I've helped in my daughter's class and I think it just gave her a crutch
and slowed down her progress. My daughter is a freshman in high school this
year and she was put on a 504 plan after being rejected for special ed. She
has the special ed counseler and an advocate in the school. If you do go
with an EA make sure it's someone who knows about SM and will help her
without talking for her or otherwise enable her. Good Luck
----- Original Message -----
From: "Amanda" <froghwd@...>
To: <selectivemutismsupportgroup2@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 12:52 AM
Subject: [Selective Mutism Support Group] Update on Mackenzie


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> Thanks for the welcome. I took some advice and gave a few pages on SM
> to Mackenzie's teacher today. She is going to take it home this
> weekend and read it over (She does not teach on Friday's) I think she
> was interested in reading it.
> I got another report today that the teacher was ready to call us to
> come get mackenzie. She refused to sit in her chair and would not
> talk of participate in anything. She got throug the day though. I am
> wondering if tiredness will fuel her SM. She was tired and cranky
> today to begin with. I will keep you updated in our progress and I am
> sure I will have lots of questions too.
> One side note, does anyone have an EA (Educational assistant) working
> with your child in school. I am thinking this will help mack and I am
> not sure if I am justified in pushing the school for one. I know we
> have to go though some assesments first. We are just in the beginning
> stages with this issue. I am so worried and my mind is thinking ahead
> of some possible aids for her. Have any of you volunteered in your
> child's class and did it help or hurt the situation. Any advice is
> very very appreciated. Thanks so much
> Hugs
> Amanda
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