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Seeking Advice on Transitioning from EI into CPS
Once he has an IEP (individual education plan), he'll be serviced. Has no one in early ed explained this process to you? It should be pretty clear cut when ...
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- The staff at Black Bear is very dedicated and the student to teacher ratio is unbeatable but it is sooo expensive. We decided not to my put my daughter there for many...
- I know you may want to continue services by you but if you are also considering moving to an area that can meet your son's needs and is free. I highly recommend livin...
- I have a friend whos son went to Black Bear. They were extremely pleaded. Their son is doing great. I hear they are pricey, but well worth it. Good luck!
Son Repeating First Grade
Have they developed an IEP for your son? I believe you have to request that ... My son was classified and now has his IEP (individual education plan) and ...
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- My son had problems in pre-k and first grade. Both teachers wanted to hold him back. My husband and I refused. (He struggled in reading, like y our son) He is about to...
- B., They have this "no child left behind" act... why are they leaving your child behind? If you ask me, they should have seen this coming and worked with him to ge...
- Well I am young enough to remember how kids that were "too told to be in that grade, and to not have failed" in class. I lived in western NY, wyoming county, and went ...
2Nd Grader with Possible Learning Disability
If they are saying he has a learning issue, then they should administer the MFE to possibly get him on an IEP (Indivualized Education Plan). ...
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- I, too, would recommend an evaluation by a developmental optometrist. You should also have him evaluated by an occupational therapist. Some of these issues can be re...
- I don't know what state you are located in currently, but let me tell you....I teach children with special needs in Kentucky and it's so so so difficult for a student ...
- Before you get stuck on the idea he has ADD or ADHD have the school test him for a learning disability. I am not sure where you are located but here if you request the...
First Team Meeting Scheduled-what to Expect?
Oct 21, 2009 ... Then they make their suggestions of IEPIndividual Education ... Have they determined that your child will be placed on an IEP or 504 The ...
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- Hi R., You've gotten a lot of responses so there's not a lot I can add but I do want to mention a couple of things. Go into the meeting with knowledge. I second t...
- Has the school performed any testing on your son? You have to sign a paper allowing them to do the testing, so if you have not signed, they have not done. If they ha...
- I hate to say it but expect them to try to give you as little as possible. But ask for tons!! It is so sad that we have to try so hard to get our children what they ...
Developmental Dyspraxia
A child with a diagnosis of dyspraxia or developmental coordination disorder may be eligible to have an individual education plan (IEP). An IEP provides a ...
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- Hi N.! While it is very hard to see your children go thru these things, with a diagnosis your efforts can be more targeted and effective...so that's a good thing! ...
- pay close attention to the following info....I had my son in speech therapy by the time he was 2 years old for being language delayed....I feel that one on one attenti...
- Very importan tthat you try vision therapy. Check Vision Associates on CHerry Hill. near Hill. Also stimulating the shen men point on his ear can help. Check downloa...
Wondering If My Daughter Is Dyslexic?
Has the school done an IEP on your daughter? If not, ask her teacher for help .... If she does not meet the criteria for an IEP(individual education plan, ...
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- Hi DC: I can understand your concern,and i'm sure you'll get some excellent responses from A few teachers,or professionals on the subject of Dyslexia. From your descr...
- Based on what you are describing, there could be several different factors that may be contributing to your daughter's difficulty. Dyslexia is a condition that is spe...
- I recommend a pyschoeducational evaluation, as well as learning as much as you can about brain injuries. We learned a lot at the Amen clinic (you can find them online)...
Adhd
You need to sit down with a counseler and the principle and do an IEP ( Individual Education Plan). They get funding from the government just for learning ...
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- Maybe it is something in his diet. A lot of foods or additives (such as aspartame and all the variations) can cause symptoms that are very close to adhd.
- It is a tough decision for medication. Your son is very in tune with himself to come to you like that. I ignored all my son's actions thinking that it was just my bad ...
- Speaking as someone who personally has ADHD, the best thing to do is work with your son to figure out what works best for him. Medication may help, it may not. Finding...
What Testing Are Public School Required to Do??
The schools in my district talk a good story, and don't force the teachers to follow the IEP (individual education plan). They are required BY LAW to offer ...
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- J., The school district is not required to diagnose your child. Depending on where you live, your district might offer basic diagnostic services. I strongly recomme...
- I've never known a school who didn't cooperate with ADD testing---which in my experience is nothing more than the Conner questionnaire. The teachers and the parents w...
- The school cannot test the child for ADHD. They can do a screening to see if the child has any of the signs of ADHD, but they cannot give a diagnosis. This has to be...
"Add"
Or at the very least, his school should give him an IEP (Individual Education Plan) so that he can benefit from extra help (like being allowed more time for ...
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- Let me start with saying that I think kids are overprescribed ADD medication.... With that said, please don't assume the counselor is wrong. As an adult with ADD, I ...
- Would you consider Chiropractics? My Chiropractor treats many things beyond the back. He has helped my husband with short term memory problems, my neighbor with weight...
- Hi R., When did school counclers take it upon themselves to make an off the cuff diagnosis like that??? Having some experience in that I know that it requires a ...
Any Mom's of Speech Delayed Kids? or Autism?
I wanted to respond because my education background is with autism and early ... and help set up the inital IEP (individual education plan) for your child. ...
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- My 4 year old son has a severe speech delay that was diagnosed when he was around 2 years old- verbal apraxia. All that means is that his mouth muscles are not strong...
- My son is 2 yrs old and does not talk in sentences. He only says a few words consistently. Our doctor too suggested we take him for a hearing test but she said it's ...
- I have an Autistic 7 year old son. I would have the appropriate evalutaions done with an Audiologist and Speech Pathologist. If at a later time, your pediatrician stil...
