down's child at preschool...concerned

[Anonymous]

I would much rather my kid be in a preschool, or K,1, 2 class, with a single child who has Down's than with all these disruptive ADHD, ASD and intensely disruptive SPD kids. It seems like 1/3 of this class cannot sit still and shouts out constantly -- and this is all A-OK.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would much rather my kid be in a preschool, or K,1, 2 class, with a single child who has Down's than with all these disruptive ADHD, ASD and intensely disruptive SPD kids. It seems like 1/3 of this class cannot sit still and shouts out constantly -- and this is all A-OK.

who says a child with down's can't also be disruptive? and also have adhd, spd, asd?

[Anonymous]

As a young child I went to daycare with a girl who had very serious development difficulties - mental retardation, almost blind, hearing aids, difficulty walking and with different movements. To this day, I think it was one of the best learning experiences I ever had to be in her class and to become her friend. I learned empathy, compassion, patience, and friendship... all key to the preschool curriculum. I hope your child (and your family) is able to have a similar experience.

[Anonymous]

23:35 here... let me clarify:
I meant to say that only 10% of DS children have severe compromised cognition. The 90% left have it from mild to moderate what will not compromise the child's or the class' progress.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:23:35 here... let me clarify:
I meant to say that only 10% of DS children have severe compromised cognition. The 90% left have it from mild to moderate what will not compromise the child's or the class' progress.

Not judging, but what does "moderately compromised cognition" look like?

[Anonymous]

more than likely they have someone who will work one on one with this child so they didn't feel the need to tell the coop parents. Or perhaps the child is higher functioning and will not need extra attention and therefore not take away attention from your child.

So you can probably rest easy that you won't have to work with this child. Unless you are just uneasy with a person with a disability in your presence.

[Anonymous]

It could be that this child does need some more attention. In my experience cooping, there are always one or two kids who end up needing 'more' attention, help, redirection, what have you. But that's just preschool for you. Most likely, whatever extra help this child may need will be well within your parenting skill set. i.e Eating playdough. Don't know what age they are talking about here but I've seen a few 2 year olds eat playdough without a disability. Need help with dressing? Not uncommon in preschool. Need help following directions? Again. Normal. Maybe this child will just need help more often but with the same kinds of things other kids need help with at this age. Now if this child can't walk or needs physical assistance with feeding or movement or medical care, that may be done by the teacher and then yes, you may need to watch more of the other children while the teacher helps the child with down's.

[Anonymous]

Oh c'mon, OP has to be a troll. And I'm not one to throw out the "troll" card but someone with this kind of ignorance and insensitivity has to be fake. But if they are real, what a sad person.

[Anonymous]

This is one reason I will not put my child in a co- op: seriously impatient, ignorant people like the OP. I would much rather she have children with disabilities in her preschool experience than a supposed "adult" like this in her classroom.

[Anonymous]

First of all, it's Down Syndrome.

Children with this condition are not violent, nor do they typically act out. They are loving, and and many are highly functioning individuals.

Because it's a co-op, you should not be responsible for handling the kids using any disciplinary measures. You should set up for projects, clean up in between, help with setting up snack, walk them outside, count heads periodically, etc. If you can't escort preschoolers outside, however, you should reconsider your choice of preschool and find one that's hands off. (There are plenty.)

Furthermore, most public schools are inclusive - especially in these difficult economic times. So if public is a choice, be prepared to have to "face" other children who are different from your precious son. If he's lucky, your son - unlike you - will develop compassion for others.

Good luck making friends with the other co-oping parents. Once they realize how ignorant you are, I doubt they'll want to socialize.

[Anonymous]

The selfishness and ignorance in this post just took my breath away. I really hope that the OP is just a troll.

[Anonymous]

OP, I'm going to put this as gently as I possibly can. ALL SCHOOLS ARE INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS. There is no such thing as a school for normal children versus an "inclusive school." Children with disabilities have the right to go to ANY public school. The school system has chosen the educational program that is appropriate and correct for this child based on his or her level of functioning. Your child, of course, may not be able to handle the academics and behavior stantands of this classroom. Too bad for him.

[Anonymous]

Troll, for sure.

[Anonymous]

No f-ing way this is real.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Keep in mind that not all children with Downs have the same level of functioning. Some Downs children function at a very high level - almost consistent with neurotypical children. The school likely would not have accepted the child if the child had needs that the school was not prepared to address (including, if necessary, by having a therapist specifically for that child in the classroom). As the PP noted, these children do not simply turn up at preschool one day having never been assessed or never having any prior support. I suspect the parents and the school thought this through carefully.

As for how I would feel about it, I would be happy that my children were learning about differences and inclusion at such a young age. Some of the much-discussed "feeder" preschools are schools that have as part of their mission embracing young children with special needs (although most of the students are neurotypical). If it were a negative, I can't imagine people would be clamoring to get into those schools.

I think I hate this new PC term more than "sensory issues" and "special needs."