I am lacking in updates. A quick one so I can keep track and document everything properly.
Kristopher's still in therapy, and the anxiety and worry seems to be greater now that school has started. He's just not himself. He is excited about school, but not the same way as last year. When we ask him how his day was, he says it was great, he didn't get in trouble and he's working hard with his behavior. That's never a problem. He does his work quickly and spends a lot of his extra time reading.
I'm glad he likes school. But I feel uneasy. I also feel like he isn't truly happy. It's hard to explain the change, but it's not sitting well with me. I want to see that spark and excitement again. I want him to love school.
I think at this point it is getting boring to him. He is just there to do what they say, and doesn't really feel any challenge at all. I know it's just the beginning, but with how I am feeling, we've called a meeting between the principal, guidance councilor and his teacher. His therapist wants him IQ tested this year. She wants to get him in a learning level that challenges him, and keeps him from being bored. The fear we have is that he is going to just quit trying because it's too easy. He will get lazy and when he does catch up to his learning level, it will be too late for him to care the way he did last year.
I was expecting the worst when I called because the therapist said if they give me any drama, there will be a formal letter submitted by her, and they would be forced to do more. They accepted my request with no drama and seem more than willing to help me out. So now, I hold my breath till I get the call about an actual time. It's scary. I just want to get a settled happy feeling about school. And I want the best for him.
K's therapist sounds great! It's too bad that he's not enjoying the school year, I hope a little challenge is what he needs.
ReplyDeleteWhen we have a problem with Michael I try to remember that these are the easy years... once school starts, that's when the tough stuff starts and I don't imagine it gets easier.