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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a special ed teacher and feel your pain. I've only done a small walk in your shoes and can't imagine how hard it must be.[/quote]

OP here. That is really sweet of you special ed teacher. I know your job is exhausting and I hope you have supportive parents this year.

I guess misery loves company because It helps to know I'm not the only one. I will say I can be in burnout stage and just someone showing they give a shit about my kid and they want to be collaborative makes me cry tears of relief. The worst is when I realize we have someone working with our child who really isn't on our side and who doesn't really get or even seem to like our child. At least if it's private practice you can just find someone else.
   
   It's funny because the outstanding teachers and clinicians think I am easy parent because I write long notes of appreciation, praise them often, give supplies as needed and give giftcards for holidays and teacher appreciation week. I don't bother them much because they are on top of things. The sucky people working with my kid usually label me a high maintenance mom from hell before I ever get difficult. They get defensive with polite questions and clarifications that the good people take in stride and consider part of their job. I don't expect everyone to like us, but I do expect everyone to be professional.[/quote]

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