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School age kids having behavioral problems in school

Posted by safetyshield @safetyshield, Oct 13, 2016

With the age of communication access. Kids are exposed to all types of information that can be confusing and disturbing. This exposure can cause behavioral changes to children that can effect their grades, physical problems and social behaviors in school and at home. As a child growing up with a disability I was bullied throughout 7 years in school. With the teachers and administration doing nothing. Not having the skills needed to resolve the bullying I was scared with the bullying for years to come. Now I have the knowledge and skills to deal with bullying and would like to share this with you all

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Ayesha, Alumni Mentor | @ayeshasharma | Sep 20, 2019
In reply to @pamelacelia "Definitely there are issues, mostly societal and like I mentioned with the limited resources available. I..." + (show)
@pamelacelia

Definitely there are issues, mostly societal and like I mentioned with the limited resources available. I really expected the groups to be like this one, where a person can post about an issue or concern or ask a question and the community will try to assist as best they can but so far it hasn't really been like that, the group admins mostly post links to articles and workshops, but honestly it's all about what the groups are trying to accomplish but basically they're stagnated due to lack of dialogue with the relevant authorities. Someone will try to answer the questions but the support is lacking.

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@pamelacelia I see. That is frustrating! I checked out the Autistic Society of Trinidad and Tobago on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autisticsocietytt/

I'm not sure if you're a part of this group but it looks like they host monthly meetings in San Fernando, and have a list of schools that are accommodating to students diagnosed with ASD. But anyway, I know how hectic it can be to travel to in-person meetings especially if they aren't nearby. Sometimes online communities are more helpful.

Here is a global support group called "Autism Mamas" https://www.facebook.com/groups/339749279805390/
They have one for dads too.

There's a special sort of warmth to the community here on Mayo Clinic Connect, so I see what you mean and I hope you'll continue coming here for support 🙂

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Ayesha, Alumni Mentor | @ayeshasharma | Sep 20, 2019

@pamelacelia Have you attended any in-person meetings, or do you have interest/ability to attend?

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Sep 20, 2019
In reply to @ayeshasharma "@pamelacelia I see. That is frustrating! I checked out the Autistic Society of Trinidad and Tobago..." + (show)
@ayeshasharma

@pamelacelia I see. That is frustrating! I checked out the Autistic Society of Trinidad and Tobago on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autisticsocietytt/

I'm not sure if you're a part of this group but it looks like they host monthly meetings in San Fernando, and have a list of schools that are accommodating to students diagnosed with ASD. But anyway, I know how hectic it can be to travel to in-person meetings especially if they aren't nearby. Sometimes online communities are more helpful.

Here is a global support group called "Autism Mamas" https://www.facebook.com/groups/339749279805390/
They have one for dads too.

There's a special sort of warmth to the community here on Mayo Clinic Connect, so I see what you mean and I hope you'll continue coming here for support 🙂

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@ayeshasharma, hi, I am on the Spectrum myself. I worked in Special Ed for eighteen years. I have a precious grandson who is in an inclusive classroom at school. He is on the Spectrum and is a sheer delight to us all.

Supporty McGroupface is a support group I highly recommend. I am on Facebook and have tons of special needs advocates , moms, therapists, and friends who advocate for our buddies. Feel free to look through and see if any click with you. Jane Peterson.

Love and hugs sent your way.
Mamacita Jane

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Ayesha, Alumni Mentor | @ayeshasharma | Sep 20, 2019
In reply to @mamacita "@ayeshasharma, hi, I am on the Spectrum myself. I worked in Special Ed for eighteen years...." + (show)
@mamacita

@ayeshasharma, hi, I am on the Spectrum myself. I worked in Special Ed for eighteen years. I have a precious grandson who is in an inclusive classroom at school. He is on the Spectrum and is a sheer delight to us all.

Supporty McGroupface is a support group I highly recommend. I am on Facebook and have tons of special needs advocates , moms, therapists, and friends who advocate for our buddies. Feel free to look through and see if any click with you. Jane Peterson.

Love and hugs sent your way.
Mamacita Jane

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@mamacita I love the name of the group! lol

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Eightieschild | @pamelacelia | Sep 20, 2019
In reply to @ayeshasharma "@pamelacelia I see. That is frustrating! I checked out the Autistic Society of Trinidad and Tobago..." + (show)
@ayeshasharma

@pamelacelia I see. That is frustrating! I checked out the Autistic Society of Trinidad and Tobago on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autisticsocietytt/

I'm not sure if you're a part of this group but it looks like they host monthly meetings in San Fernando, and have a list of schools that are accommodating to students diagnosed with ASD. But anyway, I know how hectic it can be to travel to in-person meetings especially if they aren't nearby. Sometimes online communities are more helpful.

Here is a global support group called "Autism Mamas" https://www.facebook.com/groups/339749279805390/
They have one for dads too.

There's a special sort of warmth to the community here on Mayo Clinic Connect, so I see what you mean and I hope you'll continue coming here for support 🙂

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I'm actually not a member of that group, I'm in another group called Autism Spirit, they usually post links from ASTT, the group operates out of two locations that are quite some distance a way from us, about 3 hrs drive either way I belive they have two branches so getting to a meeting is very difficult, thank you for replying to my comments and for taking the time out to research resources and groups available locally, I just need to find a space where we can fit comfortably. The schools are either to expensive or far away, so that's a whole other issue, I don't really have anyone close by to help out should I go to a meeting and I need someone to pick up the children if I run late or anything so I'm kinda between rock and a hard place.

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Eightieschild | @pamelacelia | Sep 20, 2019
In reply to @mamacita "@ayeshasharma, hi, I am on the Spectrum myself. I worked in Special Ed for eighteen years...." + (show)
@mamacita

@ayeshasharma, hi, I am on the Spectrum myself. I worked in Special Ed for eighteen years. I have a precious grandson who is in an inclusive classroom at school. He is on the Spectrum and is a sheer delight to us all.

Supporty McGroupface is a support group I highly recommend. I am on Facebook and have tons of special needs advocates , moms, therapists, and friends who advocate for our buddies. Feel free to look through and see if any click with you. Jane Peterson.

Love and hugs sent your way.
Mamacita Jane

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Thank you

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Sep 20, 2019
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@ayeshasharma

@mamacita I love the name of the group! lol

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Ayesha, it is kinda funny, isn't it? One of the admins is Kath Baker. She is Ausome.
Mamacita Jane

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Sep 20, 2019

To everyone in a situation like this, while you are waiting for answers, do these three things: 1. Love that child unconditionally . In every way that matters.2. Read with and to your child. Books are an education in themselves. 3. Widen the boundaries of your tribe. The ones who celebrate you and your child, and do not simply tolerate you.

I grew up knowing that even if the entire world was against me, I knew my Mama and Daddy loved me. And some of the church people went out of their way for me. I had one dear sister in the church who came to every piano recital. She impacted my world.

Prayers and love sent your way.
Mamacita Jane

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Eightieschild | @pamelacelia | Sep 20, 2019
In reply to @mamacita "To everyone in a situation like this, while you are waiting for answers, do these three..." + (show)
@mamacita

To everyone in a situation like this, while you are waiting for answers, do these three things: 1. Love that child unconditionally . In every way that matters.2. Read with and to your child. Books are an education in themselves. 3. Widen the boundaries of your tribe. The ones who celebrate you and your child, and do not simply tolerate you.

I grew up knowing that even if the entire world was against me, I knew my Mama and Daddy loved me. And some of the church people went out of their way for me. I had one dear sister in the church who came to every piano recital. She impacted my world.

Prayers and love sent your way.
Mamacita Jane

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Thank you so much, that's what I do, I try my very best to alway be patient and understanding of him and his needs, it's impossible to keep him from all the harshness, he's so very innocent and I've seen children in my own family mistreat him but I'm trying to create a safe space for him and surround us with people who love and care for us and will stand with and support us always. I appreciate your prayers and love.

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