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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 466168" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>ARRGGGGG I hate suspensions. I said it before and I will say it again. There is no research supporting that it is an effective tool for children with special needs (for most kids in fact...only those that are basically rule followers and get scared straight after a mistake). I am willing to bet there are several folks here who have had this experience like we have... Mine started in K too and last one was LAST FRIDAY!</p><p></p><p>Anyway, you said they told you he doesn't qualify for sp. ed. is that a guess from them or has he actually had an evaluation? If he has a diagnosis he does qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for a 504 plan. It would allow you to develop a behavior plan that has a positive approach. </p><p></p><p>All schools are guided to use positive behavior plans. Punishing behavior in a child who may not have the skill set to cope and use appropriate behavior is just plain silly. If he could improve with a threat of punishment, I'm guessing you would have had him fixed a long time ago, right?</p><p></p><p>I would ask in writing for an evaluation. In that case they will be mandated to respond in an prescribed amount of time. If you have an advocacy center in your area call them...they can guide you step by step. National organizations include ARC and you can call PACER (in MN but will tell you about your area and if there is a center in your area...their website has lots of easy to follow information...so does ARC)</p><p></p><p>Along with that if you can, push for more evaluations than the p doctor. Ask for a referral for a complete neuropsychologist, speech language, motor (gross and fine... if needed....Occupational Therapist (OT) does fine motor and sensory evaluations. </p><p></p><p>If the medications are making things worse, can you change docs? How long has this been going on? My son has been on medications that make things worse too. But he has also had huge success with others so it was worth finding the right docs. I have a team that calls eachother...a neurologist, dev. pediatrician who specializes in behavior issues, and a psychiatrist who only works with kids with complicated mixed disorders.</p><p></p><p>Are you sure of the diagnosis? What are his challenges?</p><p></p><p>So sorry you have to fight this. I would be thinking the same as you....is it even worth fighting this principal who doesn't seem to making any effort beyond this one punishment to help. (If I am understanding you right that is....)</p><p></p><p>hang tough...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 466168, member: 12886"] ARRGGGGG I hate suspensions. I said it before and I will say it again. There is no research supporting that it is an effective tool for children with special needs (for most kids in fact...only those that are basically rule followers and get scared straight after a mistake). I am willing to bet there are several folks here who have had this experience like we have... Mine started in K too and last one was LAST FRIDAY! Anyway, you said they told you he doesn't qualify for sp. ed. is that a guess from them or has he actually had an evaluation? If he has a diagnosis he does qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for a 504 plan. It would allow you to develop a behavior plan that has a positive approach. All schools are guided to use positive behavior plans. Punishing behavior in a child who may not have the skill set to cope and use appropriate behavior is just plain silly. If he could improve with a threat of punishment, I'm guessing you would have had him fixed a long time ago, right? I would ask in writing for an evaluation. In that case they will be mandated to respond in an prescribed amount of time. If you have an advocacy center in your area call them...they can guide you step by step. National organizations include ARC and you can call PACER (in MN but will tell you about your area and if there is a center in your area...their website has lots of easy to follow information...so does ARC) Along with that if you can, push for more evaluations than the p doctor. Ask for a referral for a complete neuropsychologist, speech language, motor (gross and fine... if needed....Occupational Therapist (OT) does fine motor and sensory evaluations. If the medications are making things worse, can you change docs? How long has this been going on? My son has been on medications that make things worse too. But he has also had huge success with others so it was worth finding the right docs. I have a team that calls eachother...a neurologist, dev. pediatrician who specializes in behavior issues, and a psychiatrist who only works with kids with complicated mixed disorders. Are you sure of the diagnosis? What are his challenges? So sorry you have to fight this. I would be thinking the same as you....is it even worth fighting this principal who doesn't seem to making any effort beyond this one punishment to help. (If I am understanding you right that is....) hang tough... [/QUOTE]
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