Re: Autism school curriculum programs

[Guest guest]

What type of program are you looking for? Does you son need extra help, or do

you need a program that is based on ABA or another type of program.

I assume you would like your child to be in a typical classroom but with extra

help or in a resource room for math, reading ect...?

>

> Subject: Autism school curriculum programs

> To: texas-autism-advocacy

> Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 8:10 AM

> Besides STAR (which is only at a very limited # of

> schools...) what programs are your public school district

> using if any? If they're not using a 'program'

> what exactally are they doing to ensure your kid dosen't

> fall behind due to there being a wide variety of needs in

> once classroom??

>  

> I am looking for something to be able to have my district

> (Conroe ISD) to be able to impliment a program geared

> specifically for Autistic kids (or more specifically for my

> son).

>  

> What do you do if they won't impliment a

> 'program' specifically for your child where they are

> going to thrive instead of being stuck in a class with a

> wide range of needs/goals?

>  

> Has anyone had luck in asking CISD in paying for a private

> school? Right now is in at The Learning Lane, but

> insurance is just taking too long to pay back (vicious

> circle...have to front the money each month...then wait 6-8

> weeks to get re-imbursed the portion the insurance will

> pay). I know The Learning Lane's program is geared

> specifically for his needs....something the public school

> will NOT be able to do. Would that be grounds for that

> being leverage on them paying for this private school? If

> even for 3 months or so to get him thru the end of the

> year??

> If so are their any advocates out there willing to take me

> thru this process? The advocate I work w/ now is directly

> related to this school and I would not be able to use her

> for that specific request. We are starting the process of

> putting him back in public school starting in October.

>  

> Any input is appreciated.

>  

> Thank you,

>  

> Rains

>

>

[Guest guest]

:

Conroe used to have multiple autism programs geared for different levels and

abilities. was with the kids who had the severest forms and I was

happy about that because he had a teacher who knew and used applied behavior

analysis. They had almost a 1:1 ratio. Then Kay Allbright (who got her

job under suspicious circumstances per the information I've obtained from

PIA) decided they weren't necessary and made many children suffer and regress

because of that decision. They paid for private school for 8 months for

but called it an " extended functional behavioral assessment. " That is

because I had evidence he regressed in 81% of his skills, some lost entirely.

But I had to wait for 2-1/2 years to gather enough evidence. And the principal

who was at Lamar who I think is now at tried to use extortion (if you

do not give up your ARD for our agenda, then we are going to pull our

offer.) They didn't want to talk about the independent evaluation because it

made

them look very bad.

My suggestion is try to stay with The Learning Lane as long as possible.

You aren't going to get any cooperation with Conroe.

Hilda

In a message dated 9/3/2008 10:12:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

trains7793@... writes:

Besides STAR (which is only at a very limited # of schools...) what programs

are your public school district using if any? If they're not using a

'program' what exactally are they doing to ensure your kid dosen't fall behind

due

to there being a wide variety of needs in once classroom??

I am looking for something to be able to have my district (Conroe ISD) to be

able to impliment a program geared specifically for Autistic kids (or more

specifically for my son).

What do you do if they won't impliment a 'program' specifically for your

child where they are going to thrive instead of being stuck in a class with a

wide range of needs/goals?

Has anyone had luck in asking CISD in paying for a private school? Right now

is in at The Learning Lane, but insurance is just taking too long to

pay back (vicious circle...have to front the money each month...then wait

6-8 weeks to get re-imbursed the portion the insurance will pay). I know The

Learning Lane's program is geared specifically for his needs....something the

public school will NOT be able to do. Would that be grounds for that being

leverage on them paying for this private school? If even for 3 months or so to

get him thru the end of the year??

If so are their any advocates out there willing to take me thru this

process? The advocate I work w/ now is directly related to this school and I

would

not be able to use her for that specific request. We are starting the process

of putting him back in public school starting in October.

Any input is appreciated.

Thank you,

Rains

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[Guest guest]

:

Just FYI. During the 2-1/2 years that he regressed so horribly, I had this

in my IEP, too, but the district thought that one class and no followup was

an appropriate amount of training. The BCABA in the district is just as much

to blame here (at the time there was no BCBA).

I would try to get something about the training being done and progress

monitored by outside sources. Did you see the Fox 26 video of my child?

Hilda

In a message dated 9/3/2008 8:10:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

trains7793@... writes:

We had and definitely will have in his ARD that everyone who in involved

w/ my son will be trained in ABA.

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[Guest guest]

There are some bright spots in Conroe ISD. Because of a few very

challenging students, some teachers in CISD have received training in ABA.

You might want to talk to the special education director about your child's

teacher getting training in ABA. In fact, it might even be possible to

arrange to have your district work with the Learning Lane to get the new

teacher trained in the components of your child's program (a transition plan

of sorts). It wouldn't hurt to ask about that.

If you've read through the archives, you'll see that there are other

families who have posted about private placements paid for by CISD, as well

as other school districts in the Houston area. From what I know about those

circumstances, the placements were compelled by the very complicated needs

of the individual students.

Geraldine

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From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy

[mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of Rains

Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 10:11 AM

To: texas-autism-advocacy

Subject: Autism school curriculum programs

Besides STAR (which is only at a very limited # of schools...) what programs

are your public school district using if any? If they're not using a

'program' what exactally are they doing to ensure your kid dosen't fall

behind due to there being a wide variety of needs in once classroom??

I am looking for something to be able to have my district (Conroe ISD) to be

able to impliment a program geared specifically for Autistic kids (or more

specifically for my son).

What do you do if they won't impliment a 'program' specifically for your

child where they are going to thrive instead of being stuck in a class with

a wide range of needs/goals?

Has anyone had luck in asking CISD in paying for a private school? Right now

is in at The Learning Lane, but insurance is just taking too long to

pay back (vicious circle...have to front the money each month...then wait

6-8 weeks to get re-imbursed the portion the insurance will pay). I know The

Learning Lane's program is geared specifically for his needs....something

the public school will NOT be able to do. Would that be grounds for that

being leverage on them paying for this private school? If even for 3 months

or so to get him thru the end of the year??

If so are their any advocates out there willing to take me thru this

process? The advocate I work w/ now is directly related to this school and I

would not be able to use her for that specific request. We are starting the

process of putting him back in public school starting in October.

Any input is appreciated.

Thank you,

Rains

[Guest guest]

Our school in Cy-Fair has co-teach classrooms set up for both of my

twins, one who just started kindergarten, the other one in first grade.

Both boys are fully integrated in a typical classroom whose students

are being taught by the special Ed as well as the regular teacher. One

special Ed teacher has a nephew on the spectrum, the other one's son

has Autism. Both teachers have aides for a total of 4 adults to 18

children. There are 4 children with Autism in each class. Both classes

are being taught in an enclosed classroom, not the open concept type

setting with divider walls. The boys also have individual modifications

and accommodations. Due to one's sensory defensiveness his classroom is

completely self-contained; it has a bathroom that is accessible only

from the classroom as well as a lunch area. The other one has a written

schedule for visual feedback and they are doing a reward system just

for him. Both rooms feature a quiet zone that is enclosed by bookcases

and outfitted with pillows and books in case either one needs to take a

break to regroup. Our school is not really following any " program " but

is trying to accommodate the special learning style of their students

on the spectrum. We have been very lucky to have such supportive,

knowledgable teachers and administrators.

[Guest guest]

We had and definitely will have in his ARD that everyone who in involved

w/ my son will be trained in ABA.

The Learning Lane does offer transition services and will definitely be

working closely w/ us.

I think I am just a little extra panicked since CISD has failed us in

the past.

I am going to try to start off on a better note, but you know how events

from the past effect a lot.

I will definitely look thru the past posts..didn't even think about

that!

Thanks!!

Rains

Subject: RE: Autism school curriculum programs

To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy

Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 8:00 PM

There are some bright spots in Conroe ISD. Because of a few very

challenging students, some teachers in CISD have received training in

ABA.

You might want to talk to the special education director about your

child's

teacher getting training in ABA. In fact, it might even be possible to

arrange to have your district work with the Learning Lane to get the new

teacher trained in the components of your child's program (a transition

plan

of sorts). It wouldn't hurt to ask about that.

If you've read through the archives, you'll see that there are other

families who have posted about private placements paid for by CISD, as

well

as other school districts in the Houston area. From what I know about

those

circumstances, the placements were compelled by the very complicated

needs

of the individual students.

Geraldine

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Rains

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Subject: [Texas-Autism- Advocacy] Autism school curriculum programs

Besides STAR (which is only at a very limited # of schools...) what

programs

are your public school district using if any? If they're not using a

'program' what exactally are they doing to ensure your kid dosen't fall

behind due to there being a wide variety of needs in once classroom??

I am looking for something to be able to have my district (Conroe ISD)

to be

able to impliment a program geared specifically for Autistic kids (or

more

specifically for my son).

What do you do if they won't impliment a 'program' specifically for your

child where they are going to thrive instead of being stuck in a class

with

a wide range of needs/goals?

Has anyone had luck in asking CISD in paying for a private school? Right

now

is in at The Learning Lane, but insurance is just taking too

long to

pay back (vicious circle...have to front the money each month...then

wait

6-8 weeks to get re-imbursed the portion the insurance will pay). I know

The

Learning Lane's program is geared specifically for his

needs....something

the public school will NOT be able to do. Would that be grounds for that

being leverage on them paying for this private school? If even for 3

months

or so to get him thru the end of the year??

If so are their any advocates out there willing to take me thru this

process? The advocate I work w/ now is directly related to this school

and I

would not be able to use her for that specific request. We are starting

the

process of putting him back in public school starting in October.

Any input is appreciated.

Thank you,

Rains

[Guest guest]

> What do you do if they won't impliment a 'program' specifically for

your child where they are going to thrive instead of being stuck in a

class with a wide range of needs/goals?

> �

> Has anyone had luck in asking CISD in paying for a private school?

Hi . I have a 13yo with Asperger Syndrome that goes to Conroe

ISD. Just want to let you know that CISD will make you fight for

everything. On the one hand, don't expect them to offer much after

just by your asking, but on the other hand, don't give up because you

get turned down up front--you'll have to fight for it.

If you're worried about money--you're going to have to hire an

attorney/advocate and spend $ to do what you want anyway. I would say

keep him where he is at if it is working as long as you can. As well

as $ it will take time.

I can't afford an attorney/advocate, and I can't get them to do

anything besides a rather ineffective 504 Plan for my son. He is

working way below his academic potential. So, they have no problems

letting kids languish if they can get away with it.

You'll need to put on your thinking cap and come up with a way to

" prove " your son's needs. You may be able to talk them into some

things yourself if your logic is good and you have some sort of proof,

but IME you'll probably need to hire someone to come anywhere close to

what you want.