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<blockquote data-quote="jannie" data-source="post: 5302" data-attributes="member: 2074"><p>I would make sure the school does not prevent her from using the bathroom--Clearly they don't fully understand anxiety. There are kids that leave the room to "avoid" work, but I think on occasion taking a bathroom break is a good idea for her especially if she is feeling stressed/anxious. I would teach her to take deep breaths when she is feeling anxious and encourage her to do this when she is on her way to the bathroom or during the stressful situation. Both of these strategies (sometimes called antiseptic bounce) should be encouraged in school--Also perhaps the teacher can sit with her a few minutes to get her going--she can even dictate a sentence or two to get ideas going and flowing (sometimes called hurdle help)-once she is working the teacher can back away. Teachers can use these strategies with our without 504/IEP (except for standardized tests). </p><p></p><p>It sound like you are working hard on open communication...Follow Shelia and Martie's advice on the legal stuff...they know so much !!</p><p></p><p>I would not worry two much about what will or will not happen two years from now. I'd focus on the here and now and helping her to be successful this week, this month, this year. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jannie, post: 5302, member: 2074"] I would make sure the school does not prevent her from using the bathroom--Clearly they don't fully understand anxiety. There are kids that leave the room to "avoid" work, but I think on occasion taking a bathroom break is a good idea for her especially if she is feeling stressed/anxious. I would teach her to take deep breaths when she is feeling anxious and encourage her to do this when she is on her way to the bathroom or during the stressful situation. Both of these strategies (sometimes called antiseptic bounce) should be encouraged in school--Also perhaps the teacher can sit with her a few minutes to get her going--she can even dictate a sentence or two to get ideas going and flowing (sometimes called hurdle help)-once she is working the teacher can back away. Teachers can use these strategies with our without 504/IEP (except for standardized tests). It sound like you are working hard on open communication...Follow Shelia and Martie's advice on the legal stuff...they know so much !! I would not worry two much about what will or will not happen two years from now. I'd focus on the here and now and helping her to be successful this week, this month, this year. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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