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<blockquote data-quote="amelia" data-source="post: 518784" data-attributes="member: 14169"><p>Since he is getting ABA therapy (at home?) is he diagnosed with autism? If he is, is the school district aware of this? Most schools will implement specialized interventions for students with autism so they can function in the regular ed classroom. Alternately, some areas have specialized programs specifically for students with autism. </p><p></p><p>Is the ABA therapy being followed through at school. Any behavior therapy will be much more helpful for the child if it is consistent whether the child is at home or at school. </p><p></p><p>He is getting Neuro-BioFeedback at a therapists office? The Occupational Therapist (OT) doing the Neuro-BioFeedback must have been specially trained to provide biofeedback services, as this is not generally the type of service Occupational Therapist (OT)'s provide. Occupational Therapist (OT)'s working with students in school do not do Neuro-BioFeedback, so really , right now he is not getting Occupational Therapist (OT) services.</p><p></p><p>Occupational Therapist (OT) services are provided to students when need is determined. You requesting an Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation should be enough to get the ball rolling. If the evaluation determines that services are indicated then they will hold a meeting and put Occupational Therapist (OT) services on his IEP. Most Occupational Therapist (OT)'s in a district travel from school to school, so one not being in his school right now would only mean that none of the students in the school are getting Occupational Therapist (OT) at the moment. </p><p></p><p>What is his classification on his IEP? This will also help determine the appropriate services. I would assume he is not classified as autistic or he would be getting more help than just speech services. If he is not autistic why is he getting ABA?</p><p></p><p>To have a 1:1 aide it would need to be determined that because of a specific disability the student is unable to function and succeed academically without the direct intervention of a adult at all times. It is considered a very restrictive service and it is many times not in the best interest of the student. It hinders the students ability to function independently both academically and socially. Would redirection and modification of assignments help? And of course Occupational Therapist (OT) would help with the fine motor skills. </p><p></p><p>Your first step would be to request an Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation, his fine motor difficulties are enough to justify the request. Once this is completed a meeting would be held to add Occupational Therapist (OT) services to his IEP, and at that time modification of assignments and any other appropriate accommodations would be added to the IEP. Stay calm, be polite, write down your concerns. The professionals really do want to help and the more info you give the easier it will be to draft a program to address your son's specific needs. </p><p></p><p>Sending you hugs and positive energy.</p><p>Amelia</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="amelia, post: 518784, member: 14169"] Since he is getting ABA therapy (at home?) is he diagnosed with autism? If he is, is the school district aware of this? Most schools will implement specialized interventions for students with autism so they can function in the regular ed classroom. Alternately, some areas have specialized programs specifically for students with autism. Is the ABA therapy being followed through at school. Any behavior therapy will be much more helpful for the child if it is consistent whether the child is at home or at school. He is getting Neuro-BioFeedback at a therapists office? The Occupational Therapist (OT) doing the Neuro-BioFeedback must have been specially trained to provide biofeedback services, as this is not generally the type of service Occupational Therapist (OT)'s provide. Occupational Therapist (OT)'s working with students in school do not do Neuro-BioFeedback, so really , right now he is not getting Occupational Therapist (OT) services. Occupational Therapist (OT) services are provided to students when need is determined. You requesting an Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation should be enough to get the ball rolling. If the evaluation determines that services are indicated then they will hold a meeting and put Occupational Therapist (OT) services on his IEP. Most Occupational Therapist (OT)'s in a district travel from school to school, so one not being in his school right now would only mean that none of the students in the school are getting Occupational Therapist (OT) at the moment. What is his classification on his IEP? This will also help determine the appropriate services. I would assume he is not classified as autistic or he would be getting more help than just speech services. If he is not autistic why is he getting ABA? To have a 1:1 aide it would need to be determined that because of a specific disability the student is unable to function and succeed academically without the direct intervention of a adult at all times. It is considered a very restrictive service and it is many times not in the best interest of the student. It hinders the students ability to function independently both academically and socially. Would redirection and modification of assignments help? And of course Occupational Therapist (OT) would help with the fine motor skills. Your first step would be to request an Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation, his fine motor difficulties are enough to justify the request. Once this is completed a meeting would be held to add Occupational Therapist (OT) services to his IEP, and at that time modification of assignments and any other appropriate accommodations would be added to the IEP. Stay calm, be polite, write down your concerns. The professionals really do want to help and the more info you give the easier it will be to draft a program to address your son's specific needs. Sending you hugs and positive energy. Amelia [/QUOTE]
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