Question about requesting an IEP

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Hi,

I adopted my son , he was foster child. He came to us sick from meth use of his bio mom and then contracted whooping cough. He almost died several times in his first 3 months of life. He now has asthma.

When my son was 3 he was diagnosed with ADHD and sensory issues. He did 2 years of OT and Speech Therapy. Now at 5 he is diagnosed Aspergers and a mood disorder along with the other ones. He has been at the same school for his second year. We asked from the day he entered for an IEP. We have been told NO over and over that we must first do child studies monthly. Long story short they change their minds constantly on what they can do. He is above grade level academically, but failing socially. I could give more details but I wont unless needed ( let me know if you need more to give advice). The school claims they cant take our doctor or neurodevelopmental doctor assessments either. So I said okay do the IEP so we can get the assessments through the school district and Im told, " ma'am you cant just demand them". Anyhow, I've given up being nice. I'm writing a letter to the principal and district superintendent . Who else should I send the letter demanding the IEP and do I ask for specific tests?

Thanks,

Sandy in VA