casselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886511489428522492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-2468244685587612922015-05-09T19:39:46.494-07:002015-05-09T19:39:46.494-07:00Unfortunately therapy is way overrated, I haven...Unfortunately therapy is way overrated, I haven't had much help in that area. I would make his interactions with his peers (siblings) much more purposeful. Realizing where his deficits are should help your family to work with him. Give him the appropriate responses and guide him in social interactions. As a family you spend much more time with him than a therapists would during their sessions.Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05558893889667088182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-35457421643480143172015-05-09T18:39:04.331-07:002015-05-09T18:39:04.331-07:00S. it feels like you are trying to over ride me on...S. it feels like you are trying to over ride me on my own blog. I know my son better than any one else. Dr. H already gave his opinion. But even he is not trying to belittle what I am trying to do with Kaleb.Kathy Casselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886511489428522492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-66221118270444329422015-05-09T15:17:22.242-07:002015-05-09T15:17:22.242-07:00Dr. Hopkins, would you say that some therapy could...Dr. Hopkins, would you say that some therapy could help Kaleb with his dx?schnitzelbankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16353695238159527112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-35867526369584364252015-05-09T12:57:06.361-07:002015-05-09T12:57:06.361-07:00Wow, that's a strong IQ given his presenting c...Wow, that's a strong IQ given his presenting concerns! So we have a high average IQ, but social-emotional immaturity and the executive function challenges of ADHD (focus, impulse control, organization, rapid problem solving, working memory, etc). No wonder that he appears to be more delayed than he is- that's a significant discrepancy in capacities. I'd look into sensory integration strategies to help organize him too. There are also some great books for kids with ADHD that will help him understand his challenges and how to compensate for them. I've discovered with a positive attitude, self- knowledge is power. Best of luck.<br />Dr. Hopkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-9619248698115751482015-05-09T11:42:37.908-07:002015-05-09T11:42:37.908-07:00PS his overall IQ is listed as 110.PS his overall IQ is listed as 110.Kathy Casselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886511489428522492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-41772501131838365052015-05-09T11:41:59.756-07:002015-05-09T11:41:59.756-07:00Thank you for those comments. I agree that our cur...Thank you for those comments. I agree that our curriculum is not developmentally appropriate. I used to teach. I do not ever see myself going back to teaching because I can teach the way that is expected today. There is no time for exploring or learning through play or any of the things that would really benefit children.<br /><br />I couldn't actually think of any of the word correlations that were given. That's why I gave an example of the kind of answers he gave.<br /><br />It's interesting that the copying is a strategy for him. That helps me know that I need to suggest some other ways for him to engage. I have suggested to him at times that if he wants to get into a conversation he should listen a few minutes and then ask a question or make a comment about what is being talked about.Kathy Casselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886511489428522492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-45970342535611405312015-05-09T08:28:40.272-07:002015-05-09T08:28:40.272-07:00I'm a psychologist and can offer some insight ...I'm a psychologist and can offer some insight about the testing. Keep in mind that answers that deserve credit or partial credit are dictated in our manuals. Kaleb got partial credit for offering concrete similarities. Full credit would have been awarded for more abstract answers. You are absolutely right that our curriculums are demanding much more of children now and some students like Kaleb will struggle. This is not necessarily because of a disability or even delay- the curriculum is not developmentally appropriate! Finally, ADHD affects many areas of functioning including academics, executive functioning, socialization, and emotional reasoning- not just focus and behavioral control. So he struggles in social situations because he has poor cognitive and behavioral controls. It is not uncommon for children to develop strategies such as repeating what other children say or copy what they do in order to manage internal disorganization and try to "fit in". Participation in a social skills group is often VERY helpful for such children to develop more appropriate compensatory skills.Dr. Hopkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-77690840421925246982015-05-08T18:06:34.905-07:002015-05-08T18:06:34.905-07:00He has a 504 plan right now. I'll have to chec...He has a 504 plan right now. I'll have to check on an IEP. He's totally mainstreamed right now and gets extra time for testing.Kathy Casselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886511489428522492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-3690810875707183702015-05-08T16:02:57.158-07:002015-05-08T16:02:57.158-07:00Did you have a private assessment? He may qualify...Did you have a private assessment? He may qualify for an IEP under the Other Health Impaired eligibility. Did he get an adaptive behavior score?Dawn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486257647507499085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-70478488740491183462015-05-08T05:59:05.739-07:002015-05-08T05:59:05.739-07:00Thank you Erica.
Can't tell. But both of thos...Thank you Erica.<br /><br />Can't tell. But both of those would certainly be out of our comfort zones. I think we both prefer our feet on solid ground.Kathy Casselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886511489428522492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-27419672313863559392015-05-08T05:58:06.421-07:002015-05-08T05:58:06.421-07:00Counseling is not recommended for him. Close monit...Counseling is not recommended for him. Close monitoring and guidance in social situations is what is recommended at least at this point.Kathy Casselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886511489428522492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-73663695276045685832015-05-07T21:24:59.326-07:002015-05-07T21:24:59.326-07:00If you've taken Kayla for counseling with her ...If you've taken Kayla for counseling with her issues, why not Kaleb? He may be able to learn some social skills from a counselor. schnitzelbankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16353695238159527112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693764739876435148.post-78262371434843247842015-05-07T21:08:22.774-07:002015-05-07T21:08:22.774-07:00Praying for your twins. I am sure Jasmine will hav...Praying for your twins. I am sure Jasmine will have a blast and hey can I guess, are you two scuba diving or sky diving? or hey why not both?<br /><br /><br />God bless <br /><br /><br />ErikaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com