Re: IEP Dx Problem, finding advocate

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, where do you find an advocate, or how do you locate advocate's

office? Are they in all states?

Sue in Tn

>

> We got the advocate, called the State's Disability office, and let

me tell

> you,that school straightened up QUICK. It was amazing all the

things we

> requested suddenly were doable...go figure: another class (I HATED

his

> teacher..and still do, she was EVIL and did NOTHING the IEP told her

to), the

> behavorial specialist from the state came in and told the school

yes, the parents are

> correct, you have the dr. dx, why aren't you doing special needs for

him?

> Jake got speech, OT, modified tests, and a whole lot better teacher.

>

> The ball finally started rolling the last semester of school.....our

fault

> we didn't call the advocates office earlier. DO NOT WAIT...call

them NOW!

>

> Jake is in a new school now and the difference is incredible.

Fantastic

> school with an awesome IEP team and even better teachers. Jake's

whole attitude

> has changed and we have had zero problems. He got suspended 3

times last

> year...in 2nd grade, at the last school.

>

> The first IEP meeting at this new school, I was terrified. I came

out of

> that meeting in tears...of joy. I asked about getting an

aid...something the

> last school literally laughed at as it was " all Jake's fault and he

needed a

> good spanking. " The Principal was at this meeting too and she

said, " okay

> momma wants an aid, let's see what we can do. " I about fell over!

I was

> acknowledged as having a real concern.....WOW!!!!

>

> I am amazed at the difference in schools here, both public schools.

This

> school now has taught me what the last school did was criminal. Do

you know

> the HEAD of the Special Needs for the COUNTY at the last school told

me, " what

> happens here stays here " , when I wanted a daily report sent home.

Oh yeah,

> she's a winner.

>

> I cannot stress enough, CALL THE ADVOCATE'S OFFICE NOW!

>

> Tracey

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> In a message dated 12/15/2008 7:24:39 P.M. Central Standard Time,

> jrushen@... writes:

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> First...who did the evaluation? The school? Go get another

evaluation..

> Can your advocate go with you to the IEP tomorrow? If not go...but

don't

> sign the paperwork yet...tell them you need to take it home to

review it..I

> think you have 10 days. Here in the state of PA, it is called a

NOREP (notice of

> _________educationa If not go...but don't sign the paperwork

yet...tell them

> you need to take it home to review it..I think you have 10 days.

Here in

>

> And, like everyone tells me....you are part of the IEP team can

request a

> team meeting anytime you want. And, if it is in his IEP and they

are not

> following it ...then they are in the WRONG. The IEP is a fedearl

regulation which

> MUST be followed. Get a book on IEP's and get your Advocate

ASAP.....it

> will help so much.

>

> Go to the meeting but don't let them bully you. Take information

with you

> and write down whta you want to discuss and what you want them to

provide your

> child and why and back it up with information.Go to the meeting but

don't let

> them bul They will try to ride you..that is why you need an

advocate....

> They will try to ride you..that is why you need an ad They will

try to ride

> you..that is why you need an advocate....<WBR>but the main thing is

that the

> meeting is tommorrow...<WBR>go...bu They will try to ride you..that

is why you

> need an advocate....<WBR>but the main thing is that the meeting is

> tommorrow...<WBR>go...but don't sign anything...tell them you need

to review it ...tell

> them you are getting

>

> Jan

>

>

> Janice Rushen

>

> " I will try to be open to all avenues of wisdom and hope "

>

>

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>

> From: Sandy <xo_sandy@..._>

> Subject: ( ) IEP Dx Problem

> @AspergerTo:

> Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 4:52 PM

>

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>

> History:

>

> I adopted my son 1 1/2 years ago...at age 7 he received his first IEP

> under the dx of Emotional Disturbance. He lived in 8 different foster

> homes before being placed with us...and we adopted.

>

> His dx through DSM IV is Reactive attachment Disorder; Depressive

> Disorder; Academic Problems; Sexual Abuse Victim; Loss of bio home;

> foster placement; social skills difficulties; atypical behaviors; and

> communication problems.

>

> Recently, he received a Dx of Aspergers...

>

> He has been to children's hosp. and tested for chromosomal

> abnormalities (fragile X) and came back normal. He is being referred

> to neurology to be tested for other problems such as fetal development

> disorders... he has very simple palmar creases as well as mild

> dysmorphic facial features. Overall his appearance and actions are

> very apparent that he is special needs.

>

> He tests low normal IQ as low as 79 and as high as 88. He is in

> special ed as well as mainstreamed. He lacks fine motor skills and

> social skills. His work is modified due to lack of concentration and

> effort; however, he tests academically within normal of his peers.

>

> Present:

>

> I requested IEP reassessment because my son cannot get OT or tested

> for learning disabilities under dx of emotional disturbance.

>

> I feel like his dx can be changed to Autism due to his AS diagnosis;

> however, I was just informed that his reevaluation was conducted and

> he is going to remain with Dx of Emotional Disturbance because he does

> not fall under Autism.

>

> I feel an injustice is being done to my child and his educational

> needs are not being met. Every IEP...it is said that teachers will

> inform parents of child's assignments. ..and it's never done. He seems

> to go to class and wave in and out of attention... not do any work and

> keep getting passed to next grade level.

>

> I have signed up for an IEP Workshop and will meet with an advocate.

> but his IEP is tomorrow and nothing is going to get changed. What do

> I need to overrule the assessment?

>

> Also, has anyone noticed that Asperger's Disorder under the

> Educational Guidelines holds the same Behaviors as Emotional

> Disturbance? I am at a loss...any help is appreciated. Thank you.

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