Guest guest Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 , We're in the same boat. You need to review the speech/academic goals. Increase IEP speech goals via results of the assessments in all areas conducted by school, private therapists and if needed request for IEE. You need to show the school through assessments that your child NEEDS to increase speech services to support IEP speech/academic goals. How old is your son? -Beth From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of bos0513 Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 2:55 PM Subject: [ ] IEP help please! Good afternoon! I was hoping someone could help me. My son is receiving ST from the pre-k program at school 2 days a week, and we supplment private therapy an additional 2 days per week. I have asked the school about increasing his therapy, but have been told that since he's not shown regression, they won't increase it. Well, of course he hasn't shown regression.....we've been supplementing their services!!! ARGH! Anyway, I remember reading somewhere that the IDEA doesn't require an actual regression, just that his condition (apraxia) mandates a level of therapy needed not to regress. Does anyone know where I could find that article, or does anyone have any additional info I could take to the school to amp up our argument for increase therapy? I love both SLP's (private and school), but at $500/mo (ERISA ins won't cover), for the last 2 years, we need to cut back our bill without cutting his services! Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks Beth! He's 4, and we jsut got him moved to the afternoon class (kindergarten readiness class here in NC). He's met all of his non-speech goals, and his speech has improved, but he still lags behind. From: bethausa424@... Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:48:46 -0600 Subject: RE: [ ] IEP help please! , We're in the same boat. You need to review the speech/academic goals. Increase IEP speech goals via results of the assessments in all areas conducted by school, private therapists and if needed request for IEE. You need to show the school through assessments that your child NEEDS to increase speech services to support IEP speech/academic goals. How old is your son? -Beth From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of bos0513 Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 2:55 PM Subject: [ ] IEP help please! Good afternoon! I was hoping someone could help me. My son is receiving ST from the pre-k program at school 2 days a week, and we supplment private therapy an additional 2 days per week. I have asked the school about increasing his therapy, but have been told that since he's not shown regression, they won't increase it. Well, of course he hasn't shown regression.....we've been supplementing their services!!! ARGH! Anyway, I remember reading somewhere that the IDEA doesn't require an actual regression, just that his condition (apraxia) mandates a level of therapy needed not to regress. Does anyone know where I could find that article, or does anyone have any additional info I could take to the school to amp up our argument for increase therapy? I love both SLP's (private and school), but at $500/mo (ERISA ins won't cover), for the last 2 years, we need to cut back our bill without cutting his services! Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Heres an article by Marilyn Agin that has some of the info you wanted. This is from the Links at left on this site under Apraxia information. http://www.cherab.org/information/aginmdapraxia.html#appropriatetherapy Do you have a diagnosis of Apraxia from a medical doctor? A Ped Neurologist or Developmental Pediatrician--hopefully one who has experience with Apraxia. The school cannot ignore a diagnosis from a doctor. Do they know you're supplementing outside of school? > > Good afternoon! I was hoping someone could help me. My son is receiving ST from the pre-k program at school 2 days a week, and we supplment private therapy an additional 2 days per week. I have asked the school about increasing his therapy, but have been told that since he's not shown regression, they won't increase it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Thanks for the link! Yes, we do have a dx of Apraxia, and the school knows we're supplementing. When we originially entered the school system, they would only give him once a quarter consult services, even though the CDSA he had been receiving 2 dys/wk. After the speech therapist meet Austin, she immediately started him on 2 dys/wk with the school. His teachers and therapist are great, but are being told by the school that since he's progressing, they can't add services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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