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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 539758" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Hello, I'm so sad for you and your daughter! I'm sure she has her issues, but she has a disability that requires assistance to navigate general social challenges. In addition to all of the other suggestions (and yes, I would be looking for a charter school, or just a different school that has maybe a resource autism teacher where she can go, someone who specializes in her kinds of social challenges...in our district every other middle school has a program for high functioning autism, most go to gen. ed classes but come there for some level of support, if needed all day but for most just for an hour or two)....</p><p></p><p>anyway in addition to those suggestions before me, I would consider an independent evaluation, especially if they list a bunch of "issues". Tell them you want an FBA done on each and every behavioral issue. Put the request in writing and have it delivered certified mail to the case manager and principal of the school (you can also do the sp ed coordinator if needed) but make sure it is registered mail so that you have proof they got the request. The federal mandate is that any child who is on an IEP or is suspected of having a special need, receive appropriate positive behavioral interventions/goals to help teach the skills necessary. If they want to say this is happening because of issues SHE has (rather than out and out bullying which sounds more like it) they will still then be forced to get data and come up with a plan to teach her the skills and be there to do so! </p><p></p><p>I have worked with students who prefer to eat lunch in a small social group in a little conference room (a lunch bunch, often with volunteer "nice" kids who really do have good hearts and a few other kids with social challenges). There are many accommodations for kids who are vulnerable to bullying and by definition, your daughter WILL likely have social challenges.</p><p></p><p>I too am worried that there is so much fighting in this school. I have worked and volunteered at all levels of school....pre through high school....and have not ONCE heard of two fights at a time, and in fact have only had a couple of fights happen while I was working and staff was there in a flash. Our district does have zero tolerance and both parties who fight are suspended, and I personally think that goes too far when kids are bullied and attacked. I believe no kid should have to lie down and take it. But IF she can walk away or go into the first available classroom with a teacher that could maybe be safer than saying she has to make it all the way to a counselors room. The counselor then could be called to escort her to her office safely.</p><p></p><p>Often the state dept of ed will say they can do nothing, but it is still worth the report because they add up. I used the state disability law center for an advocate for my son this past year. They carry a lot of weight and go across our whole state so even if their office number is far from you, give them a call. </p><p></p><p>Let us know how the IEP went....very interested to hear. HUGS to you and your difficult child!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 539758, member: 12886"] Hello, I'm so sad for you and your daughter! I'm sure she has her issues, but she has a disability that requires assistance to navigate general social challenges. In addition to all of the other suggestions (and yes, I would be looking for a charter school, or just a different school that has maybe a resource autism teacher where she can go, someone who specializes in her kinds of social challenges...in our district every other middle school has a program for high functioning autism, most go to gen. ed classes but come there for some level of support, if needed all day but for most just for an hour or two).... anyway in addition to those suggestions before me, I would consider an independent evaluation, especially if they list a bunch of "issues". Tell them you want an FBA done on each and every behavioral issue. Put the request in writing and have it delivered certified mail to the case manager and principal of the school (you can also do the sp ed coordinator if needed) but make sure it is registered mail so that you have proof they got the request. The federal mandate is that any child who is on an IEP or is suspected of having a special need, receive appropriate positive behavioral interventions/goals to help teach the skills necessary. If they want to say this is happening because of issues SHE has (rather than out and out bullying which sounds more like it) they will still then be forced to get data and come up with a plan to teach her the skills and be there to do so! I have worked with students who prefer to eat lunch in a small social group in a little conference room (a lunch bunch, often with volunteer "nice" kids who really do have good hearts and a few other kids with social challenges). There are many accommodations for kids who are vulnerable to bullying and by definition, your daughter WILL likely have social challenges. I too am worried that there is so much fighting in this school. I have worked and volunteered at all levels of school....pre through high school....and have not ONCE heard of two fights at a time, and in fact have only had a couple of fights happen while I was working and staff was there in a flash. Our district does have zero tolerance and both parties who fight are suspended, and I personally think that goes too far when kids are bullied and attacked. I believe no kid should have to lie down and take it. But IF she can walk away or go into the first available classroom with a teacher that could maybe be safer than saying she has to make it all the way to a counselors room. The counselor then could be called to escort her to her office safely. Often the state dept of ed will say they can do nothing, but it is still worth the report because they add up. I used the state disability law center for an advocate for my son this past year. They carry a lot of weight and go across our whole state so even if their office number is far from you, give them a call. Let us know how the IEP went....very interested to hear. HUGS to you and your difficult child! [/QUOTE]
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