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<blockquote data-quote="TeDo" data-source="post: 533816"><p>If the school is the only one that's evaluated him, who's managing his medications and who prescribed them? The school legally cannot diagnose. If he really is on the autism spectrum, social skills are many time severely lacking and depending on the severity, frogs and video games might be his special interests. This is very common. That would also explain the ADD and possibly the depression-like symptoms. My son also has these issues. I can't imagine moving him from the familiar without a very good reason.</p><p></p><p>The school is supposed to follow the IEP that came with your son. If they aren't, you need to call them on the things that are in there that they aren't doing. How long have you been in the new school? They are supposed to hold an IEP meeting within a reasonable amount of time to go over the current IEP and discuss any changes that are needed in the new setting. If he isn't getting what the IEP says, it's your job to go to bat for him. You are his biggest advocate. If homework is an issue at home, the IEP can be changed so there is no homework. For IEP questions, you can post them on the SpEd 101 forum here (click on the Forum tab at the top and look for it). That's where the resident "experts" check regularly. They would also have more answers for you regarding that.</p><p></p><p>If you are both unhappy where you are now, maybe you do need to move back where you are both happy. You both deserve that. What does husband say about all of it? How about easy child? If they are up for a move and you can afford to do it, what's holding you where you are?</p><p></p><p>It might also help to know what state you're in now. The members here are from all over the world. Someone might have more specific answers for you.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there. You're doing fine with what you have and what you know. Our biggest motto here is to "trust your mommy gut". Very seldom is it wrong. It's there for a reason. We will also remind you that you're no good to anyone else if you don't take care of yourself first. You aren't failing him. No one has all the answers. We just do the best we can. If possible, check in more often. You'll be amazed at the support you'll get here if you make your presence known more often.</p><p></p><p>{{{{HUGS}}}} to you all. This is a tough journey and you just took a detour. We'll help you get back on the right path.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TeDo, post: 533816"] If the school is the only one that's evaluated him, who's managing his medications and who prescribed them? The school legally cannot diagnose. If he really is on the autism spectrum, social skills are many time severely lacking and depending on the severity, frogs and video games might be his special interests. This is very common. That would also explain the ADD and possibly the depression-like symptoms. My son also has these issues. I can't imagine moving him from the familiar without a very good reason. The school is supposed to follow the IEP that came with your son. If they aren't, you need to call them on the things that are in there that they aren't doing. How long have you been in the new school? They are supposed to hold an IEP meeting within a reasonable amount of time to go over the current IEP and discuss any changes that are needed in the new setting. If he isn't getting what the IEP says, it's your job to go to bat for him. You are his biggest advocate. If homework is an issue at home, the IEP can be changed so there is no homework. For IEP questions, you can post them on the SpEd 101 forum here (click on the Forum tab at the top and look for it). That's where the resident "experts" check regularly. They would also have more answers for you regarding that. If you are both unhappy where you are now, maybe you do need to move back where you are both happy. You both deserve that. What does husband say about all of it? How about easy child? If they are up for a move and you can afford to do it, what's holding you where you are? It might also help to know what state you're in now. The members here are from all over the world. Someone might have more specific answers for you. Hang in there. You're doing fine with what you have and what you know. Our biggest motto here is to "trust your mommy gut". Very seldom is it wrong. It's there for a reason. We will also remind you that you're no good to anyone else if you don't take care of yourself first. You aren't failing him. No one has all the answers. We just do the best we can. If possible, check in more often. You'll be amazed at the support you'll get here if you make your presence known more often. {{{{HUGS}}}} to you all. This is a tough journey and you just took a detour. We'll help you get back on the right path. [/QUOTE]
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