Yipee!! Our psych has known Jacob since he was 3y and what he is capable of.....severe violence, etc, etc. At the age of 11-12y is when puberty starts in and things do and will change. Hopefully for the better. I know in my 13y NT----she has become a different child. Total personality change. Thinks she's 20y!   Jacob was dx'd with bipolar at 5y and then taken away at 7y. I guess she thinks that if he is bipolar---it will come alive again at puberty? I think it's a proven fact that children change at puberty. And unfortunately, when you have children with special needs---you may get the worst of things yet to come. Our psych is the best! How many psych's fight for your children to get the services they need in school. Attend IEP meetings and use your child as a "pilot" in the Fast Forword program, because we can't afford to pay the cost. She specializes in ASD and Learning Disabilities. I feel very lucky to have found her. She does sound like a great advocate for your son. But, she still does not have a crystal ball. Bipolar does crop up again in adolescence, but cross that bridge when you come to it. Enjoy your son for the wonderful little person that he is. Harriet "Latent phase" -- talk about bursting your bubble!  What, is she psychic? My oldest son had a great year in 4th grade, but this school year we're having a tough time.  I'm blaming it on too much change at school at once, but in the back of my mind I worry that it's, um, the end of the latent phase. Let's cross our fingers for latent phases that last a lifetime.   Psych sounds like hooey to me! Congratulations! Wish T would get there, by then ... Taylor has a type of autism that regresses, progresses and regresses--only to keep going in that cycle. Yet, at 10, I am amazed at the progress that many doc's (cough) said would never happen. No two ASD kids are exactly a like. To generalize and say your child will be change at 12 is like having a crystal ball with the ability to see into the future. No psych can predict this. Therapies, parenting, SPED, etc...all come into play and, IMHO, are what helps a child's future learning ability and social activity. No one can predict how each of our children will be at a certain age. I cant wait to see the psych's face when 12 hits and your child is above and beyond the expectations. Keep up the good work and don't let anyone bust your bubble--live in the moment cuz, there are lots more of good ones to come. God Bless, Kelly Good for him...  I never put much weight when someones says something like that.  I would definitely be so proud and take the time to relax a little knowing that he is doing so well and that you got him there. My son started Middle School this year and although it is modified, it almost makes me cry when he gets in the car from school and gets excited to show me all of his papers with grades on them.  Also, when I help him with his homework and he knows the answer when I am trying to find it in the book.LOL. Leslie   I talked to his teacher and resource and yep--he started in his reading level 3.0 class yesterday. So far--everything great. And he's doing awesome in his regular class too. Gets to work, gets it done and no redirection. It only took him about 2-3 weeks to get the routine down this time. I told our psych about all of this and how great Jacob is doing. Not to burst my bubble, but.......she called this the "latent" phase. Things will start getting cauotic again at 11-12 years old. I'm enjoying my time without worrying about him--finally. Now my other kids............my youngest has recently started OCD that is beyond awesome!!! go him! Great job.  Sounds like he was proud of himself, too. That's great news ,and a nice little boost for his self esteem. Linda Wonderful News. Hoping everything goes well in reg. classroom to.  My son came home today and I asked him how his reading class was going. He was put into resource room for reading, writing and math the last 1-2 months last spring. They wanted him into a smaller group setting. Well--he told me that he isn't going to be in resource for reading anymore. He took a "test" and he knew all the words fine. He said he was the highest reader in resource. (he is 3rd grade). So, tomorrow, he gets to go to the "normal" reading class. I hope he does OK. He's always been a great reader. I got the impression that he was getting overwhelmed last year by the end. I'm so proud of my son!! Not only for reading so well..........but for the fact he could explain all of that to me!! Holly_WA39721.8564930556 That is great and so cool that he knows what an accomplishment this is and wants to be in regular class. Give that boy a klondike bar! Congratulations!
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