On 11/05/09, mc wrote:
> We have noticed a lot of 'flapping' behavior. He walks on his
> toes, and is very sensitive to loud noises (beyond what is
> appropriate for young children). He hums to himself as well, and
> will only interact with the other children when he has to. He
> often spaces out and getting him to pay attention again requires
> someone to actually turn his head away from what he is 'staring'
> at. I am somewhat concerned that he may either be autistic or
> have some sensory integration issues, but as I said in terms of
> academics he knows all letters/sounds/counting/etc...he meets or
> exceeds the PreK standards where I work. Thus I'm not sure how to
> approach my administrator with these concerns.
>
> I hope these details help, as I could really use some advice and
> conferences are coming up!
> On 11/05/09, Leah wrote:
>> Can you describe what you mean in more detail?
>>
>> On 11/04/09, mc wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I teach PreK at an inner city school, and I have a touchy
>>> issue to deal with one of my students. This child is my
>>> administrator's son, and shows many classic signs of a
>>> developmental difference. He is not delayed academically
>>> though, so I am unsure how to approach it with the parent,
>>> or even if it is my place to do so, given that while
>>> academics are not an issue I'm reasonably sure that his
>>> emotional growth will be effected if we don't get him
>>> help....ideas?

I know my child's pre-school had conferences to go over
social/academic/developmental milestones. Any deviation either
way, above or below the norm, was described to the parent in
factual terms.

I would invite him in for a conference or have a phone conference
and explain that you see some concerning behaviors which are
different from what you typically see. Make sure he knows that
academically the child is progressing and the child is not a
behavior problem.

If these behaviors are happening in school (toe walking, flapping,
etc) they are probably happening at home. It is important to
present this information in a factual, non-judgemental way. Make
sure this is just a 'just wanted to make you aware of what we are
seeing' type of call or conference. It is very possible that these
have already been addressed with the pediatrician, but since the
child is functioning rather well, no intervention was deemed
necessary at this time.

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