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TESTING TRISTYN

I took Tristyn to get tested yesterday. They weren't kidding. It really did take about three hours to get through all of those observations and tests! He did great with vision and hearing. I wasn't ever concerned there. He went willingly with each specialist and they had a good time with him:) He's so easy going and fun loving! So many forms to fill out, my goodness! I was kept pretty busy with those, so I didn't hear each and every question or direction asked of him. They want to test him more in fine motor skills. He was asked to do so many different things, I knew he wouldn't be able to process and do them all. So, we have an appointment for that toward the end of the month. And then came the speech which was the main reason for us being there. Yes, he will be getting more testing for speech - hands down. That one is going to be happening in mid October and then really, I won't get the final results of all of this good stuff until the beginning of November. That's kind of disappointing, but I understand the process. So that's where we are right now. I'm thinking if I had him in daycare a bit longer everyday, some of this might resolve itself. Poor kid hasn't had much exposure to his own age group since this current semester. He's been in daycare for 6 weeks and we've already noticed such a huge difference. I'm excited to get even more answers soon, so that we can be helping Tristyn get to where he needs to be. While I contemplate more daycare options, I might have an opportunity to take on a few more sections - teaching SPANISH! This would make me a FT teacher and of course, benefits, discretionary days, and a larger salary (the way it used to be all those years ago). I'm not sure what I'll do. I have a few days to mull it over I guess. This could be a solution to so many things, but the morning is already a bit of a handful.

  • Don't you wish,  once we figure out there's something not quite right, the answers would come right away, instead of involving a process? If there's a problem, let's do something about it NOW. I so feel that right now. Wishing you calm and peace during the process for Tristyn.  

    Whew - things will work out with the job. What a compliment to be offered more sections. Go you!

    Hugs,

    Donna

  • I hope this process continues to go smoothly and I hope you get the answers you are seeking, Jadon did much better nce I put him into a preschool, he does better with a more structured setting!  

    sending you lots of hugs in the upcoming weeks!

    Lot of Love,

    Samantha

  • Thanks ladies:)  Yes, I so wish I could go and have these additional tests done this week and get an action plan together sooner.  Urgh, frustrating . . . thanks for the encouragement.  I know you've both been at the starting gate before and I'm learning to navigate this other world.

    Happy Wednesday,

    Lindsay

  • Hi Lindsay,

    glad to hear Tristyn did well with the testing, and I hope you get answers soon.

    wishing you the best with the potential for additional work!

    erin

  • Oh Lindsay, so sorry you have to "get involve in a process".... hope all resolve on its own.... for Tristyn best..... Yes that was my main concern with Valentina, speech, I saw kids of her age speaking like grow up kids.... and she just mumble 3 or 4 words, all were sounds, but it has been 6 months in school now and oh boy, we can have a conversation now, so give Tristyn some time, he will do fine...... Que gran oferta para las clases de español.... y que gran oportunidad.....

    Un abrazo a todos

    Lorena

  • Wow- you're right alot on your plate.  i've never had to be more patient than I have over the last 2 years....seems like i'm always waiting on something....the 'process' !!! it really stinks sometimes!

    I've put Bella in a daycare setting one day a week (all other days she with dad or grandmas) and i think it's really helped her too.  there's something about kids the same age being together, learning together.... i think it really does help :)

    in regards to the opportunity to go FT...it might be hard to see how you could manage more on your plate, but we adjust and somehow work it out.  change is so scary sometimes...but usually is a good thing in the end- i'm trying to embrace this philosophy, :)

    can't wait to meet at SU- should be so much fun!

    Jennifer