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Do I tell the school I'm trying to get difficult child 1 evaluated?
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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 248544" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>I have to disagree somewhat with the advice given. I would recommend calling a 504 meeting now to discuss the challenges difficult child 1 is facing and what stategies could be implemented to help him get back on track. There may be more things the school could be doing now to help him.</p><p> </p><p>Because you are planning on a private neuropsychologist evaluation, I would not necessarily request the school evaluation for the IEP yet. There is a timing issue. The SD will almost certainly want to administer the WISC and the Woodcock-Johnson, both of which cannot be repeated within a year. In your shoes, I would absolutely want the private neuropsychologist to administer all the tests because he will be more skilled, and that will give him a longer period of time to observe and get to know difficult child 1. In addition to actual test results, the neuropsychologist evaluation also includes clinical observations that can be key to diagnosis and recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>I don't know about your SD, but ours can take a long time to work through the process of deciding a child needs an IEP. Although M has had a 504 since 3rd grade (she's now in 5th), we've been trying all this school year to get M an IEP with meetings in September, November, February and our next meeting in April, where the SD might finally decide M needs an IEP. The SD has wanted to try accommodations and other strategies before agreeing to an IEP. That's why it's important you keep calling meetings to document your difficult child 1's continuing challenges in spite of accommodations and strategies the SD is trying.</p><p> </p><p>One of the most helpful services your difficult child 1 might benefit from under an IEP is a resource class, where organization and study skills are taught. Most kids with his profile need this type of class once they hit middle school.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 248544, member: 2423"] I have to disagree somewhat with the advice given. I would recommend calling a 504 meeting now to discuss the challenges difficult child 1 is facing and what stategies could be implemented to help him get back on track. There may be more things the school could be doing now to help him. Because you are planning on a private neuropsychologist evaluation, I would not necessarily request the school evaluation for the IEP yet. There is a timing issue. The SD will almost certainly want to administer the WISC and the Woodcock-Johnson, both of which cannot be repeated within a year. In your shoes, I would absolutely want the private neuropsychologist to administer all the tests because he will be more skilled, and that will give him a longer period of time to observe and get to know difficult child 1. In addition to actual test results, the neuropsychologist evaluation also includes clinical observations that can be key to diagnosis and recommendations. I don't know about your SD, but ours can take a long time to work through the process of deciding a child needs an IEP. Although M has had a 504 since 3rd grade (she's now in 5th), we've been trying all this school year to get M an IEP with meetings in September, November, February and our next meeting in April, where the SD might finally decide M needs an IEP. The SD has wanted to try accommodations and other strategies before agreeing to an IEP. That's why it's important you keep calling meetings to document your difficult child 1's continuing challenges in spite of accommodations and strategies the SD is trying. One of the most helpful services your difficult child 1 might benefit from under an IEP is a resource class, where organization and study skills are taught. Most kids with his profile need this type of class once they hit middle school. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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