school - Autism Spectrum Message Board

redshoes · 09-20-2004, 09:15 PM

Do any of you have older children? The school district is stating they are looking for out of district placement for my son who is 11. They want me to send him 90 miles to a school for behavoir, that is 90 miles twice a day! Can you image a Austic child riding that far everyday and what about the winter if they get stuck there. I think they are just trying to get rid of my son, his teacher this year has no austim trainging at all. Just wondering if anyone else has any ideas.

Thank you

2cutekids · 09-21-2004, 07:29 AM

here in PA, it is the law that it is up to OUR school district to education our children for the age of 3 to 21. I don't think they should send him away.. maybe hire someone that knows how to work with him and stop the problem behavior (if there is any). FIGHT IT!!! That is YOUR son and I don't think that they should be alowed to do that... I KNOW that my dh and I would NEVER let them send my son 90 MILES away... that is INSANE!!!

suzann61 · 09-21-2004, 08:13 AM

In the Federal Laws your child has right to be educated on the campus he/she would normally attend.

If you are having behaviour problems I would call an IEP meeting and ask for a Functional Behaviour Assesment also request for someone who is knowledgable in your childs disability to do/be apart of the assessment team.
By law they can not deny you an assessment. If they do, tell them you want it in writing that your son/daughter is being denied an assessment and the reasons why and then table the IEP meeting

There is no way (I personally) would allow my child bused that far away

I have twin boys with autism age 14...I've learn you have to pick and choose your battles..You have to be very specific (detailed) when in IEP meetings... Make aure everything is written down in detail that you and the committee has agreed upon...Have time lines...Tape record your meetings

Suzann

Lisa in Indiana · 09-21-2004, 09:02 PM

hi, redshoes

If you don't already have one, you should get a copy of the book called The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Education Child by Lawrence Siegel. You can find it on Amazon new and used. It is a book that covers ALL your rights as to what your child is entitled to BY LAW. This book is a must read! Good Luck, make sure you take an advocate with you to the next IEP meeting.
Is there a local support group for special needs kids in your area? That is a good place to start. Other parents with similar problems or that are more knowledgeable about IEP meetings, can give you some really great advice as to how to get around all the bull and get down to the facts. I know it helped me tremendously having someone with me that knew the law. I hope this helps!

concerned grand · 09-28-2004, 12:55 PM

Hi
I was wondering if your child is the one that was talked about on MSNBC the other week. I didn't see it but my son told me about a story that sounds similar to yours? How are you doing?
My granddaughter goes to a special class in school. She has autism. She would be very upset if her schedule changed. Fight it!
Concerned Grand