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[quote=Anonymous]I know exactly how you feel. You aren't alone, its just hard when there isn't anyone you know personally in your immediate circle of friends, family, neighbors who is going through the same thing. My son is 5 and will be in a special needs school when he starts Kindergarten. At times I do feel jealous of parents with NT kids that get to experience all these "normal" things - such as 1st day of Kindergarten at a regular school, summer camps, group sports. Right now my son can't handle any of those things. I do hope he eventually will be able to. I think a lot of parents take for granted that their children get to experience just a "regular" life and just assume that is where everyone's kids go to school....

On the flip side, I am happy that my son will be in a school that has very small classes and is specifically for children who have behavioral challenges, along with other things like ADHD, SPD etc. (we are in another state that offers this through the public school district) He has been doing a summer school class to get him started, and he is doing really well and likes school. Yes, he has to go on the short bus and will be at a different school than other neighborhood kids, but for now its what will work best for him. And right now he is actually oblivious that he is going to a different school. I'm sure at some point he will figure it out, but for now he is happy.

It is OK to vent and be sad and depressed. I go through phases. Just last weekend I was so upset that my son was being super non-compliant. I was on the verge of tears.  I kept thinking to myself - gee it must be nice to just have a regular kid....but then I got over it. My son has challenges, but he has a lot going for him and is one of the sweetest and funniest kids I know.

Do you know of any support groups that you could join in your area? It is so much easier if you have someone to vent to about it who understands! Also, if you don't have a therapist, it might be really helpful for you to talk to someone and get all of this off your chest. Hugs to you :)[/quote]

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