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> Hi Vickie,

> Thank you for your advice! All though I can not belive a dr.s dx

isn't valued by the school districts. I find this rather shocking! I

have had trouble with the school system already as I have requested

many evaluations and they either turn me down and tell me how silly I

am or they do INFORMAL testing only and tell me how normal my son is

and how he doesn't need any other services!

Marie, you must request the evaluations IN WRITING. That sets off a

federal timeline whereby they have x amount of time to either do the

evaluation or give you a written reason why not. Give your school

district special ed department a call and make sure you are following

proper procedure for requesting an evaluation. If you have not signed

either a sheet of paper that gives a written reason why the school

district has decided not to evaluate your son or a sheet of paper

listing the testing to be performed (must be FORMAL testing), then you

have not formally requested an evaluation.

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It isn't really that they don't value the information so much as that

it isn't legally relevent to the process. Children must qualify

according to the state or federal guideline. The doctor dx becomes

important after they qualify for spec ed when it comes time to write

or adjust the plan.

I completely agree with some of the other posters that it is

important not to worry to much about the teachers comments. I don't

mean this disrespectfully toward teachers but they have their own

ideas a lot of times and they don't always end up being the best

solution for you or your son. Start the process legally with the

school. It may be as simple as going to the office and asking what

you need to fill out to have your son tested for special ed.

Don't be afraid to use the department of education web site. They

will probably have a lot of information on the process. Because

everything has a specific form to complete and each party has a time

period in which to respond it can take several months to complete the

testing so start as soon as you can even if you don't have anything

completed with the doctor yet.

Vickie

>

> Hi Vickie,

> Thank you for your advice! All though I can not belive a dr.s dx

isn't valued by the school districts. I find this rather shocking! I

have had trouble with the school system already as I have requested

many evaluations and they either turn me down and tell me how silly I

am or they do INFORMAL testing only and tell me how normal my son is

and how he doesn't need any other services!

>  

> My son has also been placed in time out when he shows signs of

social anxiety and I was instructed by his teacher that if I was more

strict with him at home he wouldn't act in this manner! I am worried

about kindergarten and the teacher treating him with time out instead

of re-direction. I wonder what else I could do to get help for my son

with the district?

>  

> marie

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Dear Marie:

I agree with Vicki that you should really take a look at your state's

department of education website. The school's are set up on lots of rules.

You have the power to use those rules to help your son. Don't, please don't

be buffaloed by their " turning your son down for services. " Do get the

doctor's diagnoses and test done (insurance allowing). And then you even

have more of a voice for your son. One thing someone taught me is this

saying: " It is none of your business what other people think. " It works

for me. You are your sons best advocate. You are your son best voice,

teacher, strength, snuggle, cook, dishwasher, laundry mistress, and his

security. You represent him. Some teachers don't care about the kids.

Some do! Do start the legal process. Get all the documentation in your

hand and have that all important meeting. Know what your rights are. Know

what " they " are suppose to provide your child with. Each processes, step,

and form (as Vicki said) does take time. But once this process is in place,

the school district has to toe the line. Any false documentation, not

providing your son with the services he needs can lead to trouble for the

school. Best of luck with this ....Aleshia...ssterland@...

( ) Re: I need Information and Help!Vickie

It isn't really that they don't value the information so much as that

it isn't legally relevent to the process. Children must qualify

according to the state or federal guideline. The doctor dx becomes

important after they qualify for spec ed when it comes time to write

or adjust the plan.

I completely agree with some of the other posters that it is

important not to worry to much about the teachers comments. I don't

mean this disrespectfully toward teachers but they have their own

ideas a lot of times and they don't always end up being the best

solution for you or your son. Start the process legally with the

school. It may be as simple as going to the office and asking what

you need to fill out to have your son tested for special ed.

Don't be afraid to use the department of education web site. They

will probably have a lot of information on the process. Because

everything has a specific form to complete and each party has a time

period in which to respond it can take several months to complete the

testing so start as soon as you can even if you don't have anything

completed with the doctor yet.

Vickie

>

> Hi Vickie,

> Thank you for your advice! All though I can not belive a dr.s dx

isn't valued by the school districts. I find this rather shocking! I

have had trouble with the school system already as I have requested

many evaluations and they either turn me down and tell me how silly I

am or they do INFORMAL testing only and tell me how normal my son is

and how he doesn't need any other services!

>

> My son has also been placed in time out when he shows signs of

social anxiety and I was instructed by his teacher that if I was more

strict with him at home he wouldn't act in this manner! I am worried

about kindergarten and the teacher treating him with time out instead

of re-direction. I wonder what else I could do to get help for my son

with the district?

>

> marie

>

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