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[mashy]

Double E:

mashy:

Have received the MT exemption letter. It doesn't state the reason for exemption, merely that it has been approved. So don't have to worry that they will write the condition in which it was approved. if next time asked during interview, this paper also won't become a problem.

Hi Mashy, will your son still be able to attend MT lessons even though he is exempted from the tests and exams?

Yes. And he still takes part in their outings or special activities.

[Couragemom]

Hi Mashy,


Thanks for sharing! With the exemption letter in hand, it really takes the pressure off the child and the parents!

[sharonkhoo]

Double E:

mashy:

Have received the MT exemption letter. It doesn't state the reason for exemption, merely that it has been approved. So don't have to worry that they will write the condition in which it was approved. if next time asked during interview, this paper also won't become a problem.

Hi Mashy, will your son still be able to attend MT lessons even though he is exempted from the tests and exams?

Schools have different ways of dealing with exempted kids. Some will be allowed to go to the library, or work quietly at something else during the class. Some will be allowed to sit in on the class. Those who are more motivated can participate, do as much of the class- and homework as they are able, and even take the internal tests and exams if they are willing.

[Double E]

mashy:

Double E:

[quote=\"mashy\"]Have received the MT exemption letter. It doesn't state the reason for exemption, merely that it has been approved. So don't have to worry that they will write the condition in which it was approved. if next time asked during interview, this paper also won't become a problem.

Hi Mashy, will your son still be able to attend MT lessons even though he is exempted from the tests and exams?

Yes. And he still takes part in their outings or special activities.[/quote]Thanks! That's good to know. At least our kids can still learn the language in a less stressful manner.

[bb_ mom]

Double E:

mashy:

[quote=\"Double E\"]Hi Mashy, will your son still be able to attend MT lessons even though he is exempted from the tests and exams?

Yes. And he still takes part in their outings or special activities.

Thanks! That's good to know. At least our kids can still learn the language in a less stressful manner.[/quote]DS still happily collecting \"money\" for questions answered correctly. And Double E's correct. Once the pressure is removed, DS is happier to speak Chinese with us. Even does it voluntarily! And doesn't mind doing Chinese writing either. If only MOE would make take away the pressure, I'm sure our kids wouldn't be struggling so much with the language.

[johmom]

Hi!


It's been a while since I've checked back in this forum.

Thought some parents might like an update for my child who started mainstream P1 this yr.

The start of the yr was pretty rough cos the letter kkh sent to the sch fell between the cracks as the sch changed Principal.

First week of school, I found the AED and made an appt to see her and the form teacher to explain the boy's peculiarities. Then they found the letter. He's been seeing her 30mins a week to chat and it's nice. But of course now his classmates wonder why he always have to see the school counsellor (as they call her).

Met up with the principal a few weeks later and she explained (and apologized) for the rough start. Stopped receiving phone calls every other day from the school since.

Academically he's okay (I guess, since no complaints). But socially he's adjusting.

He took the school bus and the problem with bullies always (only) happens after school while waiting for the bus to make it's journey home and during the bus ride. There are older kids and they know to pick on him. Heh.

On the home front, we don't have time for extra assessment books ( :yikes: found out from his ex kindy classmates parents) like other kids. Nor does he attend any academic classes (Tien Hsia, berries, math whatever).

His extra classes are OT (kidz potc @ tanglin shopping centre), group SLT (Speech Inc @ Delphi orchard) and music therapy (teacher's home).

He's enjoying all his extra classes and I believe there's improvement in coordination and planning (OT), social communication and behavior (group SLT) and he gets his release from music therapy.

Brought him to the polyclinic recently for a referral to IMH child guidance clinic. Our appt is in May.

Overall it's hasn't been bad. It's been pretty good considering.

[Couragemom]

Hi Johmom,


Thanks for checking in! As always, every success story in mainstream Pri school brings hope and give me some peace in this difficult journey.

If you can be so kind, can you explain more about music therapy? I assume it is different from therapeutic listening we do at KidzPOTC right (yes, my son is there too)!

I have also shelved away my son’s enrichment class plans as I don’t think he has the attention span to learn much from the class and mommy’s skin has not grown thick enough to hear the daily complaints without feeling hurt.

[Double E]

Johmom,

Good to hear that your boy is doing good in P1. Same as couragemum, it does help to boost my confidence in my boy too.

Anyway, on my boy, his OT recently commented that he is still not up to par on his planning skills, not much significant improvement, so told me he has to continue his OT. Well, I don’t intend to stop anyway, so I m not very much affected. And I am starting him on Taekwando, hope it will help to instill more discipline in him and learn some moves to defend himself, haha.

[Couragemom]

Hi Double E,


May I ask at what age does your son start his neurofeedback sessions?

[mashy]

Double E:

Johmom,

Good to hear that your boy is doing good in P1. Same as couragemum, it does help to boost my confidence in my boy too.

Anyway, on my boy, his OT recently commented that he is still not up to par on his planning skills, not much significant improvement, so told me he has to continue his OT. Well, I don't intend to stop anyway, so I m not very much affected. And I am starting him on Taekwando, hope it will help to instill more discipline in him and learn some moves to defend himself, haha.

Mine is also in tkd. started since he was in kindy. Last time we doubted that he could even pass white belt, now we are happy that he has gained confidence in his moves and no longer doubt him as much. We are letting him take his time in grading. So he's still moving slowly through the belts.