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From: esdream4@optonline.net
Date: 10/14/03
Time: 11:45:09 PM
Remote Name: 24.184.85.211
Thank you so very much for your replys. I will follow your advise.
I did meet with my sons teacher earlier today and she sees that he is having difficulty. She said she is going to evaluate and help my son get the services he needs. She said it may take a while because quite often, this early in the school year, she is often told that its too soon for her to tell or its developmental. But finally - someone who sees what I see!! And wants to help. She said she will go to committee if necessary and over some heads if we have to.
My son is a good boy with a heart of gold. He just needs a little help in a few areas. I was so relieved when his teacher and I were on the same page - and I think she was too. Some parents try to deny theres anything wrong. I told her - no mother wants a "label" on their child - but if he needs help - I'll do whatever it takes.
She also agrees with me that he still has a stutter. The problem is that, just like his father, he is a master at word substitution. He has an extended vocabulary and appears not to stutter with fillers and replacement words - so it may take a while for you to catch him if your not trained to look for it. After all these years with my husband and going through therapies with both kids, I know when they're substituting! But most teachers don't - until I point it out to them.
Again, thank you for the information. Erin