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Post by Christiansmom on Nov 11, 2003 20:11:21 GMT -5
Hi- we just recently received the diagnosis of ADHD for our 5-year-old son, Christian, and I was curious if anyone out there has found success with their child in a Montessori program?? I posted this question on the other board and got a few replies but thought I would post it here too. My son's teacher has told me that she would not recommend the program for him because it may be too distracting, but I have seen many improvements in him just from the first day of school. He is not even receiving services from the school as of yet because we are still in developmental IEP meetings. Anyone familiar with the Montessori method would know that it bases its teaching methods on the pace of the individual child. Maria Montessori wanted to reach out to children just like my son- children with the odds stacked against them. If Montessori is not for my son, who is it for? My son's teacher is very young and has no children of her own. Does anyone have any ideas??? Thank you...
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Post by catseye on Nov 12, 2003 11:26:19 GMT -5
Not really hands on experience, but from what I know about the montessori from a friend, I think it would of fit sd great!! Sd8 is adhd/autistic/hearing impaired... Anyway I understand that montessori's teach with "themes" to fit the childs interests... Sd is fascinated with a certain animal and I think the theme would help her to concentrate, because of her unusually high interest in the subject (probably due to the autism her fascination)...
Thats about all I know about them, I hope you get more informed responces!! Good luck
cat
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Post by eaccae on Nov 12, 2003 13:16:51 GMT -5
Montessori does a lot of sensory learning as well. And since most ADD/ADHD children seem to have extra sharp senses (which can sometimes drive us mad) I think it would work out really well. We almost sent DS but I was working near the school and when DD was born stayed home - hence the 45 minute drive was too much. I have always regretted not sending him because from all the research I have done and the observations in the classroom - he would have thrived. Because Montessori does more independent learning - there can be a better fit. Montessori isn't for everyone - but I know that it would have been a good fit for DS and if your gut is telling you it is a good fit for your son - I would go with it.
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