Re: ABA & school dist.

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I sounds like it might be time to hire a lawyer. Here in Los Angeles, there

are lawyers who specialize in suing for IEP rights, then make the school pay

their fee. Don't know what the laws are there but it might be worth a shot.

(Los Angeles)

ABA & school dist.

>

> ]Hi,

> I saw this and was not sure if you had an anwser. He in the East Bay, the

Mt

> Diablo Unified School District doesnt pay for anything unless you darn

near

> drag them to court.

> They will NOT contract with ABA. Once a child turns 3yrs of age, thats

it.

> However (this is so werid) Reginal Center will, but only for problems in

the

> home, such as tantrums, or dangerous activies, like bolting into traffic,

or

> mouthing things. You know all those things our kids do, all of the time.

They

> will only help at home. They will not talk to anyone with the school.

>

> I am really angry. My son, 8yrs old, has regressed and will not use the

toilet

> anymore. On top of that he rips up wet Pull-Ups and eats them !!

> The school says, " Oh my " . The beahavourist at the school says she does not

> know what to do. I scream, and pull out more hair, then develop another

> ulcer.

>

> My son has a long list of dangerous activities, I am tired all of the

time,

> because his sleep pattern is still disrupted from the Wellbutrin. He

stopped

> taking it three weeks ago. I dont know if I can get him on a GFCF,diet.

He

> has just started a new school, and is interested in food. For the first

time

> in his life. Do I sound like any of you ??

> Bev

>

>

> MMacGregor@... wrote:

> In a message dated 3/17/01 9:55:03 AM Pacific Standard Time,

> imstrawbarrywine@... writes:

>

>

> >

> > Does the school district help you fund the ABA, or did you have to go

it

> > on

> > your own? Just wondered what percentage that school districts are

willing

> > to

> > cover?

> >

>

> Our School District pays in full for 30 hours a week.

>

> Margaret

> San CA

> (Cupertino School District)

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