Are they resistant to go in the morning? Do you consult with anyone at school once you get them there or write a note?

I am having this problem with dd2 who is Kindergarten and dx SID with underlying behavioral issues that are not yet dx. She doesn't want to go but won't tell me why. Breaks my heart to see her hurt but I don't understand why the hesitation.

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Does your daughter have an IEP or is the school not aware of her dx? I occasionally have trouble with dd if something about her routine is changed at school or something she doesn't like is going on then she won't want to go. Once I get her to the school I will usually mention it to the teacher and try to find out if the teacher can give me some insight on what triggered it but it usually resolves itself and she is "okay" once she gets there.
With that being said....because she soes have an IEP in place...there is the option for a teacher consultant to take over and deal with whatever issue dd is having in the class. To my knowledge they really haven't had to do that with her because she usually adjusts on her own and doesn't act out too much at school.

If you don't have a set dx or IEP in place yet I would definitely work on that but in the meantime keep the teacher informed and get her input about what she observes as far as your dd's behavior and possible triggers. If she's having a rough morning I would definitely mention it to the teacher or send a brief note.

I think her dx needs to be revisited. I don't think SID would affect her going to school, unless, does loud noise bother her? Ask the teacher if there's an activity that she is hesitant to do or if she notices her 'shutting' down at a certain time.

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What does SID stand for??

My dd never wants to go to school, but that's probably because school is a struggle for her, having anxiety doesn't help. When she was in Early Childhood classes (at ages 3-5) the bus would pick her up. For awhile i had a really hard time getting her on that bus. Her teachers decided to give her incentives to get her to want to ride the bus again. Like cute stickers if she rode the bus to school, she got a sticker for the day if she rode the bus without a fuss. They gave it to her upon arrival at the school.
I guess i would talk to the teachers and get their imput. I hope you get it worked out.

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She does not haven an IEP because she is not reacting at school. It is only at home. But there has been an increase in the last couple of months and I am wondering if she is struggling with something there or if it is just because of the effects of the divorce that she is getting it out that way. (she doesn't ever want to talk about it)

Loud noises bother her at home but she has no problem giving the loud noises at home either. Her behavior at home is extremely affecting the other 2 girls. To the point they don't even want to play with her anymore. ((sigh))

SID is for Sensory Integration Dysfunction. She has issues with shoes, socks, clothing and environmental things.

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My ds is in first grade struggles with Anxiety disorder and AS. He doesn't like the unpredictability of the morning drop off. Kids aren't always dropped off at the same time, when it rains they wait inside, other times outside, some days they go in early and he has to go in on his own through a different entrance. We are dealing with A LOT of worries right now! I try to have him think it through, what are you worried about? What is the worst that could happen and help him through it. It helps some.

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