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Re: Anyone familiar with Dr. Ross Greene - Collaborative Problem Solving Techniques?

Yes, I am very familiar. I've read his books, have the cd and not only heard him speak, but have been to his clinic outside of Boston. Our entired education system should be rooted with his philosophies about how to deal with children. Whether a chlild has a "thing" - whatever neurological...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by cfvalente on 09-17-2008
Anyone familiar with Dr. Ross Greene - Collaborative Problem Solving Techniques?

Has anyone read Dr. Ross Greene's book -"The Explosive Child" and the concepts behind Collaborative Problem Solving for neuro-challenged children? If so what do you think of it? Do you utilize the techniques and what are your results? ~a

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by a on 07-26-2008
Utilizing Public School Services While Homeschooling

Has anyone decided to utilize their local public school "specialized services" such as the Intermediate Unit for their special needs child while homeschooling? Examples of this would be: Vision Therapist, OT/PT Services etc. If so, why have you chosen to do so and what are the benefits? What...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by hsiamy on 07-26-2008
Re: Bipolar Child

I am glad that you liked it! I am so sorry for your loss...I remember the days of sitting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (the NICU club) and wishing so badly that I didn't have to experience any of it...but ultimately in the end we somehow emerged on the other side w/a new found strength and...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by a on 01-25-2008
Re: Bipolar Child

Dear a, I just read your post on Welcome to Holland. I began to cry. I am even crying as I write this post. That is exactly how I feel right now. I didn't sign up for Holland. I would much rather be in Italy. I lost my first son to a very serious heart condition. I didn't want to be part of that...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by pks on 01-25-2008
Re: Bipolar Child

HI Pamela, You are welcome! I am glad to have helped a bit. I have learned to expect the unexpected...b/c that is usually what happens. Since day 1 - as a parent, I have been thrown quite a few curve balls. Here is something that I would like to share with you. Enjoy! ~a Welcome To Holland I am often...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by a on 01-24-2008
Re: Bipolar Child

Thanks so much for the reply. I appreciate you sharing your story with me. I have really just been trying to gather as much info as possible so I can get a lot of ideas and options. I am having to be super flexible with school with my son, but can't help feeling like we are falling behind. And I...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by pks on 01-21-2008
Re: Bipolar Child

HI Pamela! Boy does some of this sound so familiar! I have 2 boys (3 & 11) both w/special needs (Joubert Syndrome - a rare genetic syndrome that affects the cerebellum' s dev. - leading to all kinds of issues...physically, mentally, emotional, sensory etc.) They have some autistic tendencies...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by a on 01-20-2008
Bipolar Child

I am so glad this part of the web site is finally up and running. I was wondering if there are any homeschoolers of bipolar children? I started homeschooling a 7 yr old daughter and 10 yr old son last year after bullying issues with my son at a new school. Shortly after we moved to a new state, and new...

Posted to Special Needs (Forum) by pks on 01-19-2008

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