Re: My 17 yr. old son just diagnosed with Aspergers

[Guest guest]

I would say to go ahead and pursue the IEP.

It may help level the playing field during his senior year and so reduce the

level of stress.

It will require the school to come up with a transition plan for your son that

can help you figure out what comes next after high school.

And if he goes on to college, the IEP will make it easier to register as a

disabled student so he has the choice of asking for extra time on tests, a

notetaker, digital versions of textbooks, and access to software, and possibly

reduced fees.

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for your response. We have decided to pursue an IEP, but just a matter of figuring out what the first step is. It's all very overwhelming considering we were just faced with this diagnosis 1 1/2 month ago. His counselor at h.s. was already notified of his condition but did not really help much in informing us as to what the first step to do, even when I told her I would like an IEP set up. .I guess, as parents we have to be proactive about these things. Thank you again and God Bless!!VickieFrom: tamaoki_s <tamaoki_s@...>Subject: ( ) Re: My 17 yr. old son just diagnosed with AspergersTo:

Date: Friday, August 28, 2009, 11:12 AM

I would say to go ahead and pursue the IEP.

It may help level the playing field during his senior year and so reduce the level of stress.

It will require the school to come up with a transition plan for your son that can help you figure out what comes next after high school.

And if he goes on to college, the IEP will make it easier to register as a disabled student so he has the choice of asking for extra time on tests, a notetaker, digital versions of textbooks, and access to software, and possibly reduced fees.

[Guest guest]

Also, it will help set things up for accomodations at college.  My daughter recieved housing accomodations in the dorm which included allowing her therapy animal even though it is a no pets dorm.

 

Kathy J. 

On 8/28/09, mark erickson <marandvick@...> wrote:

 

Thank you so much for your response.  We have decided to pursue an IEP, but just a matter of figuring out what the first step is.  It's all very overwhelming considering we were just faced with this diagnosis 1 1/2 month ago. His counselor at h.s. was already notified of his condition but did not really help much in informing us as to what the first step to do, even when I told her I would like an IEP set up. .I guess, as parents we have to be proactive about these things.  Thank you again and God Bless!!

Vickie

From: tamaoki_s <tamaoki_s@...>

Subject: ( ) Re: My 17 yr. old son just diagnosed with Aspergers

Date: Friday, August 28, 2009, 11:12 AM

 

I would say to go ahead and pursue the IEP. It may help level the playing field during his senior year and so reduce the level of stress.It will require the school to come up with a transition plan for your son that can help you figure out what comes next after high school.

And if he goes on to college, the IEP will make it easier to register as a disabled student so he has the choice of asking for extra time on tests, a notetaker, digital versions of textbooks, and access to software, and possibly reduced fees.

[Guest guest]

Starting an IEP is only necessary if he requires special help at

school. You can have a disability and not qualify for special ed

services. So first, decide what he needs, what he needs help with,

what you feel he needs to get through school. If that list requires

people to help him to meet those needs, then request an full

educational evaluation and get started.

 Roxanna

" The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do

nothing. " E. Burke

( ) My 17 yr. old son just diagnosed with

Aspergers

I am new to this group and as with my subject, we recently got this

diagnosis about 2 months ago. It was very liberating for us as parents

and for my son. He is undergoing neurofeedback currently. Any parents

out there that has used this form of therapy and the results? Also,

since he is turning senior this year, is is really necessary to start

and IEP?? any suggestions regarding this area??

Vickie erickson