This is good news all around. As for the punishing (I hate that word), this is probably always going to be a sticking point, don't you think? The important thing, IMO, is that consequences are framed as consequences and that there is some actual learning for DS involved. Cause/effect...and making sure the adults understand that communication needs to be clear, rational, and non-emotional (tall order).
The concern the assistant principal expressed is that non-compliance can be dangerous in an emergency. He does have a point, but that has never been an actual issue so far, thankfully.
I think the real issue is that some staff don't like it when kids mouth off to them (who does?) but refuse to consider DS's disability.
What is LBS? Behavioral specialist or something like that? Yes, ironic that the person who should be a critical facilitator doesn't seem to understand the role. I hope her baby is happy and healthy and...born on the early side of normal. :P
LOL, yeah
LBS is learning behavioral specialist, and is dedicated to DS's program, since there are several ASD/ IEP kids in there. But she just doesn't seem to get neuro-diversity at all, and expects all kids to be pretty much the same. I think she makes honest efforts, but unfortunately, her skill set is limited.
Oh, and his behavior has been outstanding for yesterday and today. Could be the change in meds, could be something else. Go figure.
Yay! So glad to read this. I did read a bit about Abilify and it sounds like it has some mood stabilizing properties? I'm going with med change. Does DS seem to feel better? Are you seeing any troubling side effects?
We're still early in the process so it is too soon to tell, but after a month of hyper / manic behavior and all sorts of issues at school, DS seems to be much calmer on the lower Prozac dosage and Abilify. He is still fragile, but seems to recover faster from setbacks. But we've been down this path before, so I'm not counting those chickens just yet...
