Guest guest Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 My high school age daughter - not dx'd yet with AS but referred to the autism-disorders clinic of our HMO - is actually not doing too badly in regular classes, but paradoxically that's posing problems for us. We've had two meetings with the SST (student study team) at her school, and the next one is next week. They want to develop a 504 for her and DON'T want to set up an IEP, saying that she doesn't need to be in special ed classes. She's done her research and really WANTS an IEP; she wants to have a written plan that sets out specifically what they're supposed to be doing for her and what her needs are. I'm taking the position with the school that the IEP is supposed to specify the " least restrictive placement " , and that there's no mandate that she go into special education classes. To add to all this, she's going to be in a " middle college " program next year as a Junior. That means she won't even be AT the high school, she'll be taking all her classes at a local community college (some with high school teachers on site, some regular college classes). So the only real reason for the IEP is in case she ends up having to go back to the high school, and to document her disability if she needs something for colleges later. Oh, and although AS isn't dx'd yet, she does have a major auditory processing disorder, sensory processing disorder, and ADHD. Any thoughts on how to persuade the school to write an IEP under these circumstances? > > > > I had to change my son's classification to Autism, it seems that the school > > did not take his disability into consideration. His meltdowns and > > behaviors are classic of autism, but the school was not having it,( suspensions > > took place due to behaviors and social skills issues) so I changed his dx in > > our last IEP meeting. Now the school is still not getting it, and with my > > pushing the school district due to lack of their cooperation and the > > ridiculous suspensions, the school district suggested that I let the district > > autism team observe my son. My thought is that the autism dx can be helpful if I > > should have to go due process. I feel the breakdown is with the > > implementation and lack of training with paras and teachers. There seems to not be a > > place for our kids with HFA or aspergers, there is either the ED classroom > > or significant needs, neither are a good fit for HFA and aspergers, which > > in turn leads to the lack of training and implementation. My recommendation > > as one parent to another is to keep the autism classification as this > > classification might benefit your child if the school is not able to meet their > > needs. > > > > Dawn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 She doesn't have to be in Special Education Classes to have or get an IEP. My son in all inclusion classes (co-teach) and he has an IEP. To me it sounds like she needs an IEP with her situation...auditory processing problems, sensory issues and ADHD...wow! Tell the school ...you want an IEP for her. Stand strong! Jan "In the Midst of Difficulty lies Opportunity" Albert Einstein From: Cati <cathy_cox@...> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 3:36:20 AMSubject: ( ) IEPs - was Re: Changing catagories?? My high school age daughter - not dx'd yet with AS but referred to the autism-disorders clinic of our HMO - is actually not doing too badly in regular classes, but paradoxically that's posing problems for us. We've had two meetings with the SST (student study team) at her school, and the next one is next week. They want to develop a 504 for her and DON'T want to set up an IEP, saying that she doesn't need to be in special ed classes.She's done her research and really WANTS an IEP; she wants to have a written plan that sets out specifically what they're supposed to be doing for her and what her needs are. I'm taking the position with the school that the IEP is supposed to specify the "least restrictive placement", and that there's no mandate that she go into special education classes.To add to all this, she's going to be in a "middle college" program next year as a Junior. That means she won't even be AT the high school, she'll be taking all her classes at a local community college (some with high school teachers on site, some regular college classes). So the only real reason for the IEP is in case she ends up having to go back to the high school, and to document her disability if she needs something for colleges later. Oh, and although AS isn't dx'd yet, she does have a major auditory processing disorder, sensory processing disorder, and ADHD.Any thoughts on how to persuade the school to write an IEP under these circumstances?> >> > I had to change my son's classification to Autism, it seems that the school > > did not take his disability into consideration. His meltdowns and > > behaviors are classic of autism, but the school was not having it,( suspensions > > took place due to behaviors and social skills issues) so I changed his dx in > > our last IEP meeting. Now the school is still not getting it, and with my > > pushing the school district due to lack of their cooperation and the > > ridiculous suspensions, the school district suggested that I let the district > > autism team observe my son. My thought is that the autism dx can be helpful if I > > should have to go due process. I feel the breakdown is with the > > implementation and lack of training with paras and teachers. There seems to not be a > > place for our kids with HFA or aspergers, there is either the ED classroom > > or significant needs, neither are a good fit for HFA and aspergers, which > > in turn leads to the lack of training and implementation. My recommendation > > as one parent to another is to keep the autism classification as this > > classification might benefit your child if the school is not able to meet their > > needs. > > > > Dawn> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 My son is 29 and he still didn't learn how to lie convincingly! To be honest with you I think this is one of the most touching aspects of their personality; this world would be much better if reversed in numbers!!He is now working at his Doctorate Degree in Brazil, our native country already. He is an environmental engineer graduated out of UWE - Bristol UK. His path has not been easy and the diagnosis came 4 years ago; before that... He coped! We knew it was difficult but never realized how difficult! When I think about it I try to think of the positive side: he learned things that the early diagnosed will not because he was not protected as much. I think my son is a WINNER, in my eyes he is a hero! BUT AN ASPERGERS IS AN ASPERGERS so now that he is on working age, having to deal with adults that do not know him I am trying to find out WHO should know and WHEN. Why? You will all see this one day: it is not written on their foreheads that they have Asperger's Syndrome. To others, they may seem very suspicious and strange young adults...But BY GOD, they are so naive and so knowledgeable; not to mention how committed they are to what they are doing.If you have an opinion, please tell me!Aspire. From: rushen janice <jrushen@...> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 10:39:30 PMSubject: Re: ( ) IEPs - was Re: Changing catagories?? She doesn't have to be in Special Education Classes to have or get an IEP. My son in all inclusion classes (co-teach) and he has an IEP. To me it sounds like she needs an IEP with her situation... auditory processing problems, sensory issues and ADHD...wow! Tell the school ...you want an IEP for her. Stand strong! Jan "In the Midst of Difficulty lies Opportunity" Albert Einstein From: Cati <cathy_coxwvm (DOT) edu> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 3:36:20 AMSubject: ( ) IEPs - was Re: Changing catagories?? My high school age daughter - not dx'd yet with AS but referred to the autism-disorders clinic of our HMO - is actually not doing too badly in regular classes, but paradoxically that's posing problems for us. We've had two meetings with the SST (student study team) at her school, and the next one is next week. They want to develop a 504 for her and DON'T want to set up an IEP, saying that she doesn't need to be in special ed classes.She's done her research and really WANTS an IEP; she wants to have a written plan that sets out specifically what they're supposed to be doing for her and what her needs are. I'm taking the position with the school that the IEP is supposed to specify the "least restrictive placement", and that there's no mandate that she go into special education classes.To add to all this, she's going to be in a "middle college" program next year as a Junior. That means she won't even be AT the high school, she'll be taking all her classes at a local community college (some with high school teachers on site, some regular college classes). So the only real reason for the IEP is in case she ends up having to go back to the high school, and to document her disability if she needs something for colleges later. Oh, and although AS isn't dx'd yet, she does have a major auditory processing disorder, sensory processing disorder, and ADHD.Any thoughts on how to persuade the school to write an IEP under these circumstances?> >> > I had to change my son's classification to Autism, it seems that the school > > did not take his disability into consideration. His meltdowns and > > behaviors are classic of autism, but the school was not having it,( suspensions > > took place due to behaviors and social skills issues) so I changed his dx in > > our last IEP meeting. Now the school is still not getting it, and with my > > pushing the school district due to lack of their cooperation and the > > ridiculous suspensions, the school district suggested that I let the district > > autism team observe my son. My thought is that the autism dx can be helpful if I > > should have to go due process. I feel the breakdown is with the > > implementation and lack of training with paras and teachers. There seems to not be a > > place for our kids with HFA or aspergers, there is either the ED classroom > > or significant needs, neither are a good fit for HFA and aspergers, which > > in turn leads to the lack of training and implementation. My recommendation > > as one parent to another is to keep the autism classification as this > > classification might benefit your child if the school is not able to meet their > > needs. > > > > Dawn> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 I would contact the school social worker,she should have a contact name,and phone number of (I can't think of the correct name) but special services for children who need testing for an IEP. Be persistent,and stand your ground. Your daughter doesn't have to have a medical DX of Autism,to obtain an IEP. Best of Luck to you! From: rushen janice <jrushen@...>To: Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 5:39:30 PMSubject: Re: ( ) IEPs - was Re: Changing catagories?? She doesn't have to be in Special Education Classes to have or get an IEP. My son in all inclusion classes (co-teach) and he has an IEP. To me it sounds like she needs an IEP with her situation... auditory processing problems, sensory issues and ADHD...wow! Tell the school ...you want an IEP for her. Stand strong! Jan "In the Midst of Difficulty lies Opportunity" Albert Einstein From: Cati <cathy_coxwvm (DOT) edu> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 3:36:20 AMSubject: ( ) IEPs - was Re: Changing catagories?? My high school age daughter - not dx'd yet with AS but referred to the autism-disorders clinic of our HMO - is actually not doing too badly in regular classes, but paradoxically that's posing problems for us. We've had two meetings with the SST (student study team) at her school, and the next one is next week. They want to develop a 504 for her and DON'T want to set up an IEP, saying that she doesn't need to be in special ed classes.She's done her research and really WANTS an IEP; she wants to have a written plan that sets out specifically what they're supposed to be doing for her and what her needs are. I'm taking the position with the school that the IEP is supposed to specify the "least restrictive placement", and that there's no mandate that she go into special education classes.To add to all this, she's going to be in a "middle college" program next year as a Junior. That means she won't even be AT the high school, she'll be taking all her classes at a local community college (some with high school teachers on site, some regular college classes). So the only real reason for the IEP is in case she ends up having to go back to the high school, and to document her disability if she needs something for colleges later. Oh, and although AS isn't dx'd yet, she does have a major auditory processing disorder, sensory processing disorder, and ADHD.Any thoughts on how to persuade the school to write an IEP under these circumstances?> >> > I had to change my son's classification to Autism, it seems that the school > > did not take his disability into consideration. His meltdowns and > > behaviors are classic of autism, but the school was not having it,( suspensions > > took place due to behaviors and social skills issues) so I changed his dx in > > our last IEP meeting. Now the school is still not getting it, and with my > > pushing the school district due to lack of their cooperation and the > > ridiculous suspensions, the school district suggested that I let the district > > autism team observe my son. My thought is that the autism dx can be helpful if I > > should have to go due process. I feel the breakdown is with the > > implementation and lack of training with paras and teachers. There seems to not be a > > place for our kids with HFA or aspergers, there is either the ED classroom > > or significant needs, neither are a good fit for HFA and aspergers, which > > in turn leads to the lack of training and implementation. My recommendation > > as one parent to another is to keep the autism classification as this > > classification might benefit your child if the school is not able to meet their > > needs. > > > > Dawn> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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