Seeking Mom's with Children Diagnosed as Learning Disabled

Hi T.,

Although i am not a mom with L.D. kids, I am a teacher. I have taught in NYC for 6 years. I then taught in Atlanta for 2 years in a "Montessori" based school. I have worked with LD kids in a heterogeneous setting. I do have 2 children 14 and 9 and was a stay at home mom. For the last few years I did go back to working part time in a nursery school because I was NY certified not NJ certified. I am currently working in the preschool and recongize the children with disabilities. The school I am in doesnt advocate the teachers to share their feelings or suggestions to the parents.(frustrating)
I have volunteered my time with autistic kids and loved it. Actually I had the opportunity to have my son volunteer his time as well. He loved it too. My preschool offered me full time next year but if you are starting up a school I would love to speak with you if you need help.
I do understand the special needs of a child and have the patience that is needed.
I do think there is a need for a private setting for these children. The moms would love it compared to a public school.

My name is Dawn. I am 44 years old, happily married for 18 years.I have 2 children 14 and 9, and I live in Monmouth county.
my email address is
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I wish you the best of luck.

T.,
I work with someone you need to speak with this. He is a Child Advocate and for many years has been leading the fight against schools diagnosing children and the fallout. His own grandson was mis-disgnosed and they were lucky enough to be able to intercede and get him the help he needed at that time. His focus issues were resolved without medication or alienating him from his class.

A dear friend of mine Marylou McGuinness was Home Schooling her child Liam and now has him enrolled in a supporting school which focuses more on development at their own pace. I have lots of information for you...my personal email is: ____@____.com My phone number is: ###-###-####. I'd be happy to hear from anyone with the same struggles.

I don't know the extent of your childs learning disabilities but if they cannot handle it in the public school, go private. I have had my daughter in a private school for children with disabilities for 15 years, never looked back! The district has to pay for the private school if they cannot educate the child in the town in which you live.

I have a son with Asberger's Syndrome and school has had its blessings and nightmares. It all depends on the staff you get to see the year through. A bad mix of teacher / student can cause any child to regress causing all kinds of problems. Nevermind an Uneducated with Special needs Principal / Vice Principal. I've experienced all of the above. You have to be willing to fight to remove your child from any class that is not working for him/her. You really have to be on top of your Child's IEP and fight for all the services he/she requires. Luckily for my son, this year we are excelling. I've had to go as far as to get a Professional Child Advocate to help with our IEP when the school would not give him what he needed.