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    NJ Mom.....I can't thank you enough for your post. It was so helpful to read and I really agree with everything you said. I was hoping someone may have been in this situation with their own child and your experience is so helpful to hear about.

    In my gut, I know there is nothing wrong, from a disability standpoint, with my son. I do think these folks are well meaning, but he is just fine.

    Kriston, your suggestion about finding some MG kids to hang with is a good one. I need to put my head to how best to make that happen. I think you are right though...a little bit older and bright would be a good match for him.

    Chris, I am sure you're right about the aging up thing. And yes, it's not making friends so much as choosing to play with children on the playground rather than hang out on the bench with the teacher. he's not a big outdoor kid to begin with and he'd rather sit on the bench and give his teacher story problems. smile

    Thanks to all for the input. It helps alot.

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    Just to wrap this up....

    I had a very nice phone conversation with Dr. Amend last night and sent over the report and all sorts of forms and information on G today. We're going to do an evaluation (including whatever sort of test a 4 yr old can take) in late September. He said that the test he intends to do with G will take about 1.5 hrs. I need to figure out which one that is.

    Anyway, I let the Mental Health people know that we were going to get the 2nd opinion and hold off on the play therapy decision until that time.

    Thanks for your input everyone...it means a lot to have such a great sounding board.

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    Originally Posted by CatherineD
    He said that the test he intends to do with G will take about 1.5 hrs. I need to figure out which one that is.


    Either the WPPSI or the SB5, I think... Right?


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    Yes - sounds right Kriston.
    Catherine - this group has kept me sane through some very tough times. It makes me feel good to know that I can help and that some good will come from the difficulties we've endured.
    Keep us posted on Dr. Amend. Make sure you tell him what you know in your heart to be true. Let him know where you don't agree with the educators.
    Good luck!

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