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IEP diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) of Pddnos & ADHD
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 502488" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>NOPE, they MUST do an "assessment" and you must sign off on it in order for them to document that he is eligible for the IEP.</p><p></p><p>That is step one. No one can just have an IEP without an assessment but what that assessment looks like varies. Since you have much testing already done they should be willing to accept what you have to help document what they need to document.</p><p></p><p>It is just procedure, they would lose funds if they gave IEP's to kids without an assessment to show how they are qualifying the child for the IEP. No way around it.</p><p></p><p>That is why for this first letter that is just to start the federal/state time clock ticking... just make is short and sweet. You want an evaluation for special education services. In this case, since you have the private evaluations and if you agree with them, you can say that you believe your child will qualify for services under Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and OHI (each state might vary the acronym a tiny bit so check) for his ADHD. You have a complete evaluation from XYZ stating that he is diagnosis with ___________________, and since your child is struggling in school you would like to begin special education services.</p><p></p><p>This is simply a formality.</p><p></p><p>The clock starts ticking and you will be notified either that they will refuse the assesment (must be in writing and why) or they will do it. IF they will do it then you are to be included in the planning. the case manager will call you and let you know what is being proposed (or they may have you come in for the planning) and you can discuss what you have and what they need to do. </p><p></p><p>they must tic all the boxes to show they are legally qualifying their child so it is not to be a pain to you, but it IS a pain in situations like yours where they have denied services for so long.</p><p></p><p>IF they deny an evaluation you appeal. There are usually free advocates so make sure you call your state dept of ed and find out where you can get a Special Education advocate. PACER.org might have a listing of advocates in other states... they are in MN but consult across the country and have set up in other states.... I am pretty sure Utah has them and others???</p><p></p><p></p><p>Once the plan is signed they have X number of days to complete the evaluation (federal I think may even be 60 but in my state they legislated a shorter time...30) At the end of that they must schedule a meeting and you review the results. then they deny or write the IEP. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I think you are in good standing but sadly you still have to go thru the motions. In the schools where I have worked this would be a slam dunk, and we would be happy you did so much work! But, sadly it seems like this district has not heard you well so hopefully this will be your turn around.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 502488, member: 12886"] NOPE, they MUST do an "assessment" and you must sign off on it in order for them to document that he is eligible for the IEP. That is step one. No one can just have an IEP without an assessment but what that assessment looks like varies. Since you have much testing already done they should be willing to accept what you have to help document what they need to document. It is just procedure, they would lose funds if they gave IEP's to kids without an assessment to show how they are qualifying the child for the IEP. No way around it. That is why for this first letter that is just to start the federal/state time clock ticking... just make is short and sweet. You want an evaluation for special education services. In this case, since you have the private evaluations and if you agree with them, you can say that you believe your child will qualify for services under Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and OHI (each state might vary the acronym a tiny bit so check) for his ADHD. You have a complete evaluation from XYZ stating that he is diagnosis with ___________________, and since your child is struggling in school you would like to begin special education services. This is simply a formality. The clock starts ticking and you will be notified either that they will refuse the assesment (must be in writing and why) or they will do it. IF they will do it then you are to be included in the planning. the case manager will call you and let you know what is being proposed (or they may have you come in for the planning) and you can discuss what you have and what they need to do. they must tic all the boxes to show they are legally qualifying their child so it is not to be a pain to you, but it IS a pain in situations like yours where they have denied services for so long. IF they deny an evaluation you appeal. There are usually free advocates so make sure you call your state dept of ed and find out where you can get a Special Education advocate. PACER.org might have a listing of advocates in other states... they are in MN but consult across the country and have set up in other states.... I am pretty sure Utah has them and others??? Once the plan is signed they have X number of days to complete the evaluation (federal I think may even be 60 but in my state they legislated a shorter time...30) At the end of that they must schedule a meeting and you review the results. then they deny or write the IEP. I think you are in good standing but sadly you still have to go thru the motions. In the schools where I have worked this would be a slam dunk, and we would be happy you did so much work! But, sadly it seems like this district has not heard you well so hopefully this will be your turn around. [/QUOTE]
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