tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1797822688782544859.post5107005492720114021..comments2013-12-21T12:53:43.180-05:00Comments on Into The Fields....: Ava Update-KindergartenRenaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03608389263723790377noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1797822688782544859.post-68795153175719073122012-06-04T08:34:12.358-04:002012-06-04T08:34:12.358-04:00Calvin doesn't understand why either, he alway...Calvin doesn't understand why either, he always says because...With audio processing issues, this means they don't learn well by hearing. So try other ways, like using her hands and acting out the story. Using salt, beans or shaving cream to draw her numbers and alphabet in. I totally think any child from an orphanage will need some help from services when they get home, they are delayed no matter what. Hang in there, and fight for her with the school. Thanks for the update, think of you often.Chris Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13256763246286872331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1797822688782544859.post-87130485972612448662012-06-02T22:15:38.337-04:002012-06-02T22:15:38.337-04:00Praying for you friend! You are a beautiful testim...Praying for you friend! You are a beautiful testimony and it's wonderful that you are fighting the fight to get Ava what she needs!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341478847769765450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1797822688782544859.post-25042586213868482692012-06-02T20:47:09.656-04:002012-06-02T20:47:09.656-04:00Ok, I work with spec ed kids...so here is what I w...Ok, I work with spec ed kids...so here is what I would do, firstvI would want to know what screening tool they used last September and what screening tool they just used (screening tools are very different and some kids can test in the normal range on one and below normal on another one). I would also consult with one of the Speech Language Pathologist because they usually have very good and accurate developmental norms regarding producing certain sounds and being able to developmentally understand certain speech patterns (specifically the how and why questions). I would also be looking at her ability to focus and for how long. While she is focusing how does she seem to be approaching problem solving....it could be that she just has some delay and more time will help, but it could also be something else. Usually at that age we tend to see kids with issues in attention, speech or the way the process is different than most kids/people. It is really hard to identify learning disabilities at this age b/c of the skills that are being looked at. If you have specific questions email me at socialkat78@yahoo.com Also, I can talk with some of my co-workers to see what suggestions they would suggest.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687184456524910098noreply@blogger.com