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[quote=Anonymous]14:19, I'm so very sorry your DC had to suffer like that.  It's so totally unacceptable - for ANY child.  My kids are ADHD with anxiety.  One of them has MERLD as well.  So far, we've been really lucky on the discipline front.  My oldest has only had recess withheld once (we're in FCPS).  It wasn't just him, it was a number of kids in his class who had to spend recess with their heads on their desks.  It was a substitute teacher that did it and I was the only parent to report it to the school.  Just goes to show that some people still think THAT is an appropriate disciplinary action.  I don't have a problem with the kids having to walk laps during recess or to spend lunch in the classroom but no child- especially those who crave movement - should be denied the opportunity to move their bodies.  I reported it to DS's regular and special ed teachers and got an immediate response.  The principal and vice principal were made aware and both reach out to me independently to reassure me that they were appalled by what happened, they spoke with the substitute teacher and send a notice to all subs and teachers reminding them of more appropriate responses.  I have to say that I was reassured and relieved that this was an abberation at that school.

We working getting DS a FBA for anxiety/emotional regulation issues.  I feel so lucky his spec ed teacher is on board and we have a letter from his dev ped indicating that his behavior plan should involve earning rewards, not having them taken away.  Again, I have no problem with him having to walk at recess, spend lunch in the classroom or stay after school.  There should definitely be consequences to behavior but it must be something that is effective for him.

Wishing you the best, OP.

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