Re: IEP Ideas

[Guest guest]

I just graduated from high school a few years ago, so I have a few more

recommendations. Some may not apply to elementary school children.

For classes that took a lot of notes, I was able to have the teacher photo copy

her notes, or the note's of another student.

I was given two copies of every textbook. This way I could leave one of each in

my locker and have another at home and not have to lug them back and forth. I

could also leave one in a classroom if it was really heavy and the teacher

agreed.

I was given extra time during pass time. If I came late to class, I was excused.

I could leave lunch and gym earlier than everyone else so I could avoid the rush

of kids (and often pushing).

For gym class, I wasn't happy with what they did. I just sat there and watched

the class. Then, if they went outside, I was sent to study hall. I sometimes got

to keep score for their games or stuff like that. But usually I just sat there.

That's all I can think of right now. But I think it's also important to go to

parent/teacher conferences and make sure you personally talk to the teacher and

tell them about your child's condition. Many times the school doesn't tell the

teacher a lot. That way if a problem would arise, your child could go and

explain things to a teacher and they should be more willing to help since they

understand what's going on.

Hopefully this helps a bit. My sister has dyslexia, so my mom had to deal with

both of us, and our school system is notoriously bad about adapting (they

couldn't build a ramp for the graduation ceremony. Instead, I got singled out

and the person came down the steps to give it to me. I wasn't able to walk

across the stage like everyone else). Someone mentioned don't let them talk you

into saying the child no longer has something. I totally agree with this. They

tested my sister, and told my mom she no longer has dyslexia (this doesn't just

disappear!) and the reason she isn't doing well in school is because she isn't

responsible, so they can't help her. If you absolutely need something, don't let

the school talk you out of it!