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The Parents ViewKim Green
Mother of Sam Green10 Year Old Fifth Grader
Wasena Elementary School, Roanoke City
Sam was adopted at birth.
Diagnosis & Medication
Mood DisorderAttention Deficient Hyperactive DisorderOppositional Defiant DisorderFamily History of Bipolar
Daily Medications 1,200 milligrams Lithium
60 milligrams Strattera 2.5 milligrams Melatonin
First & second grades had challenges, but third grade things changed dramatically.
First Grade Second Grade
ThirdGrade
Reasons for Services
3rd grade – Late October 2008 Sam tried to strangle himself at school.
Hospitalization followedHomebound for three monthsFebruary 2009 was contained in Special
Education class full time IEP was written with safety planAfter only 2 weeks back at school an episode
resulted in calling 911 and Sam taken in handcuffs and police car to Courthouse.
Intensive Care
Wrap around care through Roanoke City IFAPT Program
In-home therapy through National Counseling Group
Attended parenting classes with emphasis on children with special needs
Dr. Felicity Adams, PsychiatristConstant communication with school
Fourth grade taught us all lessons. Fifth grade brings more change.
Fourth Grade Fifth Grade
Things We Had To Change
Stop blaming ourselves and each otherStop giving inStop arguing with SamStop arguing with each otherStop aggressive behaviorStop spanking
Things We Know Now
Acknowledge Sam is differentStay calmLearn new coping skillsSetting up a structure or schedule Give choicesDon’t isolate—Have a support systemEmphasize the positiveNothing will stay the same
Measurement of Progress
Sam’s escalations at home are under control.Defiant behaviors are more manageable.Sam relates to Mom & Dad 100% better.He is able to get himself together when he gets angry at school and remain there.
Where We Are Now
Get him through Fall Season
Altered scheduled at school
Home bound teacher 5 hours per week
Mom or Dad visiting school to help avoid escalations and stay in schoolif needed
Constant communication with school
Day Treatment at School
Lesson of the Five Balls
The Five Balls Work
Family Health Friends Integrity