As for awareness, this sounds specious to me as well. If you know someone who projects several autistic traits, you’re aware of autism. I will not sit on my hands and run the risk of having so many individuals feeling they are disabled. I won’t accept this mindset in my life. It’s a complicated obstacle course, not a disability, and I’ll say it until my face turns blue. Continue Reading »
Where Asperger’s stops and everything else starts
Where Asperger’s stops and everything else starts. It was the first time I said to myself that maybe, just maybe, parts of what Asperger’s is purported to be is shared by a lot more people than we thought possible. Beating yourself up too much for the times you feel disappointed in yourself is a part of Asperger’s. Continue Reading »
Q. Does My Child Have A Good IEP?
A parent is expected to possess an in-depth understanding of their students’ cognitive deficits and strengths so that appropriate and challenging goals can be set. Most parents do not have the time or instructional experience to achieve mastery of the various components of an IEP. "Find Out Why You Need To Know" »
Q. What Should I Do If My Child Is Not Responding To Their IEP Strategy?
I attended the September IEP meeting for my first grade son who was diagnosed with ADHD. Several suggestions were written down by his classroom teacher and special education teacher and they all sounded good to me. Now it is April and his classroom teacher said that he is not ready for second grade. I assumed ... Continue Reading »
Q. Does My Child Qualify For An IEP If They Are Failing Most Of Their Classes?
Does my child qualify for an IEP if he is failing most of his classes in eighth grade, but not all of them? He is passing his algebra and science class, but just barely. I’m worried that he won’t be able to keep up in high school next year. Unfortunately failing in school does not ... Continue Reading »
Q. What Should I Do If The School Won’t Give My Child An IEP?
It is in the best interest of your child to insist on an IEP, which the school must provide, by law, to all eligible students. Continue Reading »
Q. Is it Typical To Spend Several Hours Per School Night Helping With Homework?
My sister’s child is 12 years old. He has an IEP that addresses many of his learning difficulties. I think that our son, who is 10 years old, would also benefit from an education plan that was designed just for him too. My husband and I spend several hours most school nights helping him with ... Continue Reading »
Q. How Can I Be Sure All My ADHD Diagnosed Child’s Teachers Are Willing To Follow IEP Recommendations?
An IEP meeting was scheduled for my seventh-grader following a diagnosis of ADHD. When I showed up at the meeting, only two out of five of his teachers were there. How can I be sure that the other teachers are aware of the recommendations and are willing to make the same modifications? The IEP is ... Continue Reading »
Can The Wrong IEP Strategy Prevent My Child With Asperger Syndrome From Reaching Their Potential?
My daughter was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. We have an IEP that was established at the beginning of the year. The plan decreases the amount of work she receives, gives her extra time to complete her work, and permits her to sit by herself whenever she wants to. She is a smart child and I ... Continue Reading »
Is It Possible To Speed Up The Psycho-educational or Psychological Evaluation Process?
The school recommended a psycho-educational or psychological evaluation for my second-grade son, but they won’t be able to test him for several months. Is there a way to speed up this process or should we just wait? As soon as you, the parent, sign the consent form for the school to administer testing, the clock ... Continue Reading »