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Post by Honeysmom on Apr 30, 2004 7:06:56 GMT -5
I want to know what other parents think of summer school. We are still working with Honey's school on his testing and such, but at this point, they are strongly suggesting summer school for his speech and language. I really don't have a problem with it, in fact, I like the idea if it will help him next year b/c the expectations for all day kindergarten are so high. But...the school does not offer it and my insurance won't cover it b/c it is a service the school is "supposed" to provide. Our hospital that we go to has it, it is a 1 hr session twice a week, for $120! That would be a total cost of $2880 for the summer. I think that is a lot of $, at least it is to us. (no payment plan offered on non-covered services!) If I had the extra $ laying around I'd probably do it, but I don't and now I feel guilty. What I really want to do it make the school pay for it or make them offer it, but I doubt that is a possibility. Now what do I do???  Becky |
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Post by crillmom on Apr 30, 2004 8:28:53 GMT -5
You might think about having a tutor. Ask around at his school many times the teachers tutor over the summer to make extra money. It really will give him a head start for the coming year.
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Post by rosyred45 on Apr 30, 2004 12:01:38 GMT -5
along the lines of crillmom...what about a college student that is majoring in either early childhood or some other form of education?
Just a thought....
Kaiti
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Post by aimee30 on Apr 30, 2004 12:32:42 GMT -5
First I would find out why the school won't pay for it. Is it because it is summer school? Then I would check into a tutor. If you can afford it do it. If not, I wouldn't feel guilty.
My son had speech problems too and went to school as soon as he turned 3. He didn't go to summer school and still did pretty well. He did take speech until the beginning of last year (3rd grade).
Hope you find something!
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Post by mom2tj on Apr 30, 2004 20:23:29 GMT -5
I had my son tutored las year 2 x a week 1 1/2 hours it made a wold of difference but it is expensive, I hear some teachers do it but I found none around here I put it on my income taxe as a medical expense and got alot of it back....
good luck....
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Post by Honeysmom on May 1, 2004 14:31:45 GMT -5
I guess the school thinks that they don't have to pay for it b/c they don't offer it in the summer. I don't see how that makes sense, but I have a thought. I forgot that I moved (well not really, but you know) and when I checked the mail today I got a newsletter from the school, and we are in a different district now. I knew that all along, but it never dawned on me really. This school district offers summer speech therapy, and now being residents of the district Honey should be eligible. Maybe that is a little underhanded since we will be moving back out before school begins again, but I need to think about it. Otherwise, I love the idea of a tutor or a college student. I am going to check into those also. Some of the stuff I can do at home here, but some of it I really can't. I don't know how to teach him concepts that are more abstract. Like try explaining to him that when you are talking about yourself you use "I", but someone else you are talking about is referred to as "You." I end up getting confused myself. As a result he continues to say "You is tired." Meaning he is.  He just doesn't get stuff like that. |
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Post by rosyred45 on May 3, 2004 9:04:38 GMT -5
When you are speaking with him, just correct and make him repeat it. It's the repetition that after a while he'll get used to. Don't be harsh, that would just frustrate you both, but a gentle reminder
"Remember, what do you say if you're tired? I am tired" I know you said he doesn't get that concept, but just the repetition of it, make it into a song.....
OK, maybe the I AM TIRED SONG could turn into I AM TIRED OF THIS SONG, but it's something that might work.
Kaiti
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Post by aimee30 on May 3, 2004 10:26:22 GMT -5
Does Honey have problems with speech other than using words improperly? For example does he say R's when it should be L's? If he does you can talk to the school and see if there are things you can work on with him at home.
I don't remember the specifics, but when Logan was in speech (about 5 years ago) we did something with a tongue depressor. It was supposed to help with some of his R's.
It may be that you can talk to his speech/language pathologist at school and she can offer some help on things you can work on at home.
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Post by Honeysmom on May 4, 2004 15:05:17 GMT -5
There are a lot of sounds that he cannot make, but the therapist keeps telling me that it is normal for kids his age to not be able or to have a hard time pronouncing them. It is mainly L's R's and W's, like running is wunning. He also has a hard time with the compound sounds like "th," those are all F's to him. I am not really worried about that.
It is really hard to explain what he does not get, but it is mainly more of an abstract thing. He also is has a really hard time being part of the correct conversation. Like if you ask him what he had for lunch there is a good chance that he'll give an anwser like "I have 10 toes." I think his speech problem is somewhat a processing problem also. I am not too sure.
We do sing songs about a lot of things and it seems to help sometimes. The hard part with him (probably all kids) is getting him to do something he has no interest in and sees no problem with. I am sure he gets all that stubborness from his dad!!! ;D
Becky
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Post by AnneM on May 4, 2004 15:57:01 GMT -5
Hey Becky! I personally would say that if Honey is eligible right now for the school's speech therapy then GO FOR IT !! .. You live in that district NOW ... never mind about tomorrow ... and for the time you live there Honey is eligible! ... GOOD LUCK in whatever you decide!
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Post by rosyred45 on May 4, 2004 19:15:36 GMT -5
Yes, remember, ALL the traits we don't want to admit to are the DAD"S ;D
And I do agree with Anne, if you can get it now, why not, you might be given an exection later if you do.
And yes, most kids, and the more I've listened, adults too, have a hard time enunnciating......don't take it to heart,
Good Luck
Kaiti
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