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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 520506" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>I see the schools point. And yes, I thought I'd never hear myself say that. I feel for the mom and the child, omg of course I do. BUT I can't say I blame the school for wanting it in writing from the child's docs about her not using the leg braces with the walker as was apparently done prior. I'm sure their insurance would give them hades for not requiring such documentation to protect them from lawsuits. And I'm not so sure a court would back Mom up in this instance, regardless of any empathy for the mom and child. </p><p></p><p>Travis was supposed to have a 1:1 aide from the time he got his IEP. He had an aide for 2 yrs and she certainly wasn't 1:1, she was terrific but they had her helping at least 2 other students that I know of. Then they let her go and Travis never saw another aide again, neither has any other child. This might have changed recently when the state came in to evaluate the school due to so many complaints. But Alex needs a 1:1 too and I know he doesn't get it. </p><p></p><p>This brings back unpleasant memories for me too. There was never an IEP meeting where I didn't have to go nose to nose with someone. Never. Didn't matter how many detailed doctor reports and evaluations and test results I went in with, every single meeting was a fight. And every single year I had to call new meetings because they weren't following his IEP. I have had that attitude shoved in my face so many times over the years I'm surprised I don't have PTSD from it. I supposed it's no small wonder why they can't stand me (yes even now), I never followed their lead quietly. </p><p></p><p>So yeah, I totally get the Mom's point of view. That child needs to use it or lose it. With cp it's very easy to lose ground quickly, ground that probably won't be recovered again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 520506, member: 84"] I see the schools point. And yes, I thought I'd never hear myself say that. I feel for the mom and the child, omg of course I do. BUT I can't say I blame the school for wanting it in writing from the child's docs about her not using the leg braces with the walker as was apparently done prior. I'm sure their insurance would give them hades for not requiring such documentation to protect them from lawsuits. And I'm not so sure a court would back Mom up in this instance, regardless of any empathy for the mom and child. Travis was supposed to have a 1:1 aide from the time he got his IEP. He had an aide for 2 yrs and she certainly wasn't 1:1, she was terrific but they had her helping at least 2 other students that I know of. Then they let her go and Travis never saw another aide again, neither has any other child. This might have changed recently when the state came in to evaluate the school due to so many complaints. But Alex needs a 1:1 too and I know he doesn't get it. This brings back unpleasant memories for me too. There was never an IEP meeting where I didn't have to go nose to nose with someone. Never. Didn't matter how many detailed doctor reports and evaluations and test results I went in with, every single meeting was a fight. And every single year I had to call new meetings because they weren't following his IEP. I have had that attitude shoved in my face so many times over the years I'm surprised I don't have PTSD from it. I supposed it's no small wonder why they can't stand me (yes even now), I never followed their lead quietly. So yeah, I totally get the Mom's point of view. That child needs to use it or lose it. With cp it's very easy to lose ground quickly, ground that probably won't be recovered again. [/QUOTE]
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