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Requesting an Ipad as Assisted Tech for my Autistic Son
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 479462" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>HI! love your sign in name. we had a recent thread about names, look it up...you can add yours! Glad you found us. Yes, there are amazing IPad apps etc. I would imagine you would have a very difficult time convincing a school district to fund one. They are not obligated to provide optimal accommodations, only adequate accommodations to allow fair access to do classes/academics. That said, it would be nice. Another route to go though, is through county funding. I dont know what kind of insurance you have or if you have a waiver or family grant or any other disability funding for your child. These are being funded through those programs. I plan to add one this year (if my budget allows for him). His therapists have suggested it. You will likely need a doctor note or at least a therapists note for that. I requested it from our neuro and she is fine with that (has an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) child herself, smile). There are kids who need non-verbal alternative communication systems that can't get funding thru the schools! (I am an Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and have tried, believe me, it is not fair and it seems like it would be against the law but you really need deep pockets in the first place to fight it...usually can word it so insurance will pay though). </p><p>Another idea is that your school, if progressive, may have some "technology" items or even a specialist who can allow the student to borrow it for the year or share with others. many use laptops and word processors in this fashion. </p><p></p><p>Now, about your kids, I'm curious (so obviously you are not obliged to answer) your daughter does not have a diagnosis of anything but just gets in trouble? Does she have an IEP? While all schools should do an FBA for students who have behavior issues regardless of their special education status, I suspect most dont unless legally compelled to through special education due process. I am not sure on that though so will leave it to others to be the experts in that area. </p><p></p><p>Nice to meet you! Hope to learn more about you and your family, luv, Buddy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 479462, member: 12886"] HI! love your sign in name. we had a recent thread about names, look it up...you can add yours! Glad you found us. Yes, there are amazing IPad apps etc. I would imagine you would have a very difficult time convincing a school district to fund one. They are not obligated to provide optimal accommodations, only adequate accommodations to allow fair access to do classes/academics. That said, it would be nice. Another route to go though, is through county funding. I dont know what kind of insurance you have or if you have a waiver or family grant or any other disability funding for your child. These are being funded through those programs. I plan to add one this year (if my budget allows for him). His therapists have suggested it. You will likely need a doctor note or at least a therapists note for that. I requested it from our neuro and she is fine with that (has an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) child herself, smile). There are kids who need non-verbal alternative communication systems that can't get funding thru the schools! (I am an Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and have tried, believe me, it is not fair and it seems like it would be against the law but you really need deep pockets in the first place to fight it...usually can word it so insurance will pay though). Another idea is that your school, if progressive, may have some "technology" items or even a specialist who can allow the student to borrow it for the year or share with others. many use laptops and word processors in this fashion. Now, about your kids, I'm curious (so obviously you are not obliged to answer) your daughter does not have a diagnosis of anything but just gets in trouble? Does she have an IEP? While all schools should do an FBA for students who have behavior issues regardless of their special education status, I suspect most dont unless legally compelled to through special education due process. I am not sure on that though so will leave it to others to be the experts in that area. Nice to meet you! Hope to learn more about you and your family, luv, Buddy [/QUOTE]
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