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<blockquote data-quote="TeDo" data-source="post: 471158"><p>I whole-heartedly ditto what buddy said. Just to cover your back-side, put your request for an evaluation for Special Education services in writing and give it to them when you meet tomorrow. Have them sign and date it that they received it and have them make a copy for you (WITH their signatures and date). Even if they are agreeable, put it in writing. Once they have that, there is a federal "deadline" for them to have all assessments completed. Many of us have dealt with delay after delay because we didn't have written proof of when the request was made. Make sure they include thorough speech/language, Occupational Therapist (OT), academic, and psychological evaluations. Don't leave any stone unturned. The more info you get the more you'll be able to make sure he gets all the help he needs to be successful. </p><p></p><p>In the meantime, keep him in school. They can't do the assessments and observations if he's not there. Keep your own documentation of actions taken by the school and the behaviors your son exhibited that resulted in their actions. This will also give you more info and a pattern might emerge that you won't see unless you have it all in front of you. Have you tried "quizzing" your son about his reasons for his actions. He may not know or his explanation may not seem logical to use but document what he says about it. Sometimes there are thinking errors that we wouldn't see if we didn't ask.</p><p></p><p>Definitely look for a neuropsychologist soon. They do VERY thorough evaluations of most everything and usually make good recommendations.</p><p></p><p>{{{{(((HUGS)))}}}} to you and your son. You have come to the right place. Welcome</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TeDo, post: 471158"] I whole-heartedly ditto what buddy said. Just to cover your back-side, put your request for an evaluation for Special Education services in writing and give it to them when you meet tomorrow. Have them sign and date it that they received it and have them make a copy for you (WITH their signatures and date). Even if they are agreeable, put it in writing. Once they have that, there is a federal "deadline" for them to have all assessments completed. Many of us have dealt with delay after delay because we didn't have written proof of when the request was made. Make sure they include thorough speech/language, Occupational Therapist (OT), academic, and psychological evaluations. Don't leave any stone unturned. The more info you get the more you'll be able to make sure he gets all the help he needs to be successful. In the meantime, keep him in school. They can't do the assessments and observations if he's not there. Keep your own documentation of actions taken by the school and the behaviors your son exhibited that resulted in their actions. This will also give you more info and a pattern might emerge that you won't see unless you have it all in front of you. Have you tried "quizzing" your son about his reasons for his actions. He may not know or his explanation may not seem logical to use but document what he says about it. Sometimes there are thinking errors that we wouldn't see if we didn't ask. Definitely look for a neuropsychologist soon. They do VERY thorough evaluations of most everything and usually make good recommendations. {{{{(((HUGS)))}}}} to you and your son. You have come to the right place. Welcome [/QUOTE]
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