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WHAT NEXT where can we find help for this child and how do we cope with all this.
Our 4th grader was sent home told not to come back-we are in the process of having him declared aspergers.
Teachers said he is unteachable and we should put him somewhere were others are like him. He is very high functioning but other children knows hes different so they just keep at him until he melts down then its his fault teachers say he just needs to live in the real world. This is one of the most lovable little boys and he knows things most adults only wish they knew or could do. The schools here were we live in Georgia will not work with this at all-they want him just put somewhere--the drugs that doctors gave him with no testing at all just made him worse. He's mother has walked away from him said she wasn't going to "waste her time" We are at the end of a rope and as the grandmother I am so sad and so lost and I just don't know what to do anymore. I have to work to keep all of us going and I try so hard. Help Help we need help. Please someone somewhere there has to be help.
We are located near Statesboro, Ga and we just can't find any help here.
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Learning issues and special needs, My gifted child
Teachers said he is unteachable and we should put him somewhere were others are like him. He is very high functioning but other children knows hes different so they just keep at him until he melts down then its his fault teachers say he just needs to live in the real world. This is one of the most lovable little boys and he knows things most adults only wish they knew or could do. The schools here were we live in Georgia will not work with this at all-they want him just put somewhere--the drugs that doctors gave him with no testing at all just made him worse. He's mother has walked away from him said she wasn't going to "waste her time" We are at the end of a rope and as the grandmother I am so sad and so lost and I just don't know what to do anymore. I have to work to keep all of us going and I try so hard. Help Help we need help. Please someone somewhere there has to be help.
We are located near Statesboro, Ga and we just can't find any help here.
> 60 days ago
What the Expert Says:
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My advice is to search locally for autism services. There are services that will work with your child to help him cope with his behavior problems while still being able to attend school with typical peers. I wish I could guide you to specific agencies in Georgia, but I am not familiar with them. It can be a fight to find services for your grandson, but there are people out there. Keep faith, and keep looking. I wish you the best of luck.
> 60 days ago
Have you tried looking on the internet for Agencies in your state that work with children with Asbergers? They may be able to refer you to services available in your area or make some recommendations for his teacher. If you cannot find a local agency - try one from a neighboring state and see if they know of resources for you. I am in California and we have numerous agencies and resources for children with Autism. These children can be delightful and as the Director of a preschool that works with children of many abilities I can tell you that it is possible to successfully mainstream a child with Asbergers.
> 60 days ago
