tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post2347987488133314697..comments2023-11-03T14:36:20.471+02:00Comments on Around The Island: The Shape of HopeRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-49890816429628218202008-06-02T05:11:00.000+03:002008-06-02T05:11:00.000+03:00I'm so glad things went well. I used to substitute...I'm so glad things went well. I used to substitute at a special needs day care and we had a wonderful time together. I remember all of the children so fondly, and find myself wondering from time to time how things worked out for them, now that they're all adults.Julia Phillips Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392455413201190775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-90715804442809972142008-06-02T04:07:00.000+03:002008-06-02T04:07:00.000+03:00Hope is so important---this is such a wonderful op...Hope is so important---this is such a wonderful opportunity for Maya. I'm so happy for you!Fairly Odd Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974404093257620566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-2785855127505067132008-06-02T01:25:00.000+03:002008-06-02T01:25:00.000+03:00Oh Robin! I'm so happy for you. I'm so glad you fo...Oh Robin! I'm so happy for you. I'm so glad you found a school for Maya, one that you're comfortable with. She is going to thrive there! I am just so happy for you. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-39458279785039402952008-06-01T23:35:00.000+03:002008-06-01T23:35:00.000+03:00It's so good you can discern all the small things ...It's so good you can discern all the small things where Hope is wedged in-between <BR/><BR/>there are so many different places where Hope can be found<BR/>I would say it sounds as if you are on that journey of HopePieces of Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096718033921488677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-71625454704159863832008-06-01T20:20:00.000+03:002008-06-01T20:20:00.000+03:00An excellent post. When difficult decisions are to...An excellent post. When difficult decisions are to be made, and we finally do, the release is magnificent.anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-71835225291235203052008-06-01T15:58:00.000+03:002008-06-01T15:58:00.000+03:00That is absolutely fantastic. The fact that the k...That is absolutely fantastic. The fact that the kids are high functioning has to be a relief. I can only imagine the worries you have had over this. Maya is going to be fine, and she is going to thrive. I've said it before, and will probably say it again: Maya is a lucky little girl to have <I>you</I> as her mommy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-89348781919523082392008-06-01T15:53:00.000+03:002008-06-01T15:53:00.000+03:00you know in Sanskrit, maya is always associated wi...you know in Sanskrit, maya is always associated with magic, children are always magical in a sense.<BR/>glad to know she is starting kindergartenRamblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048279856792308653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-87575361085114063882008-06-01T07:35:00.000+03:002008-06-01T07:35:00.000+03:00Having experienced students with special needs (as...Having experienced students with special needs (aspergers/ autism - I think, but I'm no expert) in a mainstream environment it seemed that their needs would have been met better elsewhere. For one thing the teachers just have no idea how to respond in an appropriate, helpful manner. I also saw a lot of bullying too. These kids were a lot older than your Maya, but I guess it still applies. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I really hope she can thrive in her new school. She's a lucky girl to have a Mom who desperately wants to do the best by her. I think sadly this isn't always true, seems like some parents would rather try to hide their kids problems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-89178950920140269692008-06-01T06:57:00.000+03:002008-06-01T06:57:00.000+03:00i'm so glad you have made a choice and sound like ...i'm so glad you have made a choice and sound like you're pleased with it. hooray for supportive professionals! hang in there....Phyllis Sommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654761832717723000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-69194566733207929002008-06-01T06:36:00.000+03:002008-06-01T06:36:00.000+03:00I feel so glad for you to have reached this decisi...I feel so glad for you to have reached this decision and that the team is so supportive of her needs. It's always such a relief to have things settled; now we can relax and get ready for kindergarten!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681523260739807543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-43427131300607255832008-06-01T05:14:00.000+03:002008-06-01T05:14:00.000+03:00What an uplifting, inspirational post. Your inner ...What an uplifting, inspirational post. Your inner strength is remarkable. I am a teacher of teenagers, and there are some in mainstream who really need the more personal, small class attention you are providing your child from an early age. That is the place to begin, avoiding humungous problems later.<BR/><BR/>GemmaGemma Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466540188839321484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-22595166143460499332008-06-01T02:49:00.000+03:002008-06-01T02:49:00.000+03:00I feel your pian girl. I have an autistic son (Don...I feel your pian girl. I have an autistic son (Don't know what your little ones diagnosisis) And we had him in special ed for a long time and finally by the fourth grade we were able to main stream him. We began having troubles in middle school.<BR/><BR/>The bullies got to him fierce and bothered him all the time. Many a day he would call crying and asked to be picked up, because some bully picked on him. My husband and I decided that it was not worth it any longer, and that we never wanted to get "That" phone call. So we decided to home school and we have never looked back.<BR/><BR/>It is not for everyone and I think it is a personal choice, but for us and my son, it was well worth it.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04689263509227953924noreply@blogger.com