Guest guest Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hi all... I know we all stress over IEP's and 504's.... I finally came to terms with the fact that my children require them... my oldest is ADD, exactly like my sister and my son is ADHD and OCD... My son tends to spend some time in the office with the office staff because of his inability to keep his hands to himself or for saying innapropriate things. He has a split second temper and a few years ago told kids he was going to kill them because they wouldn't let him play. Luckily, he was very young and the school did not discipline him by suspension or expulsion like they could, but I realized after that.... if my son has an IEP or 504, it is a legal document that shows he lacks certain skills or needs extra assistance on certain things, etc. This form is what can save your child should they act out innapropriately. If the child says something and it can be shown that it is a part of their " issues/disability " it is less likely they will be removed from their school should they do something extreme. I pray it will never come to that, but I know that when kids bully my son, he reacts with words... I am thankful that we have a 504 in place that says impulsiveness and control are issues he has. It forces the school to acknowledge him for who he is! I do not advocate any child getting a free pass for poor behavior, but we need to protect our children. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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