tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post8024020866188854783..comments2023-11-03T07:44:57.339+00:00Comments on Staring at the Sea: Memorandum Monday ~ Red TapeFiona@Staring at the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893269475772722633noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-81607359263286466572016-04-21T13:46:17.276+01:002016-04-21T13:46:17.276+01:00This is ridiculous that it's taken this long f...This is ridiculous that it's taken this long for them to at lest admit he qualifies. I hope the rest has gone much smoother.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229408912169037960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-82692932540657017322016-03-25T17:24:28.344+00:002016-03-25T17:24:28.344+00:00Glad its starting to get sorted and well done you ...Glad its starting to get sorted and well done you for being such an amazing Mum!!My not so simple lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942764701097738752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-18075961281162910562016-03-24T19:19:43.064+00:002016-03-24T19:19:43.064+00:00I can only imagine how frustrating that has to be,...I can only imagine how frustrating that has to be, knowing that there should be some aid in place besides the very long phone calls with you, only to be constantly called upon to do it all. With Becca, given how very late we came up with her A.D.D. diagnosis, I did not even attempt to get any extra help from the University. We just went with a lot of summer classes to make up for the failed ones and now need to work hard at rebuilding her shattered self esteem.Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398170245040387614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-55191840355112164752016-03-23T19:07:55.518+00:002016-03-23T19:07:55.518+00:00How frustrating for both of you. Sadly, it's t...How frustrating for both of you. Sadly, it's the norm in the States as well. Almost a whole school year can be lost to getting proper services. Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502950142316640988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-2716044454810777472016-03-23T02:14:42.117+00:002016-03-23T02:14:42.117+00:00Oh that has to be tough not to be able to get him ...Oh that has to be tough not to be able to get him all the help he needs. Here's hoping you've turned a corner and the situation will improve at a rapid pace. He deserves nothing less.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769556455551856486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-61411412588222017612016-03-22T15:34:58.653+00:002016-03-22T15:34:58.653+00:00Glad to read that at last something is shifting bu...Glad to read that at last something is shifting but dismayed by how long this has all taken for you both. So often, I wonder how we can have systems which seem designed to promote delay and obfuscation. Cheering you both on for hanging on in there!alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789464804911391774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-87730500373642276722016-03-22T07:53:36.960+00:002016-03-22T07:53:36.960+00:00A step forward for you both, hopefully all the tic...A step forward for you both, hopefully all the ticks will be in the right boxes and he can get the support he needs to help him move move on.classic-mini66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16185377065087310053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-68484158114979034862016-03-22T07:45:56.506+00:002016-03-22T07:45:56.506+00:00It's terrible in this country that people who ...It's terrible in this country that people who need help have to jump through hoops but those who don't really need it are handed it on a plate! I hope you can see the light at the end of the tunnel now xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138701426913307085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-91700687532526098372016-03-22T07:24:00.585+00:002016-03-22T07:24:00.585+00:00Finally some good news for Sam and for you. Let...Finally some good news for Sam and for you. Let's hope the next part of the journey is a lot quicker and he gets the help he needs sooner rather than later. You are an amazing mother <3Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025996839983362937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-58097082441471379282016-03-21T23:14:33.039+00:002016-03-21T23:14:33.039+00:00Unbelievably frustrating for you both. It is a sto...Unbelievably frustrating for you both. It is a story you hear over and over again sadly. My eldest is dyslexic we had similar struggles at school. We eventually sent her to private school but not an option for all and not an option at university level. Keep fighting but try and get some time of your own too.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013731736768963395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-15406836194768337902016-03-21T20:27:32.466+00:002016-03-21T20:27:32.466+00:00You've been fighting for as long as I've k...You've been fighting for as long as I've known you, im so pleased he's got you in his corner. Sending love xxxSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972581207321576723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-89852588777504588842016-03-21T19:21:00.046+00:002016-03-21T19:21:00.046+00:00Someone said to me just this past Friday, "it...Someone said to me just this past Friday, "it only gets worse." She was referring to Annual Reviews and maintaining Statements as the child gets older. I am angry, frustrated and yet not surprised, all at once, by what I have just read ... sending you a huge hug for you and your boy.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032490985687716495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-90274963429258777992016-03-21T17:49:30.989+00:002016-03-21T17:49:30.989+00:00Oh Fiona that all sounds so frustrating & ridi...Oh Fiona that all sounds so frustrating & ridiculous in red tape. I can only image your continued heart ache as your son struggles through his first year. Trusting that the system will finally step up & make the remaining terms easier is certainly a stretch. If it helps, know that I am sending lots of positive energy. Hoping that the breath in Easter Holidays gives you that space.Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-24338515357222656182016-03-21T17:16:42.882+00:002016-03-21T17:16:42.882+00:00Outrageous and so frustrating for you both - I hop...Outrageous and so frustrating for you both - I hope the right assistance is in place soon so that he can real enjoy his time at University. Hope you have a great weekhelenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879196131617998605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5563954452896474448.post-84123216200509530772016-03-21T16:50:51.722+00:002016-03-21T16:50:51.722+00:00I'm shocked to read how slow this whole proces...I'm shocked to read how slow this whole process has been. It's been a tough year for both of you and I think you have both shown real courage. I'm hoping next year will be better because your boy really deserves the chance to relax into his time away and make the most of it.<br /><br />Wishing you both a bit of a break over the holidaysSianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.com