Son's Report Card and Comments from Psychiatrist

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My son, with high functioning classic autism (history of speech delay, learning disability, selective mutism, anxiety, and fine motor issues but in the regular second grade class with special ed support an hour a day for him and another student in his class) received a report card and went to the child psychiatrist on Friday.

Good news: He did well on his report card on almost everything having to do with conduct or personal development ( 3 or 4 in every area out of a top score of 4). He only made 2s in "following directions" and "works productively in class." 2 means "basic understanding." He also made a 3 in physical education and a 4 in art.

More good news: The child psychiatrist felt that both kids were doing great and asked if I'd be interested in writing up a brochure of advice for other parents/document stating what I've done to help my older son in particular. I referred him to my website (www.freevideosforautistickids.com ) and may get back to him on this. (My older son's behavior is not perfect, but it is very good, considering all of his challenges.)

The reading, writing, math, and social studies/science scores on his report card were less impressive--2s out of 4, demonstrating basic understanding. The 2s had stars by them indicating special ed support/accomodations received.

Teacher's comments on the report card: "Ben is such a wonderful child! He is a great independent reader and he's serious about wanting to do his best on all assignments."

So I guess that it is good news overall. I wish that those 2s in the academics had been 3s, though. (However, if they had been, the school might have wanted to pull some of the academic support. So maybe 2s are good.)