Something nice about your SN kid

[Anonymous]

There is a non-verbal child in DS's class who apparently gets made fun of a lot. The teacher told me that this boy communicated to his parents that DS is who he prefers to sit next to. DS treats this boy just like any other kid. As I write this I realize that treating somebody how they deserve to be treated shouldn't be some great kindness, but still, I'm proud of DS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is a non-verbal child in DS's class who apparently gets made fun of a lot. The teacher told me that this boy communicated to his parents that DS is who he prefers to sit next to. DS treats this boy just like any other kid. As I write this I realize that treating somebody how they deserve to be treated shouldn't be some great kindness, but still, I'm proud of DS.

That's really wonderful. And shame on the other kids for making fun of a non-verbal child. All the SEL learning in the curriculum, and that's still what's going on? In contrast, your kid is putting good into the world.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My 16 year old with dyslexia and other learning issues is so profoundly down about everything academic. But he is the funniest, kindest young man. People just want to be around him. The other day I joked that I was pudgy - which I am - and he gently said “mom, don’t talk about yourself that way. It’s unkind. Be kind to yourself.” The world needs more men like him.

Love this thread! And the last comments brings tears to my eyes!

+1 me too

[Anonymous]

My son has a strict sense of right and wrong which can make him challenging to convince he should do homework but which gives him enough sense not to smoke pot, especially in the bathroom at school and get suspended.

[Anonymous]

DD is dyslexic with anxiety and ADD. She goes to a LD school for kids with dyslexia. A new girl joined her class and as her parents are military, they've moved around a lot. It was thus hard to get her diagnosed. Apparently DD has been helping her during class by reading instructions to her, writing things down for her to copy, and cheering her up when she gets down that her dad is deployed. My heart melted when her teacher relayed all this. My kid ,who not long ago could barely ready herself, who can be afraid of her own shadow, unprompted took it upon herself to help her classmate.

[Anonymous]

He is athletic. He mostly holds it together at school. He is able to maintain two friendships, in addition to one more casual one.

[Anonymous]

My DS with ADHD is such an affectionate kid. He gives the best hugs, can be very sweet (Mommy! You look so pretty!), and has the best laugh.

Love this thread. <3

[Anonymous]

I don’t know if this is exactly the point of this thread but I’m so, so proud of the work my kid has done to manage their emotions. We had a really tricky situation yesterday and I could see DC stopping, re-grouping, communicating what was hard and solving the problem. We got through it and truly two years ago, maybe even one year ago DC just count not have done this. It was still SO hard, and it breaks my heart that something that would be basically nothing to a NT child was a struggle, I was just so proud.

[Anonymous]

I just looked at that vent in the general parenting discussion about how hard tweens and teens are and I feel like I just can't relate. They talk about how they can't wait for their 13-year old to leave the house and I just feel like my 13-year old is a dream. I really wonder if it's because ages 2-10 were hell since they were special needs and we didn't know. Now we just see our kids' amazingness and I am definitely in no rush for them to leave the house.

[Anonymous]

My son is very good natured and forgiving, a very pure soul. He also loves listening to stories and is easy to delight with simple things in life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son is very good natured and forgiving, a very pure soul. He also loves listening to stories and is easy to delight with simple things in life.

Yes! On vacation last week, I took my ADHD son to a hotel for the night. We had so much fun just wandering the hotel, looking for vending machines, trying out the weight room. It was a new way to look at the world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know if this is exactly the point of this thread but I’m so, so proud of the work my kid has done to manage their emotions. We had a really tricky situation yesterday and I could see DC stopping, re-grouping, communicating what was hard and solving the problem. We got through it and truly two years ago, maybe even one year ago DC just count not have done this. It was still SO hard, and it breaks my heart that something that would be basically nothing to a NT child was a struggle, I was just so proud.

This is so moving, and inspiring. I like thinking that some of the roadblocks--though not all--will lift with hard work (theirs AND ours!)

[Anonymous]

My autistic kid has taught me to enjoy so many things I never would have given a try without him. My teen with ADHD has translated their hyperfocus into the most incredible creative writing. I am so proud of both of them.

[Anonymous]

my 11yo daughter works really hard in school and her teachers say she is sweet and kind. she is also a pretty good piano player.

adhd, language/communication delays ( possibly a disorder)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:6 yo DD doesn't have an official diagnosis yet and is still awaiting a full neuropsych. High anxiety with explosive behavior. She can spend hours on creative tasks and is so joyfully focused on her art. I keep a drawing on my desk that shows us all hugging, eyes scrunched closed, and says "When you are with me I feel hapy."

Awww.