Re: no homewrk written in IEP

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has had " no homework "

written into their child's IEP. My daughter had no homework in 7th

and 8th grade, due to some frustrating 2+ hours of homework battles.

She is now in high school, and the IEP reads: no homework, as

necessary. She has been given homework every night since school

started, and this weekend has quite alot of science homework. She has

trouble doing the work at home..Do any of you have " no homework "

written in your child's IEP?? What benefit/negative result can come

of homework?? I really don't see why she should have to do homework at

all.....Any thoughts?? Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has had "no homework" written into their child's IEP. My daughter had no homework in 7th and 8th grade, due to some frustrating 2+ hours of homework battles. She is now in high school, and the IEP >>

HI LInda

No, some have " reduced Homework " written. My son is now 17, has had an IEP since preschool in this district, so, for many years. He has always had reduced homework, given more time on tests, quizzes and written assignments etc.

It all depends on how you write the IEP and what the team together agrees with .

in IL

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My 2 kids with mood disorders are no homework.. The one is in high school and she is in EBD classes so she does not get homework. Everything is hands on. My younger one is in 4th grade and he is also no homework. Last year I had written in his IEP that they could send it home but not expect it to be done. This year he does not do any homework. It takes him 2 hours to unwind from school and then all hope is gone. (It helped that at the school open house his moods were going and the EBD teacher and his reg teacher got a birds eye view of what I deal with, they were a bit worried. But during the school day he is a dream child). He does his homework in school in the EBD room. I am very lucky that we moved to a school district that has programs for my kids and is willing to work with me. My youngest has a PDD but he is only 4. I would talk to your child's case manager and point out the no homework as necessary that is written on the IEP. The teachers may not be aware of that info on her/his IEP. Let them know what you are dealing with and the stress that it is causing your child. I know in our high school that in order for my daughter not to have homework she has to take EBD classes, if she takes reg ed classes she would have homework. That may be worth checking into at your school.

I hope this helps

Sue

re: no homewrk written in IEP

Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has had "no homework" written into their child's IEP. My daughter had no homework in 7th and 8th grade, due to some frustrating 2+ hours of homework battles. She is now in high school, and the IEP reads: no homework, as necessary. She has been given homework every night since school started, and this weekend has quite alot of science homework. She has trouble doing the work at home..Do any of you have "no homework" written in your child's IEP?? What benefit/negative result can come of homework?? I really don't see why she should have to do homework at all.....Any thoughts?? Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I've been a longtime " lurker " here, but I thought I'd comment on your

question. My daughter, Taryn, is 16 and a junior in high school. She

is high functioning autistic. She is on grade level, however, with

extra help and a few accomodations. One of them is that she has an

extra study hall at school. We faced the same issues of two+ hours of

homework every night. And even though I'm college educated, let's

face it, the older she got, the harder it was for me to help her with

it! The extra study hall at school is a huge answer to prayer as she

gets the help right there at school with the teacher and paras to

explain things to her. I remember when she was in elementary school,

I took her bookbag in to the principal, put it down next to his chair,

and asked him to lift it. I told him it was ridiculous for her to

have that much homework that she couldn't even carry her own bag. It

got better after that. Keep fighting!!

Tammy

(also in Kansas)

>

> Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has had " no

homework "

> written into their child's IEP. My daughter had no homework in 7th

> and 8th grade, due to some frustrating 2+ hours of homework

battles.

> She is now in high school, and the IEP reads: no homework, as

> necessary. She has been given homework every night since school

> started, and this weekend has quite alot of science homework. She

has

> trouble doing the work at home..Do any of you have " no homework "

> written in your child's IEP?? What benefit/negative result can come

> of homework?? I really don't see why she should have to do homework

at

> all.....Any thoughts?? Thanks,

>

[Guest guest]

Hi...Thanks for your input. I am beginning to question my daughters

placement at this school altoghter!! I just found out that our

district has a cooperative with 5 other schools...They offer smaller

classes, and 50% of the day spent in vocational skills, social

skills, functional academics and functional living..It is approx 30

min drive from our home, but the school she goes to now is 20 min!!

If you've been following my posts, you'll see how much trouble I've

been having with this school...I want to try to give it one more

chance, but I really think I'm going to request a move for her!!

You all have been such a great help to me...Thanks

> >

> > Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has had " no

> homework "

> > written into their child's IEP. My daughter had no homework in

7th

> > and 8th grade, due to some frustrating 2+ hours of homework

> battles.

> > She is now in high school, and the IEP reads: no homework, as

> > necessary. She has been given homework every night since school

> > started, and this weekend has quite alot of science homework.

She

> has

> > trouble doing the work at home..Do any of you have " no homework "

> > written in your child's IEP?? What benefit/negative result can

come

> > of homework?? I really don't see why she should have to do

homework

> at

> > all.....Any thoughts?? Thanks,

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Nom homework is hard. Typically I aim for specifics here because students do need some homework. For example you could say no more than ____ math problems. Or no more than ___ sentences. etc. You need a new IEP with specific modifications for each subject and you need it now. Call for an immediate revision for her sack and yours. I have a son with ASD and I am a teacher. I can see it from both angles. Only you really now her evening frustrations. BethBeth Pennington Mother-Wife-Teacher-Grant Writer Need I say more!

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Tammy,

Does your daughter have an IEP or just a 504? A 504 is when it's more

of a mental issue & not a learning disabled one. What other sorts

of things did you ask the school to do as far as accomodations go? My

daughter is 9 & is HFA as well. School doesn't always go smoothly

for her either.

E.

Colorado

"Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops."

Cary Grant

Re: no homewrk written in IEP

Hi ,

I've been a longtime "lurker" here, but I thought I'd comment on your

question. My daughter, Taryn, is 16 and a junior in high school. She

is high functioning autistic. She is on grade level, however, with

extra help and a few accomodations. One of them is that she has an

extra study hall at school. We faced the same issues of two+ hours of

homework every night. And even though I'm college educated, let's

face it, the older she got, the harder it was for me to help her with

it! The extra study hall at school is a huge answer to prayer as she

gets the help right there at school with the teacher and paras to

explain things to her. I remember when she was in elementary school,

I took her bookbag in to the principal, put it down next to his chair,

and asked him to lift it. I told him it was ridiculous for her to

have that much homework that she couldn't even carry her own bag. It

got better after that. Keep fighting!!

Tammy

(also in Kansas)

>

> Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has had "no

homework"

> written into their child's IEP. My daughter had no homework in 7th

> and 8th grade, due to some frustrating 2+ hours of homework

battles.

> She is now in high school, and the IEP reads: no homework, as

> necessary. She has been given homework every night since school

> started, and this weekend has quite alot of science homework. She

has

> trouble doing the work at home..Do any of you have "no homework"

> written in your child's IEP?? What benefit/negative result can come

> of homework?? I really don't see why she should have to do homework

at

> all.....Any thoughts?? Thanks,

>

[Guest guest]

ASd kids shouls not receive homework. Their brain may have a hard time dealing with it, after they have dealt with school all day. I would just call the teacher and askif he-she has seen the IEP.... Crystal in MNd corbin <jdcorbin_2000@...> wrote: I am following this discussion and have no issues because my dd has two study halls daily and does her "homework" there. She cannot see why the others would rather socialize than get their work done! LOL ANYWAY< I do not know what EBD is.

Can you please explain? Thank you and God bless! DeeDeeSue <smithspanizoom (DOT) net> wrote: My 2 kids with mood disorders are no homework.. The one is in high school and she is in EBD classes so she does not get homework. Everything is hands on. My younger one is in 4th grade and he is also no homework. Last year I had written in his IEP that they could send it home but not expect it to be done. This year he does not do any homework. It takes him 2 hours to unwind from school and then all hope is gone. (It helped that at the school open house his moods were going and the EBD teacher and his reg teacher got a birds eye view of what I deal with, they were a bit worried. But during the school day he is a dream child). He does his homework in school in the

EBD room. I am very lucky that we moved to a school district that has programs for my kids and is willing to work with me. My youngest has a PDD but he is only 4. I would talk to your child's case manager and point out the no homework as necessary that is written on the IEP. The teachers may not be aware of that info on her/his IEP. Let them know what you are dealing with and the stress that it is causing your child. I know in our high school that in order for my daughter not to have homework she has to take EBD classes, if she takes reg ed classes she would have homework. That may be worth checking into at your school. I hope this helps Sue -----

Original Message ----- From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 12:55 PM Subject: re: no homewrk written in IEP Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has had "no homework" written into their child's IEP. My daughter had no homework in 7th and 8th grade, due to some frustrating 2+ hours of homework battles. She is now in high school, and the IEP reads: no homework, as necessary. She has been given homework every night since school started, and this weekend has quite

alot of science homework. She has trouble doing the work at home..Do any of you have "no homework" written in your child's IEP?? What benefit/negative result can come of homework?? I really don't see why she should have to do homework at all.....Any thoughts?? Thanks, Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out.

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My son’s “homework” is

done in his special ed periods during the school day.

He just doesn’t have the emotional

resources to deal with doing it here after spending the entire day in 7th

grade.

Charlotte

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Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006

7:45 PM

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re: no homewrk written in IEP

ASd kids shouls not receive homework. Their brain may have a hard

time dealing with it, after they have dealt with school all day. I would

just call the teacher and askif he-she has seen the IEP....

Crystal

in MN

d corbin

<jdcorbin_2000 > wrote:

I am following this discussion and have no issues because my dd has two

study halls daily and does her " homework " there. She cannot see why

the others would rather socialize than get their work done! LOL ANYWAY< I do

not know what EBD is. Can you please explain? Thank you and God bless! DeeDee

Sue

<smithspanizoom (DOT) net> wrote:

My 2 kids with mood disorders are no homework.. The one is

in high school and she is in EBD classes so she does not get

homework. Everything is hands on. My younger one is in 4th grade and he

is also no homework. Last year I had written in his IEP that they could send it

home but not expect it to be done. This year he does not do any

homework. It takes him 2 hours to unwind from school and then all hope is

gone. (It helped that at the school open house his moods were going and

the EBD teacher and his reg teacher got a birds eye view of what I deal with,

they were a bit worried. But during the school day he is a dream

child). He does his homework in school in the EBD room. I am very

lucky that we moved to a school district that has programs for my kids and is

willing to work with me. My youngest has a PDD but he is only 4. I

would talk to your child's case manager and point out the no homework as

necessary that is written on the IEP. The teachers may not be aware of

that info on her/his IEP. Let them know what you are dealing with and the

stress that it is causing your child. I know in our high school that in

order for my daughter not to have homework she has to take EBD classes, if she

takes reg ed classes she would have homework. That may be worth checking

into at your school.

I hope this helps

Sue

re: no homewrk written in IEP

Hello everyone, I was

just wondering if anyone has had " no homework "

written into their child's IEP. My daughter had no homework in 7th

and 8th grade, due to some frustrating 2+ hours of homework battles.

She is now in high school, and the IEP reads: no homework, as

necessary. She has been given homework every night since school

started, and this weekend has quite alot of science homework. She has

trouble doing the work at home..Do any of you have " no homework "

written in your child's IEP?? What benefit/negative result can come

of homework?? I really don't see why she should have to do homework at

all.....Any thoughts?? Thanks,

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out.

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No-one should have to do homework (or housework)!

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I'm not sure I like the message this conveys. It suggests to the child:

" I don't have to do homework like all of the other kids at school

because I have a disability " .

All kids are tired after a long day of school, not just kids with autism

spectrum disorders, and most of those kids out there would rather be

playing video games and spending time online than doing homework. Yet,

they still complete their homework. The whole reason behind special

education and special education supports is to help students with

disabilities to learn, not to make life super simple and watered down

for them. This use of " no homework " on a student's IEP also can sets a

rather bad precedent for the case where they go onto later schooling

because any kids on the spectrum who wish to go to college (any college)

will have to deal with completing homework in college because IDEA and

IEPs do not exist at the post-secondary level. College accommodations

are governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act. They will usually

allow for accommodations that can reasonably provide assistance to the

student (ex. extra time on exams, extra notes, books on tape) without

altering the nature of the curriculum. You'll be hard pressed to get " no

homework " allowed as a possibility in college. But even putting aside

college, the reason behind having homework is for students to practice

the concepts and skills they're learning in class. Homework is

reinforcing for the learning that is going on, and learning is the real

point of school. Now don't get me wrong. I do believe that most classes

give too much homework these days, and I'm certainly in favor of reduced

amounts of homework for students with disabilities. But having " no

homework " specified on an IEP is not a healthy path for any student. It

is an extreme. I graduated with honors in high school and high honors in

my undergraduate study in college. Had I not had any homework at all,

there is no way I would have succeeded in the way I did. I think it's

find for a student to complete homework in study hall during the day,

but I just don't like the idea of no work at all being done outside of

class to reinforcing the learning going on.

M. on, adult with Asperger's Syndrome

Ph.D. Candidate, Information Sciences & Technology

The Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA 16802

Pennsylvania Regional Director & Board Member

The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (www.autisticselfadvocacy.com)

Member, the Spectrum University project (www.spectrumuniversity.com)

crystal visneski wrote:

> ASd kids shouls not receive homework. Their brain may have a hard

> time dealing with it, after they have dealt with school all day. I

> would just call the teacher and askif he-she has seen the IEP....

> Crystal in MN

>

> */d corbin <jdcorbin_2000@...>/* wrote:

>

> I am following this discussion and have no issues because my dd

> has two study halls daily and does her " homework " there. She

> cannot see why the others would rather socialize than get their

> work done! LOL ANYWAY< I do not know what EBD is. Can you please

> explain? Thank you and God bless! DeeDee

>

> */Sue <smithspan@...>/* wrote:

>

> My 2 kids with mood disorders are no homework.. The one is in

> high school and she is in EBD classes so she does not get

> homework. Everything is hands on. My younger one is in 4th

> grade and he is also no homework. Last year I had written in

> his IEP that they could send it home but not expect it to be

> done. This year he does not do any homework. It takes him 2

> hours to unwind from school and then all hope is gone. (It

> helped that at the school open house his moods were going and

> the EBD teacher and his reg teacher got a birds eye view of

> what I deal with, they were a bit worried. But during the

> school day he is a dream child). He does his homework in

> school in the EBD room. I am very lucky that we moved to a

> school district that has programs for my kids and is willing

> to work with me. My youngest has a PDD but he is only 4. I

> would talk to your child's case manager and point out the no

> homework as necessary that is written on the IEP. The

> teachers may not be aware of that info on her/his IEP. Let

> them know what you are dealing with and the stress that it is

> causing your child. I know in our high school that in order

> for my daughter not to have homework she has to take EBD

> classes, if she takes reg ed classes she would have homework.

> That may be worth checking into at your school.

>

> I hope this helps

>

> Sue

>

> * re: no homewrk written in IEP

>

> Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has had " no

> homework "

> written into their child's IEP. My daughter had no

> homework in 7th

> and 8th grade, due to some frustrating 2+ hours of

> homework battles.

> She is now in high school, and the IEP reads: no homework, as

> necessary. She has been given homework every night since

> school

> started, and this weekend has quite alot of science

> homework. She has

> trouble doing the work at home..Do any of you have " no

> homework "

> written in your child's IEP?? What benefit/negative result

> can come

> of homework?? I really don't see why she should have to do

> homework at

> all.....Any thoughts?? Thanks,

>

>

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EBD stands for Emotional Behavior Disorder (a term I can't stand). EBD classes are for kids who cannot make it the reg ed classes. I do the non homework thing because my kids can't handle it. My 10 year can't sit still if his life depended on it. Between the mood disorder and ADHD he is SO hyper. I hate to see what happens when the ADHD meds start making the mood disorder symptoms worse (which happened for my daughter). It takes so much effort for my son to get thru the school day and his meds are starting to wear off by the time he gets home that I could spend all evening working with him and nothing would get done and with the frustration comes his anxiety and then he has a meltdown. As far as my daughter, life itself is overwhelming for her. We have done the reg classes, reg homework thing, reg classes, partial homework, she couldn't deal. It affected both home and school. Both her school and I agreed she needed more support. Our hope is that next year will be able to take 1 reg ed class see how it goes and take it from there. My little 4 yr old PDD/global learning delay boy again I will take one step at a time. He requires almost one on one himself. I am a big homework person and believe that you just do it. However, with these 3 kids I have found that I need to do what is best for them and deal with right now. As far as college, I hope my kids do go onto college. My daughter will never be able to go fulltime and the way it looks now she will need a supported workplace. We all know our kids, what they can handle and what their triggers are and will do what we think is best.

Sue

Re: re: no homewrk written in IEP

I'm not sure I like the message this conveys. It suggests to the child:"I don't have to do homework like all of the other kids at school because I have a disability".All kids are tired after a long day of school, not just kids with autism spectrum disorders, and most of those kids out there would rather be playing video games and spending time online than doing homework. Yet, they still complete their homework. The whole reason behind special education and special education supports is to help students with disabilities to learn, not to make life super simple and watered down for them. This use of "no homework" on a student's IEP also can sets a rather bad precedent for the case where they go onto later schooling because any kids on the spectrum who wish to go to college (any college) will have to deal with completing homework in college because IDEA and IEPs do not exist at the post-secondary level. College accommodations are governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act. They will usually allow for accommodations that can reasonably provide assistance to the student (ex. extra time on exams, extra notes, books on tape) without altering the nature of the curriculum. You'll be hard pressed to get "no homework" allowed as a possibility in college. But even putting aside college, the reason behind having homework is for students to practice the concepts and skills they're learning in class. Homework is reinforcing for the learning that is going on, and learning is the real point of school. Now don't get me wrong. I do believe that most classes give too much homework these days, and I'm certainly in favor of reduced amounts of homework for students with disabilities. But having "no homework" specified on an IEP is not a healthy path for any student. It is an extreme. I graduated with honors in high school and high honors in my undergraduate study in college. Had I not had any homework at all, there is no way I would have succeeded in the way I did. I think it's find for a student to complete homework in study hall during the day, but I just don't like the idea of no work at all being done outside of class to reinforcing the learning going on. M. on, adult with Asperger's SyndromePh.D. Candidate, Information Sciences & TechnologyThe Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA 16802Pennsylvania Regional Director & Board MemberThe Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (www.autisticselfadvocacy.com)Member, the Spectrum University project (www.spectrumuniversity.com)crystal visneski wrote:> ASd kids shouls not receive homework. Their brain may have a hard > time dealing with it, after they have dealt with school all day. I > would just call the teacher and askif he-she has seen the IEP....> Crystal in MN>> */d corbin <jdcorbin_2000 >/* wrote:>> I am following this discussion and have no issues because my dd> has two study halls daily and does her "homework" there. She> cannot see why the others would rather socialize than get their> work done! LOL ANYWAY< I do not know what EBD is. Can you please> explain? Thank you and God bless! DeeDee>>

[Guest guest]

Speaking as the mom to 4 boys on the spectrum, I would have to say when it comes to the homework issue, it all depends on the child. Some kids can handle homework, while others can't. As for sending the wrong message, some kids would get that, while others would not. As for consequences, some would learn from it, while others wouldn't give a hoot. I am all for not letting kids use their disabilities to get out of something. However, when it comes to homework, that is a different story. My son has little homework. He is in regular classes and has a tutor one period of the day, who helps him complete any homework he may have. My other son has homework everyday and handles it quite well. So as I said, it depends on the child. That's why they call it an Individual Education Plan. As for college. it would depend on the college. I know one parent whose child went to college and the college actually followed the IEP and advice from the High school. So it all depends. I have two boys that would handle things ok and learn from consequences. Then I have two that could care less. One size does not fit all. Every child on the spectrum is different. You have to do what is best for your child, no matter what anyone else says. There is no right or wrong, only what's best for the kid. Just my two cents.

Sharon(moderator)

[Guest guest]

I agree Sharon. We all accept that all of our kids have different strengths and weaknesses re everything else, why can we not understand that this issue is exactly the same. Some can handle it and some cannot and do not care about any consequences of their actions. (or inaction) SSch184188@... wrote: Speaking as the mom to 4 boys on the spectrum, I would have to say when it comes to the homework issue, it all depends on the child. Some kids can handle homework,

while others can't. As for sending the wrong message, some kids would get that, while others would not. As for consequences, some would learn from it, while others wouldn't give a hoot. I am all for not letting kids use their disabilities to get out of something. However, when it comes to homework, that is a different story. My son has little homework. He is in regular classes and has a tutor one period of the day, who helps him complete any homework he may have. My other son has homework everyday and handles it quite well. So as I said, it depends on the child. That's why they call it an Individual Education Plan. As for college. it would depend on the college. I know one parent whose child went to college and the college actually followed the IEP and advice from the High school. So it all depends. I have two boys that would handle things ok and learn from consequences. Then I have two that could care less. One size does not fit all. Every child on the spectrum is

different. You have to do what is best for your child, no matter what anyone else says. There is no right or wrong, only what's best for the kid. Just my two cents. Sharon(moderator)

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I had to respond to this one. My son, , failed miserably

throughout junior and high school due to his inability to

conceptualize the importance of homework, as well as his inability to

organize himself sufficiently to a) write down the assignments

bring home the appropriate material to complete the assignments c)

discipline himself enough to complete the work d) organize himself

enough to bring the work back to the appropriate teacher. This

failure killed his self esteem and results in depression, as well as

suicidality (as some of you may remember). He's now 22 and in a

junior college. Last semester he took 12 credits and passed all with

slighly underly a 3.0 GPA due to forgetting to do (only) 2

assignments. This semester he's taking 15 credits and has totally

shocked me as he comes home from school every day and does work...He

even completed an assignment 2 weeks prior to the due date! Thus,

equating homework with success in college doesn't work. The AS mind

is definitely different, and, if it's a choice between academic

success by demonstrating proficiency and failure because of not doing

homework, I'll choose the former hands down!-- In autism-

aspergers , on <srobertson@...> wrote:

>

> I'm not sure I like the message this conveys. It suggests to the

child:

>

> " I don't have to do homework like all of the other kids at school

> because I have a disability " .

>

> All kids are tired after a long day of school, not just kids with

autism

> spectrum disorders, and most of those kids out there would rather

be

> playing video games and spending time online than doing homework.

Yet,

> they still complete their homework. The whole reason behind special

> education and special education supports is to help students with

> disabilities to learn, not to make life super simple and watered

down

> for them. This use of " no homework " on a student's IEP also can

sets a

> rather bad precedent for the case where they go onto later

schooling

> because any kids on the spectrum who wish to go to college (any

college)

> will have to deal with completing homework in college because IDEA

and

> IEPs do not exist at the post-secondary level. College

accommodations

> are governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act. They will

usually

> allow for accommodations that can reasonably provide assistance to

the

> student (ex. extra time on exams, extra notes, books on tape)

without

> altering the nature of the curriculum. You'll be hard pressed to

get " no

> homework " allowed as a possibility in college. But even putting

aside

> college, the reason behind having homework is for students to

practice

> the concepts and skills they're learning in class. Homework is

> reinforcing for the learning that is going on, and learning is the

real

> point of school. Now don't get me wrong. I do believe that most

classes

> give too much homework these days, and I'm certainly in favor of

reduced

> amounts of homework for students with disabilities. But having " no

> homework " specified on an IEP is not a healthy path for any

student. It

> is an extreme. I graduated with honors in high school and high

honors in

> my undergraduate study in college. Had I not had any homework at

all,

> there is no way I would have succeeded in the way I did. I think

it's

> find for a student to complete homework in study hall during the

day,

> but I just don't like the idea of no work at all being done outside

of

> class to reinforcing the learning going on.

>

> M. on, adult with Asperger's Syndrome

> Ph.D. Candidate, Information Sciences & Technology

> The Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA 16802

>

> Pennsylvania Regional Director & Board Member

> The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (www.autisticselfadvocacy.com)

>

> Member, the Spectrum University project (www.spectrumuniversity.com)

>

> crystal visneski wrote:

> > ASd kids shouls not receive homework. Their brain may have a

hard

> > time dealing with it, after they have dealt with school all day.

I

> > would just call the teacher and askif he-she has seen the IEP....

> > Crystal in MN

> >

> > */d corbin <jdcorbin_2000@...>/* wrote:

> >

> > I am following this discussion and have no issues because my

dd

> > has two study halls daily and does her " homework " there. She

> > cannot see why the others would rather socialize than get

their

> > work done! LOL ANYWAY< I do not know what EBD is. Can you

please

> > explain? Thank you and God bless! DeeDee

> >

> > */Sue <smithspan@...>/* wrote:

> >

> > My 2 kids with mood disorders are no homework.. The one

is in

> > high school and she is in EBD classes so she does not get

> > homework. Everything is hands on. My younger one is in

4th

> > grade and he is also no homework. Last year I had written

in

> > his IEP that they could send it home but not expect it to

be

> > done. This year he does not do any homework. It takes

him 2

> > hours to unwind from school and then all hope is gone.

(It

> > helped that at the school open house his moods were going

and

> > the EBD teacher and his reg teacher got a birds eye view

of

> > what I deal with, they were a bit worried. But during the

> > school day he is a dream child). He does his homework in

> > school in the EBD room. I am very lucky that we moved to

a

> > school district that has programs for my kids and is

willing

> > to work with me. My youngest has a PDD but he is only

4. I

> > would talk to your child's case manager and point out the

no

> > homework as necessary that is written on the IEP. The

> > teachers may not be aware of that info on her/his IEP.

Let

> > them know what you are dealing with and the stress that

it is

> > causing your child. I know in our high school that in

order

> > for my daughter not to have homework she has to take EBD

> > classes, if she takes reg ed classes she would have

homework.

> > That may be worth checking into at your school.

> >

> > I hope this helps

> >

> > Sue

> >

> > * re: no homewrk written

in IEP

> >

> > Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has

had " no

> > homework "

> > written into their child's IEP. My daughter had no

> > homework in 7th

> > and 8th grade, due to some frustrating 2+ hours of

> > homework battles.

> > She is now in high school, and the IEP reads: no

homework, as

> > necessary. She has been given homework every night

since

> > school

> > started, and this weekend has quite alot of science

> > homework. She has

> > trouble doing the work at home..Do any of you have " no

> > homework "

> > written in your child's IEP?? What benefit/negative

result

> > can come

> > of homework?? I really don't see why she should have

to do

> > homework at

> > all.....Any thoughts?? Thanks,

> >

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[Guest guest]

life depended on it. Between the mood disorder and ADHD he is SO hyper. I hate to see what happens when the ADHD meds start making the mood disorder symptoms worse (which happened for my daughter). It takes so much effort for my son to get thru the school day and his meds are starting to wear off by the time he gets>>>

** HI My son is 17, ADHD and Aspergers. He has taken medications for many years and has tried various combinations and different medications on and off over the years. Currently he is taking one that is used for ADHD and one that is an anti-D, no mood stabilizer though.

I was wondering if you have tried a mood stabilizer med for your child? Would that help or has that helped or been suggested to help? I wondered if that might help my son and counter the mood problems that his med for ADHD does seem to make worse sometimes.

Thanks

in IL

[Guest guest]

My son takes Ritalin LA for his ADHD and Risperdahl (sp) for his mood disorder. He also takes Clonidine for sleep, otherwise he'd NEVER sleep. My son can only take the Ritalin based ADHD meds. Straterra did nothing and Adderall turned him into a really angry/mean person. The Risperdahl works great. My daughter is on Abilify and that works great for her, although more depression starting creeping in and so they added Lamictal. She used to take Adderall and for a long time it helped her ADHD symptoms but then started making her mood disorder symptoms worse so no she is no longer taking it. It might be worth checking into.

Sue

Re: no homewrk written in IEP

life depended on it. Between the mood disorder and ADHD he is SO hyper. I hate to see what happens when the ADHD meds start making the mood disorder symptoms worse (which happened for my daughter). It takes so much effort for my son to get thru the school day and his meds are starting to wear off by the time he gets>>>

** HI My son is 17, ADHD and Aspergers. He has taken medications for many years and has tried various combinations and different medications on and off over the years. Currently he is taking one that is used for ADHD and one that is an anti-D, no mood stabilizer though.

I was wondering if you have tried a mood stabilizer med for your child? Would that help or has that helped or been suggested to help? I wondered if that might help my son and counter the mood problems that his med for ADHD does seem to make worse sometimes.

Thanks

in IL

[Guest guest]

Wow, I think I've struck a nerve with this thread!! I am beginning

to see that the homework is not the battle, right now. My daughter

does not know that she has " no homework, as necessary " in her

IEP...My problem is more that the school sends home homework and

expects us, as parents to help her every night..She is in 9th grade

with a study skills class. I encourage her to do the work in

school, and then complete the rest at home..

She missed one day of school, and the school sent home 50

Algebra problems...What were they thinking?? So, I think the " no

homework " issue has to be taken on a case by case basis...Once they

enter high school, I do think that homework needs to be a part of

their life...But let me stress it should not be the parents job to

do it for them or help them in excess. You all have kids on the

spectrum, so you know what I mean. If we are going to expect our

schools to succeed in teaching our kids, then that's what they have

to do...teach...We reinforce the teaching, but if we are doing all

the work at home, what's the difference between that and

homeschooling???

Thanks you all for your insight!!

>

> life depended on it. Between the mood disorder and ADHD he is SO

hyper. I

> hate to see what happens when the ADHD meds start making the mood

disorder

> symptoms worse (which happened for my daughter). It takes so much

effort for my

> son to get thru the school day and his meds are starting to wear

off by the

> time he gets>>>

>

> ** HI My son is 17, ADHD and Aspergers. He has taken medications

for many

> years and has tried various combinations and different medications

on and off

> over the years. Currently he is taking one that is used for ADHD

and one that

> is an anti-D, no mood stabilizer though.

> I was wondering if you have tried a mood stabilizer med for your

child?

> Would that help or has that helped or been suggested to help? I

wondered if that

> might help my son and counter the mood problems that his med for

ADHD does

> seem to make worse sometimes.

> Thanks

> in IL

>

[Guest guest]

EBD is emotional behavior disorder .

in IL