Wow! That's not an easy situation. The mom's expectations of what her child can do are just not realistic. If he doesn't understand one to one correspondence, how can he be expected to do higher level thinking? It's sad and I always feel for the "regular" kids who frankly sometimes get lost in these situations and lose out because the teacher is trying to make so many accommodations for a special needs student. Yes, the regular kids learn compassion and patience, but sometimes I think too much is asked of them. They are kids too.

Does he have a full time aid who can be in charge of that medication? That would make me VERY uncomfortable.

Veronica