I’m in a bit confused as to what to do. I think I’ve decided that I’ll do nothing.
Here’s the thing (please don’t judge):
Ever since junior kindergarten, Cam has always been in the same class as the kids on the autism spectrum.
Seven years.
He has always been in field trip groups, play day groups and small group projects with these kiddos.
Seven years.
He has always been in field trip groups, play day groups and small group projects with these kiddos.
Even for the grade 5 overnight trip he was paired to bunk with one of the boys with autism. It crossed my mind to ask them to switch Cam to another room after he made a comment in which he said he “just wanted a break”.
I was torn. In the end I left it.
All I could think of was that Cuyler will be going on the same trip and my greatest hope is that he shares the experience with someone tolerant of his issues.
I was torn. In the end I left it.
All I could think of was that Cuyler will be going on the same trip and my greatest hope is that he shares the experience with someone tolerant of his issues.
In the end, Cam had a great time.
Over the weekend I was talking to my friend who also happens to be one of the moms whose son has aspergers and whose company Cam really enjoys. She told me that the 3 boys on the spectrum will be in the same grade 6 class. I wondered to her if Cam would be in their class as he has always been placed with these guys.
Yesterday she let me know that her husband asked the resource teacher if Cam was in her son’s class. She said no, but said it was funny because one of the other moms whose son is on the spectrum asked her the same thing – if Cam was in their class.
My friend asked if I wanted her to contact the resource teacher to make sure she doesn’t consider putting him in the same class, since 2 parents asked.
I said not to worry about it. We’ll let it play out. I don’t imagine that they will do any sort of rearrangement at this late stage.
I told Sean about it. His concern is that they might.
I feel like a total of a d-bag with this attitude that he needs a break from these lovely kids and told my friend as much.
Her reply was “You shouldn’t feel like that. Cam deserves a break from autism. He’s a great kid.”
Her reply was “You shouldn’t feel like that. Cam deserves a break from autism. He’s a great kid.”
I do take it as a compliment that Cam has such a good demeanor with kids who are different. He has the patience and the empathy and I suppose an overall understanding of the disorder. Moreso than the other kids who don’t live with autism.
We don’t find out what class he’s in until Friday which doesn’t give me much time to get in touch with anybody in case a change is made. I suppose that’s why they wait til the last minute.
Oh well. I won’t worry about it until Friday.
I’m going to suck every last ounce of summer out of the next several days before all three are in school full time.
I’m going to suck every last ounce of summer out of the next several days before all three are in school full time.
You’re a great mum, Christine – Cam is part of the proof in the pudding here, and it’s wonderful that he’s so easy and embracing with kids who have special needs… and it’s okay for him to have a break from it too. Of course. And don’t feel bad about wanting that for him – it’s not a bad thing to want some ease for our kids. xox
I’m 100% with Maureen here. 100%. Cam deserves a break, you guys need a break….people need respite. There is no shame or jerk;shness in that at all. x
Don’t feel like a jerk. Sounds like your son is a great kid, and sometimes great kids get asked to do more because everyone knows they are great kids. he deserves a break. There should be someone in the office of the school all week. I’m sure if you called, they would let you know what’s going on.