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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 248974" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Cupcakes - The SD really *doesn't* need a diagnosis to determine placement. They should be basing that on his level of function and need for support. Not a single diagnosis you've received defines those 2 things.</p><p> </p><p>For example, my oldest has "cerebral palsy". A completely worthless diagnosis in terms of educational need or placement. CP can run the whole range, from minimal effects to really severe. Placement and services shouldn't ever be based solely on a diagnosis. It has to be based on need. Think of autism - some kids are really high functioning and require minimal supports in the reg. ed. setting while others are significantly impacted and need max supports in a sped setting. </p><p> </p><p>It sounds like the SD agrees there's a need for sped services. Don't let them get hung up on a diagnosis, especially if your kiddo is young because it may change. Focus on current level of functioning, goals, and supports needed to reach those goals.</p><p> </p><p>My oldest's "diagnosis" as far as the SD was concerned until around 2nd grade was developmental delay; since then it's been other health impaired . Catch-all phrases that justified the need for sped but didn't button hole his disability. My difficult child's has always been emotional disability. Doesn't matter what they call it, as long as appropriate services are provided.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 248974, member: 8"] Cupcakes - The SD really *doesn't* need a diagnosis to determine placement. They should be basing that on his level of function and need for support. Not a single diagnosis you've received defines those 2 things. For example, my oldest has "cerebral palsy". A completely worthless diagnosis in terms of educational need or placement. CP can run the whole range, from minimal effects to really severe. Placement and services shouldn't ever be based solely on a diagnosis. It has to be based on need. Think of autism - some kids are really high functioning and require minimal supports in the reg. ed. setting while others are significantly impacted and need max supports in a sped setting. It sounds like the SD agrees there's a need for sped services. Don't let them get hung up on a diagnosis, especially if your kiddo is young because it may change. Focus on current level of functioning, goals, and supports needed to reach those goals. My oldest's "diagnosis" as far as the SD was concerned until around 2nd grade was developmental delay; since then it's been other health impaired . Catch-all phrases that justified the need for sped but didn't button hole his disability. My difficult child's has always been emotional disability. Doesn't matter what they call it, as long as appropriate services are provided. [/QUOTE]
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