tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146150806205257182.post4296625210570180580..comments2011-04-03T00:23:16.861-04:00Comments on E-Train: Lean Green Behavior MachineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146150806205257182.post-32745509066043209462010-06-06T01:34:31.563-04:002010-06-06T01:34:31.563-04:00I'm no parent. But, that kid sounds cool.I'm no parent. But, that kid sounds cool.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130776138284979286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146150806205257182.post-43913869489141524852010-06-03T18:40:44.847-04:002010-06-03T18:40:44.847-04:00Kids don't fit into boxes.
Our 8 yr old'...Kids don't fit into boxes. <br /><br />Our 8 yr old's teacher said mysteriously that she thought we should "have him tested," but then couldn't tell us for what. <br /><br />Feed them healthfully and let them play wildly. Monitor the inputs and encourage the beautiful outputs. <br /><br />That's what *I* think.Miss Ashhttp://www.perilouslyprecocious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146150806205257182.post-64878436397486774702010-05-27T09:14:16.070-04:002010-05-27T09:14:16.070-04:00Thomas is 7. 7 amazing years old. And thanks to al...Thomas is 7. 7 amazing years old. And thanks to all who offered your help. I think we have what appears to be a solid plan of action that will help us find ways to help Thomas and, most importantly, will avoid stigmatizing him.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977076421846431438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146150806205257182.post-88303860654683711592010-05-25T16:10:38.950-04:002010-05-25T16:10:38.950-04:00I unequivocally recognized that domino arrangement...I unequivocally recognized that domino arrangement to be Mr. Krabbs and SpongeBob. How old is Thomas? He sounds absolutely perfect.Jane Livelyhttp://fourjugs.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146150806205257182.post-27761403305668101452010-05-15T22:18:48.341-04:002010-05-15T22:18:48.341-04:00email me. Like mashuga mom I don't see yoru e...email me. Like mashuga mom I don't see yoru email. I, too, maybe be able to give some support and/or help. I could explain better by email.LoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895740887158076962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146150806205257182.post-60760831564968874762010-05-12T09:44:52.226-04:002010-05-12T09:44:52.226-04:00@ Everybody: First, thanks. My soul is a little li...@ Everybody: First, thanks. My soul is a little lighter knowing that we're not alone.<br />Second, I think the nature of my conflict is that he's obviously bright, but a bit hard to handle some times. He's that way at home, too -- a real patience tester -- which makes me wonder if my organic reaction to his behavior (yelling like a drill sergeant) is the right reaction. I mean, if his behavior has a physiological root and is beyond his control, then I may be doing more emotional harm than good. At any rate, looks like we'll be having quite a few discussions in the future. Pediatrician, principle ... anybody who will listen.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977076421846431438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146150806205257182.post-75351234840055031462010-05-11T23:48:35.605-04:002010-05-11T23:48:35.605-04:00I have worked with kids with ADD as a social worke...I have worked with kids with ADD as a social worker and unless there is a negative impact on your son I would not worry. He sounds exceptionally bright and that can cause lots of problems for kids that can look to be ADD, you might see an educational psychologist who can do a good evaluation. You can also try and see about a type of school where he can learn on his own pace, lots of charter and montessori schools are good at dealing with very bright children where they are free to excel and be themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146150806205257182.post-13680376803744581372010-05-11T15:16:23.801-04:002010-05-11T15:16:23.801-04:00Now I have to say that those color coding crap is ...Now I have to say that those color coding crap is over rated. I think your son sounds awesome. He has just the right kind of humor going on.<br /><br />I hope that you get things figured out, but in the mean time try not to stress about it.<br /><br />I know easier said than done. Hang in there.KittyCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089609329002975320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146150806205257182.post-17917352037861540352010-05-11T15:08:55.015-04:002010-05-11T15:08:55.015-04:00My oldest boy is 12 and we are told every year tha...My oldest boy is 12 and we are told every year that he is fidgety and distracted and disorganized and has sucky handwriting. It's been implied that he has ADD, and my husband (who has been diagnosed with ADD as an adult) agrees with this, although no one will ever come straight out and say, "Your kid has ADD." We even had a teacher hint that he had some sort of palsy, he fidgeted so much. That said, the kid gets straight A's, and his math teacher said that his brain makes logical progressions beyond his age. He got the 99th percentile with a little asterisk denoting "maximum score" for vocabulary on the standardized tests this year. His doctor says he's fine. So, I choose not to medicate him for ADD, since I am not convinced that there's anything wrong with him. My completely non-medical diagnosis is that Thomas does not fit in the nice little pigeon hole the system wants to squish him into. But that is true of all brilliant people. Talk to his doctor and keep the lines of communication open with the teacher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9146150806205257182.post-62182147776254011032010-05-11T14:58:34.053-04:002010-05-11T14:58:34.053-04:00Didn't see how to email you on your site- so h...Didn't see how to email you on your site- so here's my email-<br />MashugaMom@yahoo.com<br />I could be a helpful resource to you. I hope.Mashuga Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680140478993811311noreply@blogger.com