Guest guest Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Hello, I am glad that you son is verbally functioning with autism, but what has to be considered by Federal Law is the needs of the student. And by Federal Law he is entitled to a free and appopriate education - not just what the school has to offer. This means for him that if the classroom he is in does not meet his needs, the school is responsible for providing the staff to meet his needs. His needs are not being met in a Gen Ed room - he sounds as if he is overwhelmed by the number of students or what is being required of him. That would point to the reason for the melt downs. Or he may not know how to manage what is being required of him and the anxiety of going through it before he goes is overwhelming. My daughter also has autism and can speak at about the same level if that...but, she went to a Behavior room and it was not meeting her needs because that mode of teaching does not meet the need for an autistic child. It sounds as if your son tunes out when he needs to manage everything and goes off into the line up mode. But what training does this teacher have? You need a teacher that is trained to teach autistic children. How do you get that? Well you must have an IEP meeting to discuss placement options. What do I mean - you say that there is nothing in your county to service him...well, by Federal Law, the school is required to meet his needs whether it be by placement or by giving him a one on one aid. I don't know what state you live in, but that would helpful to point you to agencies that can help you with this...In Indiana where I live, we have an agency (www.insource.org) that helps our precious children with making sure that school is doing what the law states. IF the school can get away with not spending the extra money that it takes to service your son, they will. You have to fight for your sons needs. You said he has not behavioral issues - so is the teacher saying he does all of his work everyday and is getting passing grades? If he only speaks at a two year olds level, can he understand the teacher and his classmates? How does he communicate at the grade level he is placed in? I am sorry if I am overpowering you with questions, but I am really curious how the district feels that where he is placed is just enough for him. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance even if it is just being a sounding board. I have two children with autism and would love to help in any way I can.... Deborah Brown bzeb6@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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