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16yr old daughter with social anxiety and other issues in court for truancy..
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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 432811" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>From this moment forward put EVERYTHING in writing. If your son is going to be even 30 seconds late to school, write a note(email) explaining why. Send copies to principal, teacher, attendance person. Take pictures of the vomit as well. keep copies of all the pictures (or video) Any conversation you have with the school regarding vomiting, absences or other issues, follow up with an email. CC all involved parties. This way, if they conveniently "forget" the information, you have proof that they knew about it.</p><p></p><p>It sounds like your son has a disorder that I happened to stumble upon before I ended up on this site. I'll see if I can go back and find it. It is literally a vomiting "disorder" the bit I read about the kids and parents was that they vomited OFTEN, and they all had IEP (I was originally searching IEP information) to give them shortened days since generaly the bulk of the vomiting is in the morning. I've never heard of kids faking vomiting so much and so often. Belly aches? SURE! but not the actual vomiting. You son NEEDS and IEP or 504 plan. </p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, once in courts, it is really tough to get people to listen, but you're trying, so you have keep trying until you've exhausted every possible avenue. Yeah, people might think you are trying to hide your daughter's criminal record or something (yeah I know nothing to hide, you'd think they'd look it up, right?), so you have to keep beginning communication as simple as possible.</p><p></p><p><em>Dear Sir/Madam,</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>I am searching out assistance for my daughter who has documented medical and mental health issues. She is now 16 years old and despite her problems, with the assistance of teachers, she has been managing to get through school. I just recently learned that due to her medical and mental health issues, she should have qualified for and had an IEP or a 504 plan. I had never heard of these things until last week, and the schools never indicated that there were legal plans to assist my daughter with her problems.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Recently, even though she had a Dr's note saying she was to be home bound, she ended up getting reported as truant and got pushed through the court system. She has been ordered to attend (Name of school). She has no criminal record and does not use drugs. (Name of School) is even less concerned about her medical and mental health issues than her original school was. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>I am being accused of educational neglect despite the fact that I have two other children who are getting As. Despite the fact that I personally drive my daughter to (Name of School).</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>My youngest child also has a chronic medical issue that causes him to vomit - a lot. Due to this he is often late for school, or misses days, or comes home early</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>I don't know exactly what help my children and I need, but I know we need help. Any and all assistance in navigating my situation would be appreciated.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Sincerely,</em></p><p></p><p>That's a sample I quickly wrote up for you. It's simple and concise, and has all the required information. You can add a little bit more, but really keep it short - all the details will come later.</p><p></p><p>ANYTHING you are forced to sign you can try adding a note: "I am signing under duress because I was told this was my only and best option" I don't know if they will let you, but it's worth a try. If needed in future court issues this will show that you were trying to be cooperative, but you don't feel you were fully informed of your options, and you weren't thrilled with doing what they wanted you to do, but you were being cooperative trying to find the best solutions for your kids.</p><p></p><p>Sweetie, you are a target only because you don't know how the system works. Although you have good medical care for your daughter and son, and teachers and staff accommodated them, none of it was "legal" so as far as schools and courts are concerned these problems do not really exist. Start researching on the internet NOW. Educate yourself as much as possible. I know it's a lot of information, and it can get VERY complicated, but learn as much as you can.</p><p></p><p>Seriously consider the TV or Newspaper option.</p><p></p><p>((((HUGS))))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 432811, member: 11965"] From this moment forward put EVERYTHING in writing. If your son is going to be even 30 seconds late to school, write a note(email) explaining why. Send copies to principal, teacher, attendance person. Take pictures of the vomit as well. keep copies of all the pictures (or video) Any conversation you have with the school regarding vomiting, absences or other issues, follow up with an email. CC all involved parties. This way, if they conveniently "forget" the information, you have proof that they knew about it. It sounds like your son has a disorder that I happened to stumble upon before I ended up on this site. I'll see if I can go back and find it. It is literally a vomiting "disorder" the bit I read about the kids and parents was that they vomited OFTEN, and they all had IEP (I was originally searching IEP information) to give them shortened days since generaly the bulk of the vomiting is in the morning. I've never heard of kids faking vomiting so much and so often. Belly aches? SURE! but not the actual vomiting. You son NEEDS and IEP or 504 plan. Unfortunately, once in courts, it is really tough to get people to listen, but you're trying, so you have keep trying until you've exhausted every possible avenue. Yeah, people might think you are trying to hide your daughter's criminal record or something (yeah I know nothing to hide, you'd think they'd look it up, right?), so you have to keep beginning communication as simple as possible. [I]Dear Sir/Madam, I am searching out assistance for my daughter who has documented medical and mental health issues. She is now 16 years old and despite her problems, with the assistance of teachers, she has been managing to get through school. I just recently learned that due to her medical and mental health issues, she should have qualified for and had an IEP or a 504 plan. I had never heard of these things until last week, and the schools never indicated that there were legal plans to assist my daughter with her problems. Recently, even though she had a Dr's note saying she was to be home bound, she ended up getting reported as truant and got pushed through the court system. She has been ordered to attend (Name of school). She has no criminal record and does not use drugs. (Name of School) is even less concerned about her medical and mental health issues than her original school was. I am being accused of educational neglect despite the fact that I have two other children who are getting As. Despite the fact that I personally drive my daughter to (Name of School). My youngest child also has a chronic medical issue that causes him to vomit - a lot. Due to this he is often late for school, or misses days, or comes home early I don't know exactly what help my children and I need, but I know we need help. Any and all assistance in navigating my situation would be appreciated. Sincerely,[/I] That's a sample I quickly wrote up for you. It's simple and concise, and has all the required information. You can add a little bit more, but really keep it short - all the details will come later. ANYTHING you are forced to sign you can try adding a note: "I am signing under duress because I was told this was my only and best option" I don't know if they will let you, but it's worth a try. If needed in future court issues this will show that you were trying to be cooperative, but you don't feel you were fully informed of your options, and you weren't thrilled with doing what they wanted you to do, but you were being cooperative trying to find the best solutions for your kids. Sweetie, you are a target only because you don't know how the system works. Although you have good medical care for your daughter and son, and teachers and staff accommodated them, none of it was "legal" so as far as schools and courts are concerned these problems do not really exist. Start researching on the internet NOW. Educate yourself as much as possible. I know it's a lot of information, and it can get VERY complicated, but learn as much as you can. Seriously consider the TV or Newspaper option. ((((HUGS)))) [/QUOTE]
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