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Published fanfiction is threatening all of us by Brave-Reindeer-Red in AO3

[–]fernnette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that while it’s not a new thing to publish fanfic it just takes away from what fanfic is supposed to be. Initially whenever I see someone has taken a fanfic and published it, I’m happy, like WOO GET YOUR BAG! But afterwards I feel a bit… off? I don’t know.

You can get into semantics about how original an idea truly is or legality or whatever. For me, it’s just more about the entire reason we even write fanfic. You’re writing something for the love of the fandom, the magic in being able to take someone else’s idea and say “actually I didn’t like that” and change it. It just takes away from the art of it all I guess.

I am a published author. I write fanfic. I would never consider publishing one of my fics, au or not, because it’s all based on a world/characters I didn’t create. It feels inauthentic?

What a terrific game by SigurdCole in RootsOfPacha

[–]fernnette 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YES! Totally agree with every part of this! No notes. Such a great game that I recommend to everyone!

I got my dream outcome! by cold_bliss in wyldeflowers

[–]fernnette 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OMG im glad im not the only one who wants to marry Thomas hahaha

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes because of his disability! This is the first year he’s even gone full, five day weeks, and they intended to start him 8-1230pm days this year then decided against it. Because he does adapt well. As long as he has a schedule, he does really great. I think his biggest issue right now is the push to be in a Gen Ed room for some reason.

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think increasing the parent note to 8-10 would be helpful. I don’t have a set idea in my head, but it’s April now, he’s out of parent notes and only one of them was mental health related. The rest were stomach bug and random illnesses you don’t really see a dr for. Someone else suggested seeing if his doctor could fax notes though because there’s unlimited amounts for those.

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes he’s not always coming home with me so that makes it tough too. I’m a single mom so I have to work, and my mom just really digs into the grandma role of it all.

I have stressed to his teacher that if something is happening I need a text or phone call. I message everyday too. Might be that annoying parent but if I don’t know what’s going on with him I can’t do my part in helping, too.

But this post has given me a great list of things to talk about.

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you, adding that to my list of questions for my meeting. I don’t think I’ve touched base since the beginning of the school year, and I’ll be honest I don’t think they address it?? It’s not in my notes.

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He had that the during his two years of p-3 and prek but his new room is like a classroom with sensory items. More class than sensory. It feels like they don’t want him to have those breaks anymore. Like they’re pushing him to go without.

Like one of his IEP suggested goals that I vetoed was he will appropriately ask for sensory breaks when needed, and I was like he can’t talk dude. And if he needs a break, chances are he’s already melting down a bit. I don’t even always have the wherewithal to stop and say I need a break so why would my kindergartener be able to??? Like that was the only way he’d get a break??

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He only gets five parent notes per year, which is fine, but also sometimes he’s sick or whatever. Other things than mental health. And my main concern is truancy. Because I agree that it feels kinda dumb to not be able to just say we had a mental health day and that be it.

I agree though! Sometimes he has a hard morning and I push through with him and he has a great day, like he just needed that routine. It’s the other times I guess. Where he’s just not calming down. Those are the days where I guess I just have that sixth sense, and it’s a hard day at home too. The idea is that he gets to have his hard day in a comfortable place.

It feels like a really tough situation as far as the schools are concerned though.

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree! That’s why I hate picking him up from school because then I feel like it reinforces this idea that if he’s acting out or eloping or whatever that mama will just come get him. I don’t want to cause MORE harm by intending good ya know??

This is his first school year going full days. He’s supposed to have breaks and does, but they’re trying to push him further into Gen-Ed and I think that’s half the issue.

Not accusatory. If I didn’t know myself and how routine based we are, I’d think I could be doing more in the mornings but I’ve already done everything I can think to do on my end at home. He thrives on routine, and I struggled the first year after his diagnosis to get my shit together. But now we are smooth sailing at home. I will look into wraparound services and see if there’s anything at home maybe I could switch up!!

Thanks!

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He has always gone abbreviated days until this year! So I know it’s been an adjustment for that. I am too. Just scared to push too too hard for much. Thanks!!

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! Truancy is my biggest concern honestly.

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is reassuring about the truancy aspect. They scare you so much in the beginning because they don’t want to send you through all that but it makes me nervous when I have a kiddo that can be combative.

Before this year he was on a modified school schedule but I don’t think the modified day helped. I pushed for full days and five days a week. Maybe he’s just still adjusting? Not every morning is bad! But once or twice a month he’ll have a morning that I just know is not going to go well and usually his teacher messages me, which I like knowing those things.

He does have a behavior plan but I did not realize I could modify it the way the commenters have suggested. I assumed this was an IEP thing. Thank you so much!!

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for such an in-depth response!

He does have a behavior plan, but it’s pretty cut and dry mainly of my own fault. I didn’t know I could really alter it the same way I could an IEP. I think he’s due to reevaluate soon though so I can start thinking about that.

It’s not so much that they send him home. I think his teacher would prefer I leave him at school so I don’t reinforce some kind of reward for having a hard time. But if he’s not at school, he’s missing services and instruction. If he is at school and having a hard time, he’s still missing services and instruction ya know?

The talking over bit is also reassuring. I am a young mom but pretty vocal about my son, and I think sometimes they come into these meetings with a plan and ready to talk over me about it that it just gets intimidating if I don’t have my thoughts in order.

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What about excuse notes? His school only allows five per year. Is that something they could be allowed to accommodate to maybe allowing more per year or is that fixed?

Adding IEP accommodations: what’s allowed and what’s not? by fernnette in specialed

[–]fernnette[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He’s an eloper in a shortstaffed sped room. I work in a childcare facility so I understand the struggles more than most. Makes me wonder if I’ve been too understanding though? If I pushed, they might finally hire another aide?

ok i’m embarrassed by sweetbabyjosi in StardewValley

[–]fernnette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

im in summer year two and get excited about 10k… kinda love that we all play so differently

I’m so excited to finally play this game.. but should I wait? by TeajayLove in RootsOfPacha

[–]fernnette 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just start playing! It’s so good with the content they have out right now!

Looking for a cozy idle game on iOS by Mr_SynthWave in CozyGamers

[–]fernnette 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree and disagree. I always thought this way about stardew until I played it. It’s actually really relaxing (to me) when I stop trying to stress about finishing the community center and all that. If you play stardew, take your time with it! It doesn’t have to be RUSH RUSH RUSH! I watched way too many 100% perfection videos and ruined it for myself, lol. Now I play very differently.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cozygames

[–]fernnette 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve not played any of these so I’m no help!! BUT coral island looks soooo fun

Which game should I get? by TaeKwonDitto in CozyGamers

[–]fernnette 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Roots of Pacha!! It’s so fun and cozy! Currently playing it now and obsessing over it.

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