Comments on: When You Think Something Is Wrong With Your Child https://mommyevolution.com/something-wrong-with-my-child/ Mom Smarter! Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:05:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Mommy Evolution https://mommyevolution.com/something-wrong-with-my-child/#comment-139977 https://mommyevolution.com/?p=12063#comment-139977 In reply to Elvira.

So true on all parts! Your kid is lucky to have someone dedicated to making sure they get what they need 🙂

]]> By: Elvira https://mommyevolution.com/something-wrong-with-my-child/#comment-139966 https://mommyevolution.com/?p=12063#comment-139966 I totally agree. The teachers are not really prepared to assess kids, your child can have a bad start and it s important for the years to come to make him/her comfortable and confident in the school environment. I was not prepared myself for the random advice they gave me, I had to do my own investigation. It s very important to understand the class environment ( noise, chaos, etc) and to make your kid tell you what bothers him/her.

]]> By: Barbara Mojica https://mommyevolution.com/something-wrong-with-my-child/#comment-123838 https://mommyevolution.com/?p=12063#comment-123838 Having been in the educational system as a teacher, special educator, and administrator for more than forty years, I cannot agree with you more. I often had to butt heads with the higher-ups, the city and state in order to satisfy a child’s needs. Parents must be the first line of defense in achieving necessary services for their child. Accepting a recommendation without questioning is a big mistake. Change won’t happen if you don’t make it happen.

]]> By: Jenny https://mommyevolution.com/something-wrong-with-my-child/#comment-112743 https://mommyevolution.com/?p=12063#comment-112743 There are teachers who know and see the signs in children for various differences like SPD, dyslexia, ADHD/ADD… But they are legally bound in public school to not say anything. In fact, if a teacher becomes too helpful they often are not invited to hearings and can be put on professional probation. The flip side is that you have other teachers who lack training working and making suggestions for children with IEP’s. Although it is hard, and may take a few years of stumbling in the dark, it is the parents’ job to advocate and educate.

]]> By: Rebekah https://mommyevolution.com/something-wrong-with-my-child/#comment-111834 https://mommyevolution.com/?p=12063#comment-111834 I loved this. It is a bit frightening how many parents are willing to accept what the schools are willing to say their child needs. Sometimes we have to fight for more resources at the school and sometimes we have to just provide those resources outside of school. I wish there were more voices out there telling parents to trust their instincts.

]]> By: The Jenny Evolution https://mommyevolution.com/something-wrong-with-my-child/#comment-110456 https://mommyevolution.com/?p=12063#comment-110456 In reply to Kelly Jimenez.

I do believe it! Our school has basically dismissed the fact that my child has Dyslexia and doesn’t take that into account for any kind of accommodations he might need. It’s absolutely ridiculous.

]]> By: Kelly Jimenez https://mommyevolution.com/something-wrong-with-my-child/#comment-110439 https://mommyevolution.com/?p=12063#comment-110439 In reply to British American.

I can’t even find anyone to evaluate my daughter because the state of Nebraska does not recognize dyslexia as a valid impairment. Can you believe that?

]]> By: Kelly Jimenez https://mommyevolution.com/something-wrong-with-my-child/#comment-110438 https://mommyevolution.com/?p=12063#comment-110438 The thing is…many, many parents don’t have a choice but to rely on the school. They are strapped with 8 to 5 jobs that take most of their time and energy only to be barely making ends meet. I have been lucky enough this year to stay home and be an advocate for my daughter. Before that I had to trust that the school was doing a good job. I am so grateful for the opportunity because I can see now that I am the only real advocate she has–most school staff is doing what is in their scope to do and often succumb to the regulations & volume of work. My heart aches for the kids that are just left to the system (even for my own daughter that is still not getting the support she needs with my presence). I feel something desperately needs to be done but I’m lost as to what exactly that is…

-Actively searching

]]> By: British American https://mommyevolution.com/something-wrong-with-my-child/#comment-109494 https://mommyevolution.com/?p=12063#comment-109494 Yes!!!!! The school kept telling me my son was fine and I knew something was up. I was eventually able to get him evaluated outside of school and he does have dyslexia. We also pay for a private tutor. Had I not kept researching and pursuing this, he would have just fallen through the cracks. I also think he might have some sensory issues going on too, since he emotionally overreacts to some things too. He does have necklaces to chew on and he’s getting a sensory body sock for Christmas too.

]]> By: Jennifer https://mommyevolution.com/something-wrong-with-my-child/#comment-59126 https://mommyevolution.com/?p=12063#comment-59126 In reply to Mindie.

Your son is immensely lucky to have you as his mom, Mindie. Good for you for fighting the good fight but also recognizing what was going to be best for him. I know a number of people who homeschool their sensory and ASD kiddos and say it was such a smart decision for them. Keep with it — I’m sure he’ll continue to blossom.

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