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[quote=Anonymous]Hi!  I grew up with a disability as did my DH and am now the mother of a child with Aspergers.  My and DH's disability has no behavior or cognitive components, so no accommodations growing up (we're that old) although we would qualify for it nowadays.

I find the word "retarded" ugly and mean so I'm glad it's not used anymore.  I have no problem with the word "Special Needs" to identify all children who need extra help and accommodation at school.

Behavior problems should be managed.  Period.  Hitting someone is unacceptable whether or not the child has SN.

My child with Aspergers is in PreK.  He is also the youngest in his class with a late summer birthday.  His classmates "help" him.  It's very cute.  They're too young to know his diagnosis but even at that age they realize he's different from them.  I give all the credit to his teachers for creating a warm and nurturing atmosphere in the classroom where EVERYONE learns:  my son, how to navigate school and the other kids learn tolerance and compassion.

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