IEP's and 504's
Re: IEP's and 504's
Something funny I wanted to post about. At my last school meeting (my son was leaving kindergarten and entering 1stgrade--so the meeting was about 1st grade services). Almost the entire meeting (about 45 minutes) the committee was representing they would not be continuing my son OT and speech. Even though the OT and speech teachers presented that he would benefit from it, the committee was presenting he didnt need it, etc, etc. So I had lots of info that Rich had posted and and started reciting exactly what Rish just posted--It's a LAW that the OT's job is to work to prevent regression and deformity!!!---Well within 5 minutes the committee changed their minds and approved my sons IEP and services. A few weeks after the committee meeting ALL the teachers (kindergarten, OT and speech)at the meeting took me aside and said what a great job I did advocating for my son. They said too many parents just give in to the committee and end up with no services for their children--that it happens often that the committee kinda bullys the families into thinking they dont need services (school doesnt want to pay for anything they dont have to). I guess the best advise we can give each other is just keep stating the laws and reciting anything and everything to the committee--Good luck.
Re: IEP's and 504's
bump for recent inquiry off the board
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Carolyn J
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: IEP's and 504's
A note to all parents learning to advocate[read "fight"] for everything during school years. First, please know that I fought for 28 yrears in educational systems in 3 states for my son,now 34. Anyway, I want to ensure that you know that whatever "label" you have to allow your child to be "labeled" to get the PT and OT or other services(like aqua therapy)it will be OK....once children leave school systems, once they enter real world of employment,even secondary vocational or college,earlier school labels do not follow unless you or your child bring them up. This is our experience.
Hugs,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Hugs,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
Re: IEP's and 504's
Thanks, Rich!
I'm printing this off for my next meeting about IEP/504 (coming up soon). They are giving Emma a 3 year review and trying to say she doesn't need therapy anymore because her sschool work is not affected!
Curiously, we just had an "incident" last week at school with Emma not turning in her homework (possibly due to a bully in her class who wants Emma to do his homework! but I didn't find this out until 2 days after I spoke with the teacher).
Peggy
I'm printing this off for my next meeting about IEP/504 (coming up soon). They are giving Emma a 3 year review and trying to say she doesn't need therapy anymore because her sschool work is not affected!
Curiously, we just had an "incident" last week at school with Emma not turning in her homework (possibly due to a bully in her class who wants Emma to do his homework! but I didn't find this out until 2 days after I spoke with the teacher).
Peggy
Re: IEP's and 504's
Well,I just realized this was a post from last year, but it still helps me out for right now!
Peggy
Peggy
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momofnickelman
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Re: IEP's and 504's
Thank you for bumping this up. We are getting ready for our yearly meeting and this will help quite a bit!
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
- Contact:
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
- Contact:
Re: IEP's and 504's
Bumping Up for Marlyn and other parents whose children are starting School soon.
God Luck everyone.
HUGS all around,
Carolyn J
LOBPI adult and chronic poster
God Luck everyone.
HUGS all around,
Carolyn J
LOBPI adult and chronic poster
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI