Hi Jeniferzwize, welcome to SPD International.

First off, I want to apologize for it taking more than a day for anyone to get back to you here. I am really sorry to hear about everything you are going through with your son.

(09-24-2010, 11:34 AM)Jenniferzwize Wrote: After many emails back and fourth with the Case worker, I finally came right out and told her I believe her voice is affecting his ability to learn because of his sensory issues. She called me today basically saying that she is the only one that she has to work with him, and if I don't like it, I can pull him out of special ed. She said a lot of kids get headaches, and he needs to learn how to deal with it.

This is sheer ignorance. I'm sorry to hear about it. Like your son, I too have auditory sensitivities that have led to all sorts of trouble like this for me. I am often upset by people's voices, and am commonly found to think people are yelling when they actually aren't. I also used to get (well, and I still do get) a lot of headaches.

Your son needs to be away from this aid. I'm sorry, but if she's triggering so many sensory issues for him, no matter how much she intends to help him, she is ultimately doing more damage to him than good. He is being overwhelmed, frustrated, and scared. He is not going to be able to learn in this environment.

I would be incredibly angry at what I was told, that 'a lot of kids get headaches, and he needs to learn how to deal with it'. That's the same stuff I was told as a child, and it is totally wrong. Learn to deal with it? He's not just going through a headache, he's having meltdowns and anxiety attacks; he's going through a neurological disorder!

It looks like this school isn't honestly caring whether or not your child learns at all, and shoulcln't that be their jobs? You have a right to stand up against this. I assume he has an IEP. I would force a meeting and have an advocate with you. Get as much information as you know about auditory sensitivities, and outline why your son needs to have a different aid. If they can't provide for him, then it may be time to consider another schooling option. That's just my take from what I've seen here.

Does he have an OT? If not, I would make sure to get him in to seeing one, because it certainly sounds like he needs it (again).

Anyhow, again, welcome to SPD International. Since we are getting to know you, feel free to share with us a bit more about yourself (hobbies, interests, that sort of thing). I hope you are able to find all the support and resources you need here. Take care and *hugs*