Post by Zotz on Apr 12, 2004 13:07:12 GMT -5
Hi again,
My son is in the midst of evaluation for this problem. I've provided checklists and sent a reminder today that I needed them back. (it's been over a week since I sent them to her.) Her response was that they needed a doctor's name and fax number, or an addressed and stamped envelope.
I'm absolutely unwilling to provide an outside entity personal information such as that, on myself or my child. I might consider in the future, if I felt it was warranted, but at this stage, the beginning of evaluation I do not believe it necessary at all.
Is there a legal issue to be concerned with here? Is this standard operating procedure with the schools? I've signed the forms that are required, that the doctor and schools can share information, but they have no doctor information so I never cared. What have others done in this scenario?
It's pretty aggravating, I just need the stinkin' checklists back. The doctor told me to bring the checklists back to the receptionist area when completed, and I thought that was easy enough.
I'd like to see the forms, myself. Especially this one teacher who has been such a pain in the a$$. She's the one who prodded my boy into admitting in front of others that he "chooses" not to do stuff. When asked later, he admits that he does that maybe 10% of the time. So basically, in the end, it's down to her constantly labeling him as "bad" and me trying to figure out why he's so lost and confused this year. ARGH!
I'd like to have him tested for CAPD also, because the problems escalated this year when he has this (same as above) teacher that speaks in a monotone voice (according to my son). Plus, his difficulties are mostly present when given verbal instructions - he fails to follow through. But, if everything is written out for him, he completes it all great. He couldnt' hear from age 2 to age 4, he had painless ear infections and we all (like 6 family members??) thought he was just being stubborn. It was total dumb luck that we found out there was a problem, when I passed by a "Health Fair" for low-income parents. He saw the firetrucks and wanted to stop, even though I felt uneasy taking advantage of their services given the intended audience. But, we stopped and he got a free toothbrush, stickers, met a police officer, stuff like that. And, they tested his hearing. He didnt' hear *anything*. I don't mean that he had trouble, I mean he couldn't hear any of the tones. The tester told him how to raise his arms again, thinking he misunderstood her. And, again, he didnt' respond, at which point I started freaking out and they gave me a paper and referral and information on how to get medicaid, etc. Very helpful. But, me, being stubborn, had to stick around because I wanted to be sure the equipment was working, haha. So, the result of that time? He reads lips Great! He had the tubes placed, the gunk was drained, (still no pain! evil!) and his final hearing test decided that he was unable to hear high frequencies, and he may always have that problem but it doesn't affect his hearing really.. or does it? That's why I want him tested for CAPD.
Anyway, I'm not sure of the problem, that's why we need these checklists back! That's just the first step! And, I can't even get past that!
On top of it, I'm inches away from literally yanking him out of the school district, packing up the stuff I want to keep, quitting my job, moving back to WA, and forgetting the past 7 months. Every little thing like this, in GA, is driving me bonkers!
MAN!
My son is in the midst of evaluation for this problem. I've provided checklists and sent a reminder today that I needed them back. (it's been over a week since I sent them to her.) Her response was that they needed a doctor's name and fax number, or an addressed and stamped envelope.
I'm absolutely unwilling to provide an outside entity personal information such as that, on myself or my child. I might consider in the future, if I felt it was warranted, but at this stage, the beginning of evaluation I do not believe it necessary at all.
Is there a legal issue to be concerned with here? Is this standard operating procedure with the schools? I've signed the forms that are required, that the doctor and schools can share information, but they have no doctor information so I never cared. What have others done in this scenario?
It's pretty aggravating, I just need the stinkin' checklists back. The doctor told me to bring the checklists back to the receptionist area when completed, and I thought that was easy enough.
I'd like to see the forms, myself. Especially this one teacher who has been such a pain in the a$$. She's the one who prodded my boy into admitting in front of others that he "chooses" not to do stuff. When asked later, he admits that he does that maybe 10% of the time. So basically, in the end, it's down to her constantly labeling him as "bad" and me trying to figure out why he's so lost and confused this year. ARGH!
I'd like to have him tested for CAPD also, because the problems escalated this year when he has this (same as above) teacher that speaks in a monotone voice (according to my son). Plus, his difficulties are mostly present when given verbal instructions - he fails to follow through. But, if everything is written out for him, he completes it all great. He couldnt' hear from age 2 to age 4, he had painless ear infections and we all (like 6 family members??) thought he was just being stubborn. It was total dumb luck that we found out there was a problem, when I passed by a "Health Fair" for low-income parents. He saw the firetrucks and wanted to stop, even though I felt uneasy taking advantage of their services given the intended audience. But, we stopped and he got a free toothbrush, stickers, met a police officer, stuff like that. And, they tested his hearing. He didnt' hear *anything*. I don't mean that he had trouble, I mean he couldn't hear any of the tones. The tester told him how to raise his arms again, thinking he misunderstood her. And, again, he didnt' respond, at which point I started freaking out and they gave me a paper and referral and information on how to get medicaid, etc. Very helpful. But, me, being stubborn, had to stick around because I wanted to be sure the equipment was working, haha. So, the result of that time? He reads lips Great! He had the tubes placed, the gunk was drained, (still no pain! evil!) and his final hearing test decided that he was unable to hear high frequencies, and he may always have that problem but it doesn't affect his hearing really.. or does it? That's why I want him tested for CAPD.
Anyway, I'm not sure of the problem, that's why we need these checklists back! That's just the first step! And, I can't even get past that!
On top of it, I'm inches away from literally yanking him out of the school district, packing up the stuff I want to keep, quitting my job, moving back to WA, and forgetting the past 7 months. Every little thing like this, in GA, is driving me bonkers!
MAN!
They kept avoiding me. I finally had a conference with her teachers and the guidance counselor. I mentioned it then and they said they would find them and fax them over to the doctor's office. 
! Unfortunately, he has had at least 4 teachers like this. His kindergarten teacher used to send him out to the hall with his nose against the wall. Her form of discipline was public humiliation, and he was only 5. His Spanish teacher stopped the class a few months ago, made everyone be quiet, and made him call me at work to tell me that he had forgotten his homework at home. He was SO 
embarrased that when he got home and called me, he cried so hard 
.
Just getting the assesments done seems to be a big part of this whole nightmare. Is there supposed to be direct communication between the school psychologist and the pediatrician?
! I've been hearing that for too long! Let me know what you think.