Re: New member seeking help

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Hi, My 4th grader has the same problem and teachers react the same

way. If the teacher does not specifically direct students to pass

homework in NOW, my child assumes he should hold onto it. I've

noticed if the teacher has a particular place to PUT homework, my

child turns it in. I think this stems from not wanting to make a

mistake and not noticing what other students are doing. Similarly,

when packing up at the end of the day, he sometimes forgets

assignments. I solved this by picking him up after most students

have left the building. The teachers think that because he's

disorganized, I must be really involved in his homework but other

than coaching him on writing, I'm not involved at all. He's much

more of a self-starter than it appears.

Anyways, the major difficulty we are having at this moment is

homework. Many times this year we have had to go back to school to

pick up homework that she neglected to bring home. And many times

this year she has forgotten to turn it in and brings it back home

with her in her folder. I finally made a checklist for her end of day

routine that goes step by step to make sure she has all of the items

needed for her homework. I tape a copy of that to her folder every

week. But it doesn't help if she doesn't turn the homework in. She

did this on Friday. Did all of her homework on Thursday night

(including a monthly book report that is required) and neglected to

turn it in. So now she will be penalized 10 points automatically on

each and every one of those papers. At the IEP meeting the teacher

stated that she is not going to pack 's bag for her and she is

not going to check her folder in the morning. This is 's

responsibility. They all give lip service to the fact that they have

dealt with individuals on the spectrum before, but none of them seem

to realize that this is a neurological condition. is not being

stubborn or forgetful purposely. Have any of you dealt with a similar

situation and, if so, how did you handle it? Any help is appreciated

right now as I feel as though we are alone and drifting.

> Sorry this turned out to be so long for what is essentially a short

question.

>

> Thanks for any help.

>

[Guest guest]

you need to fight with the school to give you more help, it is the teachers respondsiblity to help your child, if not to actually do it for her, at least to give her tools to help her remember to do it herself, the best advice i can give you is to just stay on top of it, keep calling, keep asking, and eventually they will help, i am in constant email with my sons teachers and aides they hear from me about everything, i go down to the school alot too, if they see and hear from you alot they know you are going to be in their face (and not in a negative way) they know that you are involved and that makes them work harder for your child and the teacher is wrong that is her job good luck to you kimberly

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[Guest guest]

Why did the school say "no" to the IEP? Also, when they said "no", did they put the "no" in writing?

You need to write a letter to the principal of this school (CC copies to director of sped) and request a full educational evaluation be done. Tell them your dd has a dx of AS, she has special education needs that are directly related to her having AS. Put everything in writing from now on including follow up notes and letters to conversations you have with staff.

Once you have formally requested an evaluation, they need to reply to you in writing. If they are going to say "no" - they have to do so in writing along with the reason why they are saying "no" and the things they considered when making this decision. If they don't do this, you need to write a letter and tell them you would like your "prior written notice" in writing to your request.

Also, you should go visit www.wrightslaw.com for TONS of information about sped services. And of course, you can ask us here if you have more questions.

RoxannaAutism Happens

( ) New member seeking help

Hello,

I am a new member as of yesterday. I have a nine year old daughter who was diagnosed with Aspergers in November 2007. We knew from a very young age (15 months) that there was something not quite right. She was not speaking but she was reading words. After many years of one diagnoses after another we finally were confirmed in our suspicions.

attended preschool under the umbrella of the CPSE (Committee on Preschool Education) in New York State. When she went to kindergarten she was given an IEP. At the end of kindergarten they declassified her. First and second grades were horrendous. Finally, in mid-second grade she was reassessed and misdiagnosed with ADD. She was then given a 504 plan. We tried the stimulant medications with her and that was literally a living hell. It did not help her concentration or her memory, but did cause her to lose 10 pounds, have major rebound meltdowns and horrific, graphic nightmares. We, as parents, took her off the medication after 3 months. This year, fourth grade, she was diagnosed, properly we believe, with Aspergers. We requested another meeting with the Committee on Special Education seeking an IEP. We were shot down in a not very friendly manner. I am now going to look outside the school system and see if we can get some help for her, specifically in social skills.

Anyways, the major difficulty we are having at this moment is homework. Many times this year we have had to go back to school to pick up homework that she neglected to bring home. And many times this year she has forgotten to turn it in and brings it back home with her in her folder. I finally made a checklist for her end of day routine that goes step by step to make sure she has all of the items needed for her homework. I tape a copy of that to her folder every week. But it doesn't help if she doesn't turn the homework in. She did this on Friday. Did all of her homework on Thursday night (including a monthly book report that is required) and neglected to turn it in. So now she will be penalized 10 points automatically on each and every one of those papers. At the IEP meeting the teacher stated that she is not going to pack 's bag for her and she is not going to check her folder in the morning. This is 's responsibility. They all give lip service to the fact that they have dealt with individuals on the spectrum before, but none of them seem to realize that this is a neurological condition. is not being stubborn or forgetful purposely. Have any of you dealt with a similar situation and, if so, how did you handle it? Any help is appreciated right now as I feel as though we are alone and drifting.

Sorry this turned out to be so long for what is essentially a short question.

Thanks for any help.

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