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11 year old daughter refusing to go to school
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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 761620" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>They have no right to do this.</p><p></p><p>How dare they?</p><p></p><p>This is ridiculous and grossly illegal.</p><p></p><p>My son had an IEP all the way through school based on ADHD alone. He was classified as other health impaired. He had two out of school placements totally a few years in two different counties. That means that the school districts had to pay for private school and transporting him there. He was taken by taxicab from our home in one county to 40 minutes away. Why? Because the Federal Government says that if a school district can't provide the required services they have to pay for another school that does.</p><p></p><p>Put the request for an emergency IEP in writing. Keep a copy. Every single thing should be documented. There are agencies in big cities that are special education advocates. There may be in your town too. When I encountered impossible schools, I got free legal help. For a couple of times, they sent an attorney with me to the IEP. </p><p></p><p>If it were me, I would send a copy of this request to the State Department of Education, where you live. Nothing happens if it's not in writing. I would write a brief letter describing the history of attempts to get an IEP and the response of the school. There will be a special education ombudsman. Also call your state senators, and your governor, and ask for an investigation.</p><p></p><p>I think you have a lawsuit. More than this, this is child abuse.</p><p></p><p>Another thing you can do is you can get your own evaluation. If you are referred by the pediatrician, I think your insurance company will pay. A regional Children's Hospital will have a child development center, and a very good neuropsychologist to pay for it. They should also have a team with a child psychiatrist and social worker who will assess your child and write out recommendations. If you are armed with your own data and diagnoses, and a statement of your child's needs this will help you advocate for her.</p><p></p><p>As part of my work I sat on IEP teams. I WAS HORRIFIED at the adversarial attitude and stance towards children's needs. It was brutal. For my own child I fought like a tiger. I am almost embarrassed to remember how I acted. But I am not sorry.</p><p></p><p>You can do this. There are mothers on this board who have been in the same position. They will help you.</p><p></p><p>The school staff sees how your daughter is suffering. This is about money. If they acknowledge her needs, they will have to pay for services. If they pay for services for her, they will have to pay for others. It's dollars and cents. It's also abuse. It's also illegal. They are federally required to serve your child. An IEP is a contract to provide services that they can't get out of, once it's in effect, except at successive IEPS.</p><p></p><p>I just googled Childrens Hospitals in your state. They are in /shreveport Jefferson and New Orleans.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 761620, member: 18958"] They have no right to do this. How dare they? This is ridiculous and grossly illegal. My son had an IEP all the way through school based on ADHD alone. He was classified as other health impaired. He had two out of school placements totally a few years in two different counties. That means that the school districts had to pay for private school and transporting him there. He was taken by taxicab from our home in one county to 40 minutes away. Why? Because the Federal Government says that if a school district can't provide the required services they have to pay for another school that does. Put the request for an emergency IEP in writing. Keep a copy. Every single thing should be documented. There are agencies in big cities that are special education advocates. There may be in your town too. When I encountered impossible schools, I got free legal help. For a couple of times, they sent an attorney with me to the IEP. If it were me, I would send a copy of this request to the State Department of Education, where you live. Nothing happens if it's not in writing. I would write a brief letter describing the history of attempts to get an IEP and the response of the school. There will be a special education ombudsman. Also call your state senators, and your governor, and ask for an investigation. I think you have a lawsuit. More than this, this is child abuse. Another thing you can do is you can get your own evaluation. If you are referred by the pediatrician, I think your insurance company will pay. A regional Children's Hospital will have a child development center, and a very good neuropsychologist to pay for it. They should also have a team with a child psychiatrist and social worker who will assess your child and write out recommendations. If you are armed with your own data and diagnoses, and a statement of your child's needs this will help you advocate for her. As part of my work I sat on IEP teams. I WAS HORRIFIED at the adversarial attitude and stance towards children's needs. It was brutal. For my own child I fought like a tiger. I am almost embarrassed to remember how I acted. But I am not sorry. You can do this. There are mothers on this board who have been in the same position. They will help you. The school staff sees how your daughter is suffering. This is about money. If they acknowledge her needs, they will have to pay for services. If they pay for services for her, they will have to pay for others. It's dollars and cents. It's also abuse. It's also illegal. They are federally required to serve your child. An IEP is a contract to provide services that they can't get out of, once it's in effect, except at successive IEPS. I just googled Childrens Hospitals in your state. They are in /shreveport Jefferson and New Orleans. [/QUOTE]
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