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<blockquote data-quote="rlsnights" data-source="post: 407547" data-attributes="member: 7948"><p>They should give you a form to sign consenting to the testing they want to do.</p><p></p><p>Usually it's divided into several different areas and then each kind of testing is checked as being included. Normally the school won't specify the exact tests to be done. They leave that decision up to the person(s) doing the testing, which is actually the right way to do this most of the time. You want the professionals to make their decisions based on a review of his records, any input they have gathered from you and teachers, and from the way your son handles the testing - they need the freedom to pursue something that comes up during the testing that was unexpected or that they think needs additional exploration.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, they will give you this form to sign. They will have checked off or written in the areas to be assessed.</p><p></p><p>YOU get to add anything you want to that form. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>When you write your letter, do as JJJ said - tell them your son's difficulties and why they are interfering with his ability to benefit from his education. If you're not sure about what to write, I suggest you spend some time looking through the archives here and looking at the Wright's Law website for help.</p><p></p><p>I personally would not tell them to do a FBA specifically. I would describe his difficulties (briefly) and make it clear that it is his behaviors in/out of school that are disruptive (or whatever) and which concern you.</p><p></p><p>Then when the school psychologist or Special Education person calls you to get more info so she/he knows what to put on that consent form, you can tell them your story. Then ask them what testing they are planning to do. If they don't say they're going to do a FBA then you could ask them if they plan to do a classroom/school observation as part of their assessment. If they say no they hadn't planned to do one, you can tell them that you believe the assessment wouldn't be complete without an FBA or similar observational assessment. Hopefully they will take the hint and do one.</p><p></p><p>When you get the form to sign, if it doesn't say they're going to do the observation/FBA then you can write it in on the form and they have to do it. At least that is my understanding.</p><p></p><p>Good luck,</p><p></p><p>Patricia</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rlsnights, post: 407547, member: 7948"] They should give you a form to sign consenting to the testing they want to do. Usually it's divided into several different areas and then each kind of testing is checked as being included. Normally the school won't specify the exact tests to be done. They leave that decision up to the person(s) doing the testing, which is actually the right way to do this most of the time. You want the professionals to make their decisions based on a review of his records, any input they have gathered from you and teachers, and from the way your son handles the testing - they need the freedom to pursue something that comes up during the testing that was unexpected or that they think needs additional exploration. Anyway, they will give you this form to sign. They will have checked off or written in the areas to be assessed. YOU get to add anything you want to that form. :) When you write your letter, do as JJJ said - tell them your son's difficulties and why they are interfering with his ability to benefit from his education. If you're not sure about what to write, I suggest you spend some time looking through the archives here and looking at the Wright's Law website for help. I personally would not tell them to do a FBA specifically. I would describe his difficulties (briefly) and make it clear that it is his behaviors in/out of school that are disruptive (or whatever) and which concern you. Then when the school psychologist or Special Education person calls you to get more info so she/he knows what to put on that consent form, you can tell them your story. Then ask them what testing they are planning to do. If they don't say they're going to do a FBA then you could ask them if they plan to do a classroom/school observation as part of their assessment. If they say no they hadn't planned to do one, you can tell them that you believe the assessment wouldn't be complete without an FBA or similar observational assessment. Hopefully they will take the hint and do one. When you get the form to sign, if it doesn't say they're going to do the observation/FBA then you can write it in on the form and they have to do it. At least that is my understanding. Good luck, Patricia [/QUOTE]
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