DIS Dads The DIS Dad's Club VIII - The Online Mancave

[scott2997]

All you Yankees Fans out there and start giving some "props" to my Indians....

They just handed them a 3 game SWEEP.

First time they've swept the Red Sox in 10 years!!

 

[Mipatn]

Okay,

I got in a little trouble for posting this "publically" on facebook (from my DW), so I thought I'd vent more freely here.

Had my son's end of the year PPT today (this is the big meeting with the school principal, teacher, special ed staff, psychologist, OT, etc where you review how things are going and the plan for next year). He transitioned to the 5th & 6th grade school this year, and all year, my son's teacher has not been on-board with the plan. He's one of those "I-don't-really-believe-autism-is-real" guys who thinks that if you just crack down on these kids, they'll be fine. Been a pain in my *** all year. My son is extremely intelligent, but definitely has autism so cannot relate to social situations, doesn't not unstand non-verbal cues and "freaks out" with chaotic and unstructured environments (such as the ones that occurred all year). It was like we were back to square one, 4 years ago before his diagnosis. A real nightmare!

Thank God for the wonderful special ed teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists and school psychologists who have managed to piece together a support system for my DS even without this ******* on board with the plan. It got so bad, that since December the principal had my DW and myself on his calendar for an hour every month to hear us complain about this teacher. That has been gratifying, too, since it is not lost on this guy's boss that he's an idiot.

Fortunately, I am very blessed to have a good friend who is also a developmental pediatrician (and autism specialist) who we brought to this meeting today. He really smacked this teacher down today. It was a joy to behold! If any of you have to endure PPTs, I highly recommend bringing an impartial friend (who is not the parent). When I have to conduct family meetings at work (on the other side of the fence), this is what I recommend to families. If nothing else, it makes it seem less like a pile-on.

The only upside to this year is that it has continued to bring us closer as a family, and in particular to bring DW and me closer. I know that often these diagnoses break families apart, but fortunately, we have not sufferred that fate. And like my friend the developmental pediatrician says, every good school year is like money in the bank. Well, it wasn't a good year, but it could have been a lot worse.

Thanks for listening!

Chris, VENT AWAY!!!!

My DW and I are closer today than ever before, I guess that you can go either way and I am glad to hear that you guys are closer!!!!!!

So for putting up with the lunatic teacher, why don't you guys.............



Go to Disney World.................Have a great trip in a few days

 

[theduck619]

Okay,

I got in a little trouble for posting this "publically" on facebook (from my DW), so I thought I'd vent more freely here.

Had my son's end of the year PPT today (this is the big meeting with the school principal, teacher, special ed staff, psychologist, OT, etc where you review how things are going and the plan for next year). He transitioned to the 5th & 6th grade school this year, and all year, my son's teacher has not been on-board with the plan. He's one of those "I-don't-really-believe-autism-is-real" guys who thinks that if you just crack down on these kids, they'll be fine. Been a pain in my *** all year. My son is extremely intelligent, but definitely has autism so cannot relate to social situations, doesn't not unstand non-verbal cues and "freaks out" with chaotic and unstructured environments (such as the ones that occurred all year). It was like we were back to square one, 4 years ago before his diagnosis. A real nightmare!

Thank God for the wonderful special ed teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists and school psychologists who have managed to piece together a support system for my DS even without this ******* on board with the plan. It got so bad, that since December the principal had my DW and myself on his calendar for an hour every month to hear us complain about this teacher. That has been gratifying, too, since it is not lost on this guy's boss that he's an idiot.

Fortunately, I am very blessed to have a good friend who is also a developmental pediatrician (and autism specialist) who we brought to this meeting today. He really smacked this teacher down today. It was a joy to behold! If any of you have to endure PPTs, I highly recommend bringing an impartial friend (who is not the parent). When I have to conduct family meetings at work (on the other side of the fence), this is what I recommend to families. If nothing else, it makes it seem less like a pile-on.

The only upside to this year is that it has continued to bring us closer as a family, and in particular to bring DW and me closer. I know that often these diagnoses break families apart, but fortunately, we have not sufferred that fate. And like my friend the developmental pediatrician says, every good school year is like money in the bank. Well, it wasn't a good year, but it could have been a lot worse.

Thanks for listening!

Chris, keep up the good fight. It's those who continue to push that will make it easier for those familieis who will follow.

 

[theduck619]

Oh I very clearly married WELL above my means.......She's the smart one, I'm just a very good con man

Aren't we all

 

[theduck619]

Yes, SE.



Will do... I can't even imagine...

Do you get up to Indy on a regular basis at all?

 

[trennr]

I like the Jedi Stitch avatar!

Isn't this his fourth or fifth avatar in 2 days?

Thanks...and yes...yes it is.

Actually...Jedi Stitch was my standard Avatar for several years...then I switched to Dr. Doofenschmertz for a few months...then the Blue Disdads logo...then when I started playing with the red Dads Icon...I couldn't get it to come in clear in the 100x100 size...so I went back to Stitch.

More my style...as I'm more mischeivious than evil...and Stitch as a Jedi...that's too cool. Meega-nala-queesta!!!

 

[AJRitz]

It's a good thing I didn't convince DW to book a Disney trip for this summer.
Barring any surprises, I'll be in employment limbo starting Monday at around Noon (we're supposed to come in for four hours on Monday morning to "assist in effectuating an orderly shutdown.").

 

[afwdwfan]

Do you get up to Indy on a regular basis at all?

Not regularly... I don't think I've been in Indy since probably December.

I'll be at the airport Saturday morning though.

 

[trennr]

It's a good thing I didn't convince DW to book a Disney trip for this summer.
Barring any surprises, I'll be in employment limbo starting Monday at around Noon (we're supposed to come in for four hours on Monday morning to "assist in effectuating an orderly shutdown.").

Bummer.

 

[DisDadDoc]

POINT BEING.... has anyone seen AirGoofy since UCONN whipped Kentucky up a week and a half ago??? I am kinda worried for him.

And I was wondering what's up with my BBQ?

Maybe he changed his user name?

It's a good thing I didn't convince DW to book a Disney trip for this summer.
Barring any surprises, I'll be in employment limbo starting Monday at around Noon (we're supposed to come in for four hours on Monday morning to "assist in effectuating an orderly shutdown.").

Oh, no!!!! That stinks, Aaron!

 

[afwdwfan]

It's a good thing I didn't convince DW to book a Disney trip for this summer.
Barring any surprises, I'll be in employment limbo starting Monday at around Noon (we're supposed to come in for four hours on Monday morning to "assist in effectuating an orderly shutdown.").

I kind of wondered if you or Fed would be affected by this... although it sounded like your position would be one that would likely be affected. I hope they can get something worked out and not even have a shutdown to worry about. I guess the odds of our lawmakers reaching an agreement on anything are slim to none though. Good luck, and hopefully it won't be anything that is long and drawn out.

 

[Mipatn]

We're probably going to take the plunge to a therapy dog this year, and our school psychologist (who runs a pet rescue) is keeping an eye out for a good one. There's one at the school that has also worked wonders.

And thanks again, guys, for letting me vent

Chris, Let me know how it goes if you get a dog.
We were offered one last month, for $13,000.00
We are going to wait for a few more years to get one.

 

[theduck619]

It's a good thing I didn't convince DW to book a Disney trip for this summer.
Barring any surprises, I'll be in employment limbo starting Monday at around Noon (we're supposed to come in for four hours on Monday morning to "assist in effectuating an orderly shutdown.").

We'll keep you in our prayers as well, Aaron. Politics aside I will also pray that they get off their high horses and remember who they work for

 

[theduck619]

Not regularly... I don't think I've been in Indy since probably December.

I'll be at the airport Saturday morning though.

I live 10 minutes from the airport. What time do you have to be there?

 

[DisDadDoc]

Chris, Let me know how it goes if you get a dog.
We were offered one last month, for $13,000.00
We are going to wait for a few more years to get one.

$13,000! The scared smilies aren't strong enough for this!

Although our dog would be therapeutic, there's no way we could afford to spend that (would seriously cut into our Disney trips!). We'd get a trained dog from our school pyschologist instead. But I'll certainly let you know. At the PPT this am, I told her, after we get back from Disney...

 

[afwdwfan]

I live 10 minutes from the airport. What time do you have to be there?

My flight leaves around 11 or 11:30

 

[AJRitz]

I kind of wondered if you or Fed would be affected by this... although it sounded like your position would be one that would likely be affected. I hope they can get something worked out and not even have a shutdown to worry about. I guess the odds of our lawmakers reaching an agreement on anything are slim to none though. Good luck, and hopefully it won't be anything that is long and drawn out.

Yeah. Tide took a turn for the worse this afternoon. It went from both sides arguing over how big the cut would be (and how much would come from defense appropriations) to the inclusion of a bunch of policy riders in the bill. It was getting contentious as the rubber hit the road on the budget cuts target already, so the policy riders pretty much threw the whole train off the tracks.

 

[theduck619]

My flight leaves around 11 or 11:30

Man, right in the middle of paint a thon 2011 at our house. When Stopher gets back we need to try and schedule something. Maybe we can meet somewhere in the middle between the two fo you.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

It's a good thing I didn't convince DW to book a Disney trip for this summer.
Barring any surprises, I'll be in employment limbo starting Monday at around Noon (we're supposed to come in for four hours on Monday morning to "assist in effectuating an orderly shutdown.").

Very unfortunate… Hopefully this will not last all that long.

 

[dvczerfs]

Okay,

I got in a little trouble for posting this "publically" on facebook (from my DW), so I thought I'd vent more freely here.

Had my son's end of the year PPT today (this is the big meeting with the school principal, teacher, special ed staff, psychologist, OT, etc where you review how things are going and the plan for next year). He transitioned to the 5th & 6th grade school this year, and all year, my son's teacher has not been on-board with the plan. He's one of those "I-don't-really-believe-autism-is-real" guys who thinks that if you just crack down on these kids, they'll be fine. Been a pain in my *** all year. My son is extremely intelligent, but definitely has autism so cannot relate to social situations, doesn't not unstand non-verbal cues and "freaks out" with chaotic and unstructured environments (such as the ones that occurred all year). It was like we were back to square one, 4 years ago before his diagnosis. A real nightmare!

Thank God for the wonderful special ed teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists and school psychologists who have managed to piece together a support system for my DS even without this ******* on board with the plan. It got so bad, that since December the principal had my DW and myself on his calendar for an hour every month to hear us complain about this teacher. That has been gratifying, too, since it is not lost on this guy's boss that he's an idiot.

Fortunately, I am very blessed to have a good friend who is also a developmental pediatrician (and autism specialist) who we brought to this meeting today. He really smacked this teacher down today. It was a joy to behold! If any of you have to endure PPTs, I highly recommend bringing an impartial friend (who is not the parent). When I have to conduct family meetings at work (on the other side of the fence), this is what I recommend to families. If nothing else, it makes it seem less like a pile-on.

The only upside to this year is that it has continued to bring us closer as a family, and in particular to bring DW and me closer. I know that often these diagnoses break families apart, but fortunately, we have not sufferred that fate. And like my friend the developmental pediatrician says, every good school year is like money in the bank. Well, it wasn't a good year, but it could have been a lot worse.

Thanks for listening!

sorry you had to deal with this guy all year, thank god its almost over. we have gone through a few years ourselfs with some not so great people. when our dd was in 2nd grade, it was determined she had an iep. very long story short, they wanted to push her along and just basicly push her into the cracks. we didnt bring a learning specialist with us to our first iep meeting, we brought our lawyer!! who my wife worked for at the time and is now a pa state judge.shes now a sr. in high school and is on the honor roll!! thank god she has run into alot of good teachers over the years that even to this day will help her if she has a problem with the work. she loves math and is a wiz at all the maths. english and writing is not one of her strong points.(dont know were she gets its from)but pulls a strong b in it. shes not on of theose kids that it just happens for, she has to work for everything she gets. we had a few frustrating years in the earlier years but she has learned how to handle the sysyem on her own.