just needing prayer I guess......

[Sue C]

Could you please pray....maybe this should go in the prayer place but as a Mom of a special needs child I feel more at home here. My youngest is just NOT getting any where with her math. It is one of her biggest challanges. She has come so far in all other areas that I am trying to not let this one get me down. Socially and emotionally she has come so far but the math is NOT coming. I stop before she gets frustrated IF I can see it coming. I know this is little when so many of you are dealing with feeding tubes, and life and death. Please don't think I mean to take away from that at all. I have also been there. I guess I am just having a frustrating day. Tomorrow is a new day huh? :)

[Tracey]

:group::group:

Hang in there. I hope your day gets better.

[AshleyS]

Prayers going up!!!

[LindainOK]

Sue, you're very welcome to come here and ask for support and prayers. This is the room where moms understand exactly what you're living!

Maybe if you can give more details of what she's trying to do that's not clicking, someone here might have a suggestion for you.

[Hollie in SC]

Yes, tomorrow IS a new day. :group: Praying for you, Sue, and praying for your child who is struggling right now.:group:

[Jo in PRC]

Ah, math. That subject has caused more tears in our house...

After meeting with Anna's neuropsychologist again last spring, we decided to try some different things. Anna, by the way, is nine and in fourth grade. She is at least two years behind. But just this week for the first time EVER she said, "Can we do math first tomorrow?" and later, "Wow, I'm good at this." :clap:

We just switched from MUS (which I loved) to Math Made Meaningful which is clicking with her. The biggest thing I've tried to do is relax. We play a lot of games. I don't try to "get her caught up" because that was making us both crazy. I try to do math early in the day, when Anna is fresh and fed. We start with a game, then do some review, then work on our MMM and then try to end with another game....sometimes the game is as simple as jumping on the tramp while skip counting.

Oops, I didn't mean to write a book. I guess what I'm trying to say is don't be afraid to try different things or even take a short break. If you think there's a major problem, like dyscalculia, then take her to see a specialist. But I really think that sometimes these math concepts just come when the child is developmentally ready. I'll be praying for you! :group:

[Sue C]

Thanks guys. No Jo I don't mind 'the book' :) and Linda I can give some details. My youngest will be 8 in Dec. I am using RightStart Math. I am not an uptight homeschooler so I don't feel like I am pushing her with anything. She is my 2nd special needs child and I pretty much take what God gives me. Yesterday was just a really bad day. :sad: A little background...she has Asperger Syndrome but as far as a specific math disabilty goes I don't know. What I can't get right now is to get her to see the number as a whole. As soon as you divide it up (on the abacus) you start losing her. The company was very helpful and told me to use pictures and then cut up the pictures, which I did. This seemed to help. But then the next day it was lost on her. What I fear is I see her shutting down and I don't want to lose her again and I'm not sure what to do. She spent 2 years in school in her own world and I don't want her going back into her world which is where I see her going when we try to do math. She HATES papers and writing is VERY hard for her. We don't do much writing yet.....one of those things I figure will come in time. :) I think that is one of the things that led to my emotional plea yesterday. I saw ground being lost that I had worked so hard to gain with her....and I don't mean scholastic ground.

Now I apologize for the book. :lol: Thanks a bunch guys. I know you all have so much on your plates. I know this because I have seen your posts and know your busy lives. God bless and thank you for your prayers and any input you have.

[tracy]

Sue~
I understand your emotions. My 11dd is an aspie. Boy or boy does she struggle with math. It is getting better for her. But she gets to meltdown stage with Algebra and those dog gone word problems (which throw me for a loop some times too).

And yes, tomorrow is a new day. And so is the next 15 minutes in the life of an aspie. Which I love about M, because I can be angry and frustrated and so can she, but within minutes, life moves on. :) :hcry:

I have noticed that before M brain can get on track when faced with a new concept (or she allows to be ready to tackle a new concept) she shows frustration. I am terribly guilty of getting frustrated with her frustration. I know i should walk away and keep my yapper shut but I don't. :blush:

Big mommy hugs to you.

[Shelly in MN]

:group: Sue, you have ladies here who understand and are praying for you. Please don't hesitate to post due to concern your struggles might be viewed as 'lesser'. :)

My DS's issues are primarily language based, but he does have some with math as well. I do certainly understand the feeling of 'hitting the wall'. :)

Prayers for you today~

[Trish A]

Praying for you! I have an Aspie and another SN child too. Math isn't a problem for her, but we have our struggles for sure! :o

This is a comforting bunch for sure, and my refuge some days. :group: