Ivan is my son 10 yrs old tomorrow nov19.He didn't meet any of his mild stones my pcp had me start EI I wasn't a fan. I wasn't even concerned till he start school with 15-20 words. About 4-5 weeks after school started his teacher told me I should start FIGHTING for an IEP.Why should have to fight if he need it. Needless to say now in 4th grade on 1st grade level I'm still fighting to keep this IEP. So I go back to Dr and explain that Ivan is meeting mild stones half his age and he's has melt downs and he still can't dress, bath himself he has some sensory things going on and that his classmates pick on him, I explained to Dr that over summer we had a graduation party for my son and I told my son don't leave Ivan alone my farther in law calls me and tells me they can't get Ivan to stop crying and what was wrong with him I asked where's the boys he said they took a walk I said that's what's wrong my farther in law didn't understand he knows his grand farther but cause I wasn't there and his brothers wasn't either Ivan got very upset he cried for 4 hours,Dr told me it's not abnormal for children to pick on other children for being immature. I got upset, but didn't blow a fuse till the doctor told me my son is JUST a slower learner.I could understand if he was a little behind but not half his age. Ivan works hard and is very smart if you listen to him.He goes on you tube and listens to the same video over and over everyday. He's my teacher he teaches me every day. I can't afford for a good dr and it's going to take 8-12 months for a new one at Hasbro.

Anonymous
Providence, RI