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<blockquote data-quote="good vibes" data-source="post: 761640" data-attributes="member: 26113"><p>In most jurisdictions, her existing diagnoses would compel the school to prepare an IEP. The idea of fining an 11 year old for truancy is lunacy. It's likely time to look for another school. Are you allowed to 'home school' her in the interim? Would this stop the fines?</p><p></p><p>If you're considering waging a war over the issuance of an IEP, you should be forewarned. Having an IEP doesn't necessarily mean that the school will implement it. They are obligated, but I have a feeling that your school won't. If you're persistent, you might get access to a personal support worker or similar, but that person may not have the credentials to assist someone with HFASD.</p><p></p><p>In tandem to your current lobbying, you might want to consider hiring a private tutor - or removing her completely from the public system. Sadly, the best resources are usually outside the public school systems. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) often work better away from the commotion of school and in smaller groups or a one-on-one environment. Having an NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) label will give you more insight into her needs. NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) kids are quite teachable but they learn best when information is presented in an accommodating format. A specialist teaching math may use pictures and photos instead of written words. For reading, she may encourage traditional phonetics (sounding out), over more modern techniques. NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) students do really well when they're allowed to 'talk out' solutions, rather than sit quietly at a desk with a pencil. It's a peculiar title, Non-verbal Learning Disability, NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) kids are very verbal - that's how they learn - by talking and listening. Some jurisdictions offer autism funding to partially cover private costs. Others may offer tax concessions.</p><p></p><p>If a school isn't committed to special needs, you may find that you're hitting your head on a wall. Some parents hesitate about putting their kids in special classes or schools, but if she's vomiting at the very thought of going to school, it's time for a change.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="good vibes, post: 761640, member: 26113"] In most jurisdictions, her existing diagnoses would compel the school to prepare an IEP. The idea of fining an 11 year old for truancy is lunacy. It's likely time to look for another school. Are you allowed to 'home school' her in the interim? Would this stop the fines? If you're considering waging a war over the issuance of an IEP, you should be forewarned. Having an IEP doesn't necessarily mean that the school will implement it. They are obligated, but I have a feeling that your school won't. If you're persistent, you might get access to a personal support worker or similar, but that person may not have the credentials to assist someone with HFASD. In tandem to your current lobbying, you might want to consider hiring a private tutor - or removing her completely from the public system. Sadly, the best resources are usually outside the public school systems. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) often work better away from the commotion of school and in smaller groups or a one-on-one environment. Having an NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) label will give you more insight into her needs. NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) kids are quite teachable but they learn best when information is presented in an accommodating format. A specialist teaching math may use pictures and photos instead of written words. For reading, she may encourage traditional phonetics (sounding out), over more modern techniques. NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) students do really well when they're allowed to 'talk out' solutions, rather than sit quietly at a desk with a pencil. It's a peculiar title, Non-verbal Learning Disability, NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) kids are very verbal - that's how they learn - by talking and listening. Some jurisdictions offer autism funding to partially cover private costs. Others may offer tax concessions. If a school isn't committed to special needs, you may find that you're hitting your head on a wall. Some parents hesitate about putting their kids in special classes or schools, but if she's vomiting at the very thought of going to school, it's time for a change. [/QUOTE]
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