Who belongs here???

[jillgibson]

I've noticed everyone question whether this is the right place for them to post or not. With the people that have posted so far, there is a wide variety of issues that qualify as special.
I feel like anyone whose child is seen by specialists (for any reason or condition) or goes to the doctor's for more than the regular childhood issues is welcome here. I think it is also a great place for people that are questioning whether there child falls into this category as well. Also, if a child is dealing with issues that effect their day to day lives, I feel they qualify.

So, whether the children are autistic, diabetic, were born with clefts, are developmentally behind, or are asthmatic....they are all special (and they were special before we knew these things about them too!) and I'm sure we'll meet more kids with different issues that will also belong.

I'm hoping I didn't leave anyone out, because I want anyone that wants to post here to be comfortable.

[Corinne]

Well said, Jill. I have to admit I wondered if I "belonged" since my special needs child is no longer with me.

[becca]

I agree ... well said, Jill. I often think that Robbie's special needs are not as *special* as other children. But, then I realized that what he does not have to endure in physical needs, is a blessing. But, other children may have to endure physical challenges, but not the emotional and educational/developmental challenges. Each child is different. No matter how *special* your special needs child is, we all belong here. Hugs,

Becca

[lindac]

I wish there had been a board like this when my son was growing up. I remember feeling so frightened and so very alone and there just wasn't anywhere to turn to talk with people who understood. Sean was hyperactive at a time when if you said your child was hyper it was fashionable, unless you had one who truly was. Sean had less than a week in a regular classroom. He was very gifted, placed in the highest rank in the state in reading. We realized after he was 18 that he was bi-polar also.

I am so glad to see a place where all who have kids with special needs can come. They are each important.

Blessings,

[judiann]

Like Linda said......I wish there had been someplace like this board when my son was growing up too. I argued with too many doctors that "something" was wrong....he was too sad for a normal 7 yr old boy....he was depressed, but nobody would listen. He would have times of being more hyper then normal....but the Ped. doctor I had then said to give him some coffee, it would settle him down....Amazingly, it worked!!!
In 2nd grade, they tried to "label" him dysleic {sp?} but found out he couldn't Read.....mainly due to his 1st grade teacher. He did good at home but I think it was because he knew all the storys we read.
The depression was there & the very beginnings of becoming bi-polar started then......but nobody listened.

I'm so glad this board was started. I know it will be a tremendous help, a wonderful source of knowledge & a great comfort to every one who posts here.

The support is already awesome

Love to all,

judiann