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Update - New IEP Meeting Called
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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 410340" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>I don't believe the Occupational Therapist (OT) can just "decide" he doesn't need Occupational Therapist (OT) any more. I'm kinda chuckling here.... it's just so wrong. Sigh. What objective testing has he/she done to come to this decision? There needs to be data to back it up. Ditto the autism specialist. Observing him briefly on one day doesn't cut it. "Check on word processor" is a pretty lame comment under assistive tech. How 'bout, "assistive tech evaluation will be performed by ABC to evaluate need for word processor use". The Occupational Therapist (OT) folks should be involved, but also the assistive tech folks - if you're in a small SD, they may not even have assistive tech folks, so SD needs to arrange for an outside evaluation. There's a huge difference between "consider" and "evaluate".</p><p></p><p>I agree that you may want to get an outside Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation. SD doesn't *have* to follow those recommendations, but they *do* have to consider them.</p><p></p><p>Personally, since the SD staff seems to be so keen on unilateral decisions, I'd make one myself. All homework will be completed with a keyboard. If they don't like that, then they need to allow time during the school day, with support, for him to do it there. SD's generally don't like to hear that, but tough. By their own reporting, his handwriting needs improvement. You have enough battles going on right now - it's completely unreasonable for the SD to essentially trigger your son *at home* by refusing to allow him a very reasonable accommodation. I'd also consider taping a homework session at home so that SD can see/hear what you're dealing with-. Another thought is that one of the related services that seems to get overlooked is that the SD must provide "parent counseling and training". I'd let them know that you need parent training on how to effectively get him to do his handwritten homework without having the entire family getting pulled into chaos. </p><p></p><p>Keep putting the burden back on the SD and requesting that objective data that backs up their position. I think an advocate would also be a really good idea.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 410340, member: 8"] I don't believe the Occupational Therapist (OT) can just "decide" he doesn't need Occupational Therapist (OT) any more. I'm kinda chuckling here.... it's just so wrong. Sigh. What objective testing has he/she done to come to this decision? There needs to be data to back it up. Ditto the autism specialist. Observing him briefly on one day doesn't cut it. "Check on word processor" is a pretty lame comment under assistive tech. How 'bout, "assistive tech evaluation will be performed by ABC to evaluate need for word processor use". The Occupational Therapist (OT) folks should be involved, but also the assistive tech folks - if you're in a small SD, they may not even have assistive tech folks, so SD needs to arrange for an outside evaluation. There's a huge difference between "consider" and "evaluate". I agree that you may want to get an outside Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation. SD doesn't *have* to follow those recommendations, but they *do* have to consider them. Personally, since the SD staff seems to be so keen on unilateral decisions, I'd make one myself. All homework will be completed with a keyboard. If they don't like that, then they need to allow time during the school day, with support, for him to do it there. SD's generally don't like to hear that, but tough. By their own reporting, his handwriting needs improvement. You have enough battles going on right now - it's completely unreasonable for the SD to essentially trigger your son *at home* by refusing to allow him a very reasonable accommodation. I'd also consider taping a homework session at home so that SD can see/hear what you're dealing with-. Another thought is that one of the related services that seems to get overlooked is that the SD must provide "parent counseling and training". I'd let them know that you need parent training on how to effectively get him to do his handwritten homework without having the entire family getting pulled into chaos. Keep putting the burden back on the SD and requesting that objective data that backs up their position. I think an advocate would also be a really good idea. [/QUOTE]
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