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504 Meeting Scheduled, Should I Push for IEP?
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<blockquote data-quote="BloodiedButUnbowed" data-source="post: 728329" data-attributes="member: 13303"><p>I would most definitely push for an IEP. Based on what you describe, it sounds like your son's sensory issues may be causing many of his behaviors. He may have high functioning autism (what used to be called Asperger's). It would certainly fit with his high IQ, his fine motor issues, and what sounds like difficulty interacting with others - "short fuse" as you call it.</p><p></p><p>If you decide you would rather have him evaluated for an IEP, you need to submit a request in writing stating the reasons for your concern. It's best if you address the letter to the director of special education, and state in the letter that you want him evaluated for special education services specific to sensory needs/autism. There are specific tests for autism that are not done if a student is being screened primarily for a learning disability. The gold standard assessment is called the ADOS and is usually administered over multiple days. Most school districts do not administer this assessment and instead use something called the GARS. </p><p></p><p>Due to the second semester already being in progress and the fact that schools have 90 (school, not calendar) days to complete their testing, he may not actually receive an IEP, assuming he is found eligible, until the beginning of next school year. It's definitely worth doing at his age; he has many more years of K-12 ahead of him and getting the right diagnosis/accommodations in place can make a world of difference.</p><p></p><p>You may also wish to follow up with a developmental pediatrician who may be able to recommend additional assessments, and who can facilitate an ADOS screening if that is a direction in which you decide to go.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and keep us posted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BloodiedButUnbowed, post: 728329, member: 13303"] I would most definitely push for an IEP. Based on what you describe, it sounds like your son's sensory issues may be causing many of his behaviors. He may have high functioning autism (what used to be called Asperger's). It would certainly fit with his high IQ, his fine motor issues, and what sounds like difficulty interacting with others - "short fuse" as you call it. If you decide you would rather have him evaluated for an IEP, you need to submit a request in writing stating the reasons for your concern. It's best if you address the letter to the director of special education, and state in the letter that you want him evaluated for special education services specific to sensory needs/autism. There are specific tests for autism that are not done if a student is being screened primarily for a learning disability. The gold standard assessment is called the ADOS and is usually administered over multiple days. Most school districts do not administer this assessment and instead use something called the GARS. Due to the second semester already being in progress and the fact that schools have 90 (school, not calendar) days to complete their testing, he may not actually receive an IEP, assuming he is found eligible, until the beginning of next school year. It's definitely worth doing at his age; he has many more years of K-12 ahead of him and getting the right diagnosis/accommodations in place can make a world of difference. You may also wish to follow up with a developmental pediatrician who may be able to recommend additional assessments, and who can facilitate an ADOS screening if that is a direction in which you decide to go. Good luck and keep us posted. [/QUOTE]
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