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<blockquote data-quote="BloodiedButUnbowed" data-source="post: 717099" data-attributes="member: 13303"><p>Hi Amity, so sorry for what you have experienced, it is heartbreaking to know our children need so much more support, yet the schools are reluctant to provide it for whatever reason.</p><p></p><p>You say your child has an IEP. Is he entering first grade in the same school where he attended kindergarten or different school? If the same school, hopefully last year's teachers will work closely with the first grade team to assist them with meeting his needs. </p><p></p><p>Is there a concern that his behaviors might be unsafe, for example does he run away when he is frightened? If so you can request a one on one aide be placed to help monitor and supervise him, if he does not already have one.</p><p></p><p>Since from what you describe your son has complex issues that are not easily labeled, the very first thing I would do is have him seen by a developmental pediatrician. This is a very specific specialty. Your son's regular pediatrician may have a referral. You will have to wait a while for an appointment. if you call now, you may not get in until November. But this kind of pediatrician will be able to conduct very thorough assessments that a standard pediatrician cannot. Often developmental pediatricians can determine an autism spectrum disorder among others.</p><p></p><p>The developmental pediatrician may also recommend other assessments such as neurological.</p><p></p><p>You are allowed to ask for an IEP meeting whenever you feel it is necessary. Many parents don't realize that they are equal to the school in terms of making decisions for the child. If you know he is struggling and you end up dissatisfied with the school's response, you have every right to ask for a meeting date sooner rather than later. </p><p></p><p>Hope this helps, keep posting, and yes, the Special Education 101 area of the site will get you a lot more feedback!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BloodiedButUnbowed, post: 717099, member: 13303"] Hi Amity, so sorry for what you have experienced, it is heartbreaking to know our children need so much more support, yet the schools are reluctant to provide it for whatever reason. You say your child has an IEP. Is he entering first grade in the same school where he attended kindergarten or different school? If the same school, hopefully last year's teachers will work closely with the first grade team to assist them with meeting his needs. Is there a concern that his behaviors might be unsafe, for example does he run away when he is frightened? If so you can request a one on one aide be placed to help monitor and supervise him, if he does not already have one. Since from what you describe your son has complex issues that are not easily labeled, the very first thing I would do is have him seen by a developmental pediatrician. This is a very specific specialty. Your son's regular pediatrician may have a referral. You will have to wait a while for an appointment. if you call now, you may not get in until November. But this kind of pediatrician will be able to conduct very thorough assessments that a standard pediatrician cannot. Often developmental pediatricians can determine an autism spectrum disorder among others. The developmental pediatrician may also recommend other assessments such as neurological. You are allowed to ask for an IEP meeting whenever you feel it is necessary. Many parents don't realize that they are equal to the school in terms of making decisions for the child. If you know he is struggling and you end up dissatisfied with the school's response, you have every right to ask for a meeting date sooner rather than later. Hope this helps, keep posting, and yes, the Special Education 101 area of the site will get you a lot more feedback! [/QUOTE]
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