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<blockquote data-quote="Kjs" data-source="post: 23749"><p>I have done so much reading this past week regarding all of this. i have read every link that was sent to me and have a better grasp on what needs to be done. He hasn't had a FBA in several years. I do wonder now how they can set up all these "rules" for him to follow when it doesn't seem that they have made any attempt to find out what triggers his behavior.</p><p>I am afraid we are putting him on medication that is not needed. I just believed the doctor when he said difficult child should be taking this medication. I am scared now. As for his current IEP, there are no goals, objectives or benchmarks. Only 1,2 3rd warning you are out.</p><p>He is very sensitive to sounds. six years ago he scored in the 140 range on an IQ test done by school. We advanced him a grade hoping to challenge him. Did not help socially, especially now when he is in middle school. Don't know where I would find a local advocate. Everyone just tells me how horrible his behavior is and they will not have it. Thank you to everyone who have offered advice and links. I have gained a wealth of knowledge.</p><p>I asked for some background info regarding his diagnosis in your other thread. </p><p>He has been tested 6 years ago. We were told he was gifted. Psychiatrist said Bipolar not otherwise specified, depression/anxiety, ODD</p><p></p><p>On what basis was he deemed eligible for Special Education/IEP?</p><p>I was told that if we didn't explore Special Education, he would end up getting expelled from school. With Special Education he will be protected under the "umbrella". He can be very verbally abusive. use to throw things in elementary school, flip over desks, throw books. Has not happened in 4 years.</p><p></p><p>When was the last time he was evaluated privately? Has never had a formal evaluation. A psychologist did some testing, a long week long testing, with a very long report. That was when he was 2 1/2 years old. Tried counseling, wouldn't talk. Said he's not crazy and he is not going to talk..and he didn't. Went to psychiatrist two years ago when he had a total breakdown at school. Anxiety attack, didn't know where he was, what to do, who to talk to. Asked to be hospitalized. His pediatrician sent us to the psychiatrist he is currently seeing. He has tried Prozac with no affect, then went to Lamictal which seemed to really do well until recently. Has been on Lamictal 150 mg's for about 1 1/2 years. Just raised it to 200 mg's last week.</p><p></p><p>When was the last time he was evaluated by the sd (school district)? 6 years ago..age 6.</p><p></p><p>I hope this gives some background. Thanks for all the information.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kjs, post: 23749"] I have done so much reading this past week regarding all of this. i have read every link that was sent to me and have a better grasp on what needs to be done. He hasn't had a FBA in several years. I do wonder now how they can set up all these "rules" for him to follow when it doesn't seem that they have made any attempt to find out what triggers his behavior. I am afraid we are putting him on medication that is not needed. I just believed the doctor when he said difficult child should be taking this medication. I am scared now. As for his current IEP, there are no goals, objectives or benchmarks. Only 1,2 3rd warning you are out. He is very sensitive to sounds. six years ago he scored in the 140 range on an IQ test done by school. We advanced him a grade hoping to challenge him. Did not help socially, especially now when he is in middle school. Don't know where I would find a local advocate. Everyone just tells me how horrible his behavior is and they will not have it. Thank you to everyone who have offered advice and links. I have gained a wealth of knowledge. I asked for some background info regarding his diagnosis in your other thread. He has been tested 6 years ago. We were told he was gifted. Psychiatrist said Bipolar not otherwise specified, depression/anxiety, ODD On what basis was he deemed eligible for Special Education/IEP? I was told that if we didn't explore Special Education, he would end up getting expelled from school. With Special Education he will be protected under the "umbrella". He can be very verbally abusive. use to throw things in elementary school, flip over desks, throw books. Has not happened in 4 years. When was the last time he was evaluated privately? Has never had a formal evaluation. A psychologist did some testing, a long week long testing, with a very long report. That was when he was 2 1/2 years old. Tried counseling, wouldn't talk. Said he's not crazy and he is not going to talk..and he didn't. Went to psychiatrist two years ago when he had a total breakdown at school. Anxiety attack, didn't know where he was, what to do, who to talk to. Asked to be hospitalized. His pediatrician sent us to the psychiatrist he is currently seeing. He has tried Prozac with no affect, then went to Lamictal which seemed to really do well until recently. Has been on Lamictal 150 mg's for about 1 1/2 years. Just raised it to 200 mg's last week. When was the last time he was evaluated by the sd (school district)? 6 years ago..age 6. I hope this gives some background. Thanks for all the information. [/QUOTE]
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