Random photo of Milo poking is tongue out at you all! Well, not really, just happened to catch that shot as I took photo's of him eating his dinner. But, you could add a classic caption with it couldn't you?!!
As you all know, I love my job, but there is a part of it that's tough. We pick up pretty quickly if a child starts, and we have a few concerns regarding their development. It's not a case of one thing, but when we look at a bigger picture, and when we ask some pertinent questions, then often little alarm bells start going off. So this week I've had to recommend to, two parents that I think their children need to be assessed by GSE or if they can afford it a Developmental Peadeatrician (that just jumps the gun a bit, because they would be referred on by GSE anyway, but at no cost).
Now these two children have only been with us since the start of this term, but it's the second child in both families that I've taught, so at least I have some prior rapport with both parents. One parent was absolutely relieved, the other took it really hard, as she already has a child with special health needs. It really is a tricky part of the job, as you really feel for the parents, are unsure of what their reaction will be, but know with the right support life will be so much easier for their child, and ultimately for the family. Shame the system doesn't work faster, as it leaves families in a state of worry until a diagnosis is made - like anything it's the not knowing. Once you know what your dealing with, then you can put strategies into place. Oh well, I guess that's why they pay me the big money LOL (yeah right!). I'm just after some sympathy here girls!! Or tell me to shut up and get on with it LOL!!
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Oh wow - thats tough for you Trace. I don't know what GSE is but I'm sure that in the long run they will both get the support they need. I'll give you tea and sympathy anytime.
Hello Milo - think you would get on well with my lab called Moro! LOL! Sounds like a tough week or two for you Trace, but I must say you Kindy teachers do a brilliant job! Sometimes I struggle trying to keep two kids under control, don't know how you do it with 30-40! As a parent though I find it great to be able to talk to the techers about things to do with development, in DS's case his speech. They were very supportive and gave me updates as they saw improvement. Keep up the good work! :)
I can just imagine how difficult that part of your job would be. But I totally agree with Mich, you Kindy teachers are AMAZING!! I am in awe of what you guys do on a daily basis. Kindy was briliant for Ethan. Tyler is allowed to go now but he's not toilet trained yet (GRRR!) so we have to wait until he is. But I'm soooo keen for him to start. I know he is going to get so much benefit from it.
I'm sure that even the parent who found it difficult to hear about her child will eventually be eternally grateful to you for picking up on it. The initial shock would have been hard, but in the long run it is best to pick these things up early. So although it must be tough for you, rest assured you are doing a great job.
Funny that your doggy has to poke his tongue out at you - do you tease him?! Kindy teachers are on my list of favourite people - couldn't do the job myself though!
Yep tough having to do that part of the job but lucky I reckon that these things are picked up early and the parents can get the intervention that is needed. (Rather than still be battling when the child is 11 - oops sorry ranting about us here :-) )
Well I can say that its hard for the parents, although Steven was picked up just before he started kindy. And your right Trace the world of the unknown is very hard but once you have that diagnose at least then you know what your dealing with and what to do to help the child. Once we knew Steven had autism I just had this big sigh of relief and okay now we know lets work to help him. I think in a way it was harder to deal wiht the fact that Liam was a typical child but he needed an ESW at kindy. But thats life i guess, kindy is great and I would keep my kids there forever if i could,LOL. Your kindy teachers all do a great job
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