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<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 143710"><p>Hi and welcome to the board.</p><p></p><p>Honestly, I think dealing with the school is one of the first steps in helping DK. There are federal laws (IDEA 2004) which require school districts to identify children in need of (for lack of a better term) specialized education. Sending a child home every day and not allowing her back until 2 days later is not educating her, which they are required by law to do. I can't imagine what kind of effect this is having on DK. School has got to be a huge source of angst for her. I would post this over on the Special Education 101 board. Martie and Sheila who moderate that board are a wealth of information.</p><p></p><p>If DK does not have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) in school along with a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan), then your mother needs to send them a letter, mailed Certified with Return Receipt requesting an evaluation. Again, more info on this on the SpEd forum.</p><p></p><p>Second, who has evaluated DK? If it's only been a pediatrician, it's not enough. They aren't skilled in evaluating complex neurological and/or behavioral, emotional and mental health issues. There are different options to you. There are developmental pediatricians, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists and multi-disciplinary evaluation (usually done at a children's or university hospital). We had a neuropsychologist exam which is anywhere from 6-12 hours of testing. We found out more from that than we did with years of therapists. There is info on the multi-disciplinary evaluation on the FAQ board. There are also others on the board that have more information on all of the above.</p><p></p><p>And finally, good for you for reaching out for help for your sister. </p><p></p><p>Welcome to the board. You'll find a lot of support and been there done that information.</p><p></p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emoticons/flowers.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":flowers:" title="flowers :flowers:" data-shortname=":flowers:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 143710"] Hi and welcome to the board. Honestly, I think dealing with the school is one of the first steps in helping DK. There are federal laws (IDEA 2004) which require school districts to identify children in need of (for lack of a better term) specialized education. Sending a child home every day and not allowing her back until 2 days later is not educating her, which they are required by law to do. I can't imagine what kind of effect this is having on DK. School has got to be a huge source of angst for her. I would post this over on the Special Education 101 board. Martie and Sheila who moderate that board are a wealth of information. If DK does not have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) in school along with a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan), then your mother needs to send them a letter, mailed Certified with Return Receipt requesting an evaluation. Again, more info on this on the SpEd forum. Second, who has evaluated DK? If it's only been a pediatrician, it's not enough. They aren't skilled in evaluating complex neurological and/or behavioral, emotional and mental health issues. There are different options to you. There are developmental pediatricians, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists and multi-disciplinary evaluation (usually done at a children's or university hospital). We had a neuropsychologist exam which is anywhere from 6-12 hours of testing. We found out more from that than we did with years of therapists. There is info on the multi-disciplinary evaluation on the FAQ board. There are also others on the board that have more information on all of the above. And finally, good for you for reaching out for help for your sister. Welcome to the board. You'll find a lot of support and been there done that information. :flowers: [/QUOTE]
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