Thank you to each one of you who has responded to my message. I
have printed each reply and am studying the information that you
have so gracioucly offered. I am short on time this morning so that
is why I am responding in one note and not individually. My husband
was going out of town this morning and has delayed his departure so
that he can attend the school meeting with me. He finally read all
the SM liturature that I had printed for him. Funny how different
personalities are - when I finally realized that this is what was
wrong I felt so much releif. He on the other hand got very upst -
how could this happen to his little girl? But I realized that I am
the one who sees her in her silent times not him. I take her to
school and to the birthday parties. I have been watching the
struggle for so long where he only sees little bits and peices so it
just appears that she is shy. I have to put him in positions to see
her when she really goes into her silence. Also, I have another
question for everyone: My daughter stopped saying please, thankyou,
I love you and does not hug or kiss (except her pets) about a year
and a half ago. We moved to a new state and left behinf friends
which I now realize really but even more stress on her. At first
this was so upsetting to us because we are so strict with her little
brother and he is a huge communicator. Does anyone else have this
problem. We hug and kiss her all the time and can tell by her body
lanquage that she loves it and loves us back - we miss her hugs and
kisses so much. Lastly, I have prepared for my meeting this morning
by having printed tons of info from the websites you all suggested
plus I have Amanda's artwork and pictures of her laughing and
smiling in her own environment. I am determined to help her school
understand this problem and hopefully reach out to the whole school
district. I feel such a strong calling as I am sure all of you do
also. I will update on our progress and again thanks for the
responses. I am so grateful for this group - THANK YOU