Any success with an IEA?

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

We are currently having our dd (age 7) assessed by the local school district for

ASD, to see if she will qualify. She has been diagnosed with AS medically. She

is currently homeschooled. When assessed by school district 3 years ago, they

didn't find her eligible (she was receiving services under the Early Childhood

Developmental Delay at that time). They raved about her intelligence and didn't

accept our concerns.

This time around, I'm not sure how it will turn out yet. I am getting some

comments from the various testers about her intelligence again, and not seeing

the ASD. Forunately my son's Early Intervention teacher is " on my side " and

sees our dd on the spectrum, and has filled in a GADs form for us, and given

permission for the staff to call her etc.

Our dd performs well with the testers and is enjoying the one-on-one attention

from the staff. I'm not sure whether having more tests done by an Independent

Evaluator would show her Asperger traits. Her problems show up in real life,

and particularly, when family members are present.

I am planning to try to put together some home video on a DVD to give the school

staff.

Anyone have experience requesting an Independent Educational Assessment, after

school didn't find child eligible for services? Any success?

At this point, we are thinking to enrol her in school, if we can get the school

to recognize and address her special needs.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

,

Independent evaluations will not help unless they are the most appropriate ones.

One of the most accepted diagnostic tools for Autism, of any level, is the

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). This is administered by either a

Neurodevelopmental pediatrician or a doctorate psychologist who is reporting to

a Neuro Pedi.

The important thing here is that, in order to obtain the AS label, the

assessment and diagnosis must come from a Neuro Pedi no matter who procters the

test. The procter just must be certified to administer it.

Now, one of the best compliments to the ADOS is the Autism Diagnostic Interview,

Revised (ADI-R), which is the parent interview. Combine those together and you

will have a solid case to present to the District and an administrative judge,

if you have to file for due process.

The District may have a Neuro Pedi come to the school on their dime as part of

the initial evaluation. But that professional will most likely rule in the

District's favor.

One saw my dd, felt the bumps on her head, and said that on a one-to-one basis,

she doesn't have autism. Of course, he would say that. He used no standardized

diagnosis test and did not review the records. So I filed a formal dispute that

is now in her records and will be noted by the admin. judge if I have to go that

far.

I hope that this has help and contact the group if you have more questions or

would like more details.

Regards,

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> Hi everyone,

>

> We are currently having our dd (age 7) assessed by the local school district

for ASD, to see if she will qualify. She has been diagnosed with AS medically.

She is currently homeschooled. When assessed by school district 3 years ago,

they didn't find her eligible (she was receiving services under the Early

Childhood Developmental Delay at that time). They raved about her intelligence

and didn't accept our concerns.

>

> This time around, I'm not sure how it will turn out yet. I am getting some

comments from the various testers about her intelligence again, and not seeing

the ASD. Forunately my son's Early Intervention teacher is " on my side " and

sees our dd on the spectrum, and has filled in a GADs form for us, and given

permission for the staff to call her etc.

>

> Our dd performs well with the testers and is enjoying the one-on-one attention

from the staff. I'm not sure whether having more tests done by an Independent

Evaluator would show her Asperger traits. Her problems show up in real life,

and particularly, when family members are present.

>

> I am planning to try to put together some home video on a DVD to give the

school staff.

>

> Anyone have experience requesting an Independent Educational Assessment, after

school didn't find child eligible for services? Any success?

>

> At this point, we are thinking to enrol her in school, if we can get the

school to recognize and address her special needs.

>

> Thanks,

>

>

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