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IEP Problems

over 6 years ago
My 11 year old son has high functioning autism and starts Junior High next year. We live in rural area of Illinois. His IEP meetings are frustrating because they already have the IEP completed when we meet. This year in fifth grade he is doing pretty well he also has dysgraphia. Since his class had 27 students his teacher had two aids in the class. He took most of the aids time because they write for him. Which is another issue because I have been trying to have them help him with typing so he can eventually be independent . Next year I know he will need an aid to help him adjust to changing classes, manage his time, and continue to improve his typing speed. Until he can type independently he will need help or he will get behind. They said they will have an aid in general to share between all students , there will be 3 sixth grade classes. This aid will not be able to give my son the help he needs. We meet again in two weeks. Anyone have any suggestions?
Parents
  • over 6 years ago
    I don't know the specific laws in your state, but by federal law (IDEA) you are to be a full member of your IEP team. I would request a copy of the DRAFT IEP at least 5 days prior to the meeting, and come prepared with your changes and corrections for the team to consider.

    All services, including aids, are based on identified needs. You need to document in the IEP what your son will require to be successful at the new setting and then ask the team how they intend to meet those needs. The trick may be in getting them to agree that he needs help throughout the day with typing, focusing, and so forth. If they do not agree with you, be prepared with a Parent Attachment in which you list your evidence for these needs.

    You might have to find an advocate or attorney to help you if this does not work.

    Good luck!!
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  • over 6 years ago
    I don't know the specific laws in your state, but by federal law (IDEA) you are to be a full member of your IEP team. I would request a copy of the DRAFT IEP at least 5 days prior to the meeting, and come prepared with your changes and corrections for the team to consider.

    All services, including aids, are based on identified needs. You need to document in the IEP what your son will require to be successful at the new setting and then ask the team how they intend to meet those needs. The trick may be in getting them to agree that he needs help throughout the day with typing, focusing, and so forth. If they do not agree with you, be prepared with a Parent Attachment in which you list your evidence for these needs.

    You might have to find an advocate or attorney to help you if this does not work.

    Good luck!!
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