I am not sure how much of your students problem is with SM. My daughter is in
3rd grade. She was diagnosed with SM in preschool. She used eye contact. That is
how the teachers knew she was trying to tell them something. Her eye contact is
how we knew if she was happy or not. She would talk to a few of her really close
friends. Her first grade teacher would take her to a room with a friend and they
would record her tests, then the teacher would listen to the recording. In the
beginning her therapist diagnosed her as a strongwilled child. I know she got it
honestly. So we had to curve that will to talk, and help her get past being
terrified to talk. She is now in 3rd grade and talks to alot of the people in
the school. Her Dr. said she most likely wouldn't talk until 4th grade. but she
has some really good teachers, who took their time and didn't make issues of her
talking. She has made honor roll twice this school year.
Has your student been tested for speach? He may qulify(sp so sorry) for speach
theraphy. Or some other kind of help. Has any one come into observe him, in the
class room? I hope this has helped. Good luck
Shelly



Shelly Holloway


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