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My kids are not adopted, but 3 have had problems with language delays. 2 were preemies and just had speech therapy for their primary and pre school years. My 5th had NO language and was admitted into the "special ed" program through our public school system. She began that at 3, and had seen a private therapist a few times who was teaching her signs. After a few months of the speech/preschool program, she was recommended into the full blown special ed pre school program. I maintained her "regular" pre school as well, as she was one of the higher functioning in the "special ed" class. When it was time to begin Kindergarten, her "normal" preschool recommended waiting another year, one of the "special ed" teachers recommended continued special ed, but her main teacher and I decided to try public Kindergarten, She had an aid that was with her half the day, during any structured activities. At the end of the year she was allowed to go on, but I felt she had so much help and would like to see her do it more on her own. They allowed her to do another year of Kindergarten, only being taken from class to work with her aid once a week. By first grade, she didn't need her aid, although she was still monitored, by second grade she was released from the special ed program. She is beginning middle school this month, with recommendations into the G.A.T.E. (gifted and talented) program! Her teachers believe she has something close to a photographic memory and she reads beyond college level! I believe with my whole heart that the wonderful early intervention she received made all this possible! Her aid and I cried together at her graduation from elementary school last June. Good luck to everyone and wishes for happy endings! Love, Debi
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