New School.

@rakski (156296)
Philippines
February 9, 2023 7:10am CST
~for my son. He is now in grade seven and his former school did not offer that. It was a very stressful journey for me (so my stress reliever is the baby boy ). Just a bit of information, my son has mild autism. His former school offered programs for children with disability but they are mainstreamed with the regular classes Getting to junior high is another story though since only few school offers the same program. There are some but the cost is way up high I cannot reach it . Fortunately for me, I found a smaller school that accommodates them. They have a program as well but it is separated from the main school which I did not really like. So I asked the school if he can try it out first at the main school. He is now in a regular school, but we have to study more and cope with their activities and lessons. Very hard but we are trying. One thing I noticed with my son, his maturity level is getting there. He is still socially awkward but I know he likes being with his classmates. He was able to sing with his group mates Infront of the class, story tell with a classmate and he painted and do some artworks. All of those I did not imagine him doing right now because he hates it. He is a work in progress.
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@DaddyEvil (174296)
• United States
9 Feb 23
It sounds like he's doing better than you thought he would. I hope he continues to do well in school.
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
9 Feb 23
You are right. When I made the decision to put him in regular school, I'm so anxious. But by it is quite better than I expected. There are realty though times but I'm living it one small step at a time
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@DaddyEvil (174296)
• United States
9 Feb 23
@rakski I hope he will continue to do well there.
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@marlina (154103)
• Canada
9 Feb 23
@DaddyEvil ,, So do I
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
16 Mar 23
I hope all the best and endeavours for your child
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
16 Mar 23
Thank you. I appreciate that
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
16 Mar 23
@Treborika thank you!
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
16 Mar 23
@rakski Me too
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Feb 23
I think junior high is a transitional time for all the kids. Sounds like he is adjusting well to the new school . . . hope he keeps it up and enjoys it .
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Feb 23
@rakski My kids were doing the online class for about a year and a half. Going back to real school was a bit strange (and a bit scary) but I do think it was the best thing for them. An adjustment, but a good adjustment.
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
12 Feb 23
@much2say yes, I think it is best to go back to school but yes, it is a very big adjustment for all
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
10 Feb 23
yes, it is an adjustment plus the fact that kids were homeschooled for two years during pandemic, this is a big adjustment
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
10 Feb 23
Good to see you Happy for you to see your son's progress
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
10 Feb 23
@rakski Quite active here but I have not been seeing you? Where have you been?
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
10 Feb 23
@allknowing just home. Busy with the new baby of my husband's nephew
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
10 Feb 23
good to see you too! how are you?
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
9 Feb 23
The goal of special education is to get kids back into mainstream education as soon as possible. I'm so glad your son is doing so well and hope he continues.
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
9 Feb 23
@DianneN true. And that is my goal really. He is really a work in progress
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
9 Feb 23
True. That is also the main reason I don't really like him to be at the other school. I like to develop his social skills more
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
9 Feb 23
@rakski Developing social skills is the most important thing for your son. So glad he's happy and doing well.
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@thebos (5960)
• Kisumu, Kenya
9 Feb 23
That's very nice I hope he continues to do well
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
9 Feb 23
I hope so too
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
11 Feb 23
@thebos good. It's noon here.
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@thebos (5960)
• Kisumu, Kenya
10 Feb 23
@rakski yeah, how was your day
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• United States
10 Feb 23
Great to hear your son is doing well and that he is maturing :)
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
10 Feb 23
Yes, thank you
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
9 Feb 23
I hope time will tell for him and the new school.
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
9 Feb 23
I'm hoping for that too
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@sol_cee (38669)
• Philippines
9 Feb 23
Heyyy welcome back! And I’m glad you could find a suitable school for your son
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
10 Feb 23
thank you!! Yes, I am happy to find a school for him. It was a big struggle
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Feb 23
It sounds like he's enjoying the new school. That will help him a lot with his studies.
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
9 Feb 23
I like to believe that too
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@JudyEv (381905)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Feb 23
That's so good that he seems to be coping well at the moment. I hope it continues. I'm sure it's very stressful at time.
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
9 Feb 23
He is still awkward but coping somehow. I'm praying it continues. And yes it is very stressful to me
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@sarik1 (7815)
11 Feb 23
That is nice good. glad to know.
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
12 Feb 23
thank you!
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@Rashnag (30597)
• Surat, India
10 Feb 23
I am so glad and happy to know about your son's progress. I know about this condition and know it's very tough. Keep up with the spirit and keep encouraging him. Take care
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
12 Feb 23
Thank you veryy much!
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@MasGion (1847)
• Malang, Indonesia
9 Feb 23
hope your son will got good progress n make parents proud
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@rakski (156296)
• Philippines
9 Feb 23
Hoping for that too