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got the school test results....i'm in trouble!
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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 267840" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I wish I was surprised by the school's "findings". I am not. i have a feeling they will fight you tooth and nail. </p><p></p><p>Go and buy a copy of The Bipolar Child NOW if you do not already have one. Ask the psychiatrist and therapist EXACTLY what accomodations she needs. Less homework, more time on assignments, a teacher or aide to help her stay organized and bring all the work and books home for homework? (remember that a child should NEVER carry more than 15-20&#37; of their bodyweight in their backpack, so a set of books for home might be needed).</p><p></p><p>Whateever happens, do NOT go into any meeting with-o someone to support you. If nothing else they can take notes. Have what YOU want written down. Ask for MORE than you want so you have a few things to "give" on.</p><p></p><p>Call the State Dept of Ed and ask about advocates, go to the Bipolar Child book AND <a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com" target="_blank">www.wrightslaw.com</a> (or .org, not sure) and do research there.</p><p></p><p>The school can SAY she doesn't have bipolar but they are NOT medical doctors. What they say and a buck seventy five will get you a cup of coffee. </p><p></p><p>Do NOT let them bully you. They WILL try, as they already have.</p><p></p><p>SIGN NOTHING except the paper that says you are in attendance at the meeting. Returen the signed IEP when YOU feel it is satisfactory. NOT before.</p><p></p><p>I am sorry they are such jerks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 267840, member: 1233"] I wish I was surprised by the school's "findings". I am not. i have a feeling they will fight you tooth and nail. Go and buy a copy of The Bipolar Child NOW if you do not already have one. Ask the psychiatrist and therapist EXACTLY what accomodations she needs. Less homework, more time on assignments, a teacher or aide to help her stay organized and bring all the work and books home for homework? (remember that a child should NEVER carry more than 15-20% of their bodyweight in their backpack, so a set of books for home might be needed). Whateever happens, do NOT go into any meeting with-o someone to support you. If nothing else they can take notes. Have what YOU want written down. Ask for MORE than you want so you have a few things to "give" on. Call the State Dept of Ed and ask about advocates, go to the Bipolar Child book AND [url]www.wrightslaw.com[/url] (or .org, not sure) and do research there. The school can SAY she doesn't have bipolar but they are NOT medical doctors. What they say and a buck seventy five will get you a cup of coffee. Do NOT let them bully you. They WILL try, as they already have. SIGN NOTHING except the paper that says you are in attendance at the meeting. Returen the signed IEP when YOU feel it is satisfactory. NOT before. I am sorry they are such jerks. [/QUOTE]
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