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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You know, I have tried very hard to encourage compassion and kindness towards special needs kids.  We've had SN kids over for playdates, gone to their homes, etc.  I've also encouraged my children to speak up when they see anyone being bullied, whether the child is SN or not. I've patiently answered questions about why Larla is different, and why the usual standards of "fairness" and reciprocity might not apply.  I've helped my children process their own feelings when they interact with someone who is SNs, especially when they feel the other child is being mean (lots of discussion about intent).  I think my kids are, in general, kinder and more inclusive because of our efforts as a family.

As one of my children has been bullied for an entire school year, I know how tough it is to handle -- especially when teachers and other community members are creating an environment that allows bullying to go unchecked.  [b]However, I'm turned off by the belligerent, angry tone that OP has displayed in almost all of her posts. [/b] Perhaps she's burnt out and tired, but I do think that she is part of the problem.  While demanding compassion and kindness for her child, she displays very little of either trait to those who disagree with her perspective.

If you want to influence people towards kindness and compassion, you first need to serve as an example.  I think that's why so many people are responding in an angry, hurtful way.  They're matching OP's tone.

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I don't find her belligerent or angry at all. Just frank.

OP, if your child is in AAP, you may want to brace yourself for the fact that at the middle school level and beyond, few or no real accommodations will be provided to your child. I know several 2E kids who have essentially dropped out of AAP as a result. [/quote]

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