Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 In a message dated 2/3/02 1:03:32 AM Pacific Standard Time, writes: > i had te same problem with Tara I got a lawyer. Once the lawyer called the > district all of a sudden everyone was so attentive. Tara wil be in a class > > of six students with an aide with her all day. I will try to find out more > > info for u. Where do u live? > > Wow.....a lawyer? Gee, what would a lawyer prove,except for scaring the sh** out of the school district...hehe! Did you have to pay attorney expenses or did the school pick up the tab if you won? I have documentation that s' gone downhill and that they are having to use the Rifton chair to control him. And they say a one on one aide would cause regression because of the high employee turnover and the fact that would know he was " different " if he got all that attention from one aide???? I can't wait for his ARD meeting end of this month! We're in Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 In a message dated 2/3/02 1:03:32 AM Pacific Standard Time, writes: > I'm not sure if I am correctly understanding the testing but can you ask for > > an independent evaluation if you disagree with the school district. I would > > not be happy with any school district telling me that they do not provide a > > 1-1 aide. If needs this to succeed with his IEP insist and find > yourself > a lawyer or ask for mediation. A school district has to look at each child > independently and not make their own rules. They are violating IDEA. If you > > don't persue the system and take a stance things will never change. I would > > be a wild women!! > Sounds as though they are being biased in only using " their people " , eh? Nowhere in the whole HEB school district do I know of anyone receiving one on one and I've spoken to a lot of people! I don't have the money to get a lawyer though.....what I'd like to do is bring the documentation that 's not progressing and see if they would agree to funding of a private school (keep dreaming, right?). Well, in every parents' rights brochure they give me at each meeting, they say if the public school system doesn't meet the child's needs, it it their responsibility to provide for alternative private education. We'll see...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 In a message dated 2/3/02 1:25:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, joan@... writes: > . > > Second, a private placement may be a long way away from home. > > Indeed. At least here in Philly, almost all private schools are really far from the city, which is where we live. Maddie goes to a private school and it was a tough decision for us. The fact that I fell in love with the place sure helped us to go along with it, but the truth is one of the deciding factors was that Duff's office is 10 minutes from there. I honestly don't know if I'd have made the same choice if he didn't. , I agree with everything Joan said. I would be a crazy person if they strapped Maddie to a rifton. How can they expect to build trust and teach when they do that?! It's not right. There IS a better way. Let us know what happens. This is so hard, I know. Hang in there!! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 Actualy the attorney was free there was a grant that was given to a firm to use for children with disabilities and a advocate told me about them. I have an aunt who is a special education teacher in San I call her and qsk her for some info if u like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 In a message dated 2/3/02 11:02:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ltb3105@... writes: > I have documentation that s' gone downhill and that they are having to > use the Rifton chair to control him What is a rifton chair? Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 Gee! , Sorry to hear things still have not changed with the HEB school district since attended, even back then none was provided on a 1:1 aide. even attended also with the Keller School district, no telling if things are the same there too. That was 6 yrs. ago. Crossing my fingers for . Take care. Irma, 13,DS/ASD > In a message dated 2/3/02 1:03:32 AM Pacific Standard Time, > @y... writes: > > > > I'm not sure if I am correctly understanding the testing but can you ask for > > > > an independent evaluation if you disagree with the school district. I would > > > > not be happy with any school district telling me that they do not provide a > > > > 1-1 aide. If needs this to succeed with his IEP insist and find > > yourself > > a lawyer or ask for mediation. A school district has to look at each child > > independently and not make their own rules. They are violating IDEA. If you > > > > don't persue the system and take a stance things will never change. I would > > > > be a wild women!! > > > > Sounds as though they are being biased in only using " their people " , eh? > Nowhere in the whole HEB school district do I know of anyone receiving one on > one and I've spoken to a lot of people! I don't have the money to get a > lawyer though.....what I'd like to do is bring the documentation that 's > not progressing and see if they would agree to funding of a private school > (keep dreaming, right?). Well, in every parents' rights brochure they give > me at each meeting, they say if the public school system doesn't meet the > child's needs, it it their responsibility to provide for alternative private > education. > > We'll see...... > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 At 11:05 AM 2/3/2002 EST, you wrote: Well, in every parents' rights brochure they give >me at each meeting, they say if the public school system doesn't meet the >child's needs, it it their responsibility to provide for alternative private >education. Be careful with this one, . First of all, they will argue they are only required to provide an " appropriate " education. So first you must point out what supplementary aids and services aren't being used in a positive way before they exhaust the idea of 'appropriate. " " Appropriate " usually does not come close to " effective " when you're doing battle. Second, a private placement may be a long way away from home. I know you've seen a number of professionals outside of the school district. Have any of them put in their evaluation some sorty of educational recommendation? Any of them said autism pdd or whatever outright? If you request an independent evaluation do you know who you want to do that? They won't pay for out of state ones for this purpose, I'm pretty sure. Has anyone done a Functional Behavior Assessment? I think you'd be wise to make them stop restraining or " controlling " him in his Rifton chair immediately. Battles beget battles with kids. If it were me, I'd be looking for a very child=oriented, solution focused person who can do observatiobns, a functional behavioral assessment, and create a behavior plan that directs the adults how to work positively with . It makes a world of difference when folks are focused on *teaching* how to react rather than *punishing* him for what he doesn't know how to handle. Have you found an advocate to take with you to these meetings? It's a good idea. See if you can find one who is very child-centered. The politics, labels, and other junk aren't important-- is. If folks are focused on what is telling folks he needs through his behavior they will end up with an effective plan regardless of labels. The label on paper does not effect 's behavior--but approrpriate, effective services do. And his response to " educational " strategies **should** drive the design of those services. Good luck. Sounds like a tough time. j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 http://www.pediatricphysicaltherapy.com/prodetails/pos_chairs.html http://www.rifton.com/rifton/riftonchair.htm Re: Digest Number 1360 In a message dated 2/3/02 11:02:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ltb3105@... writes: > I have documentation that s' gone downhill and that they are having to > use the Rifton chair to control him What is a rifton chair? Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 In a message dated 2/3/2002 11:02:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ltb3105@... writes: > I have documentation that s' gone downhill and that they are having to > use the Rifton chair to control him. And they say a one on one aide would > cause regression because of the high employee turnover and the fact that > > would know he was " different " if he got all that attention from one aide???? > Hi , What a bunch of petuwee! You need to fight for what is best for . If you need to hire a lawyer then do it. Yes, if you win the school district must pay the legal fees. I would use an attorney as the last ditch effort. I have no idea what a Rifton chair is but I already don't like the sounds of it. Charlyne Mom to Zeb 9 DS/OCD ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2002 Report Share Posted February 3, 2002 In a message dated 2/3/2002 11:07:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ltb3105@... writes: > Sounds as though they are being biased in only using " their people " , eh? > Nowhere in the whole HEB school district do I know of anyone receiving one > on > one and I've spoken to a lot of people! I don't have the money to get a > lawyer though.....what I'd like to do is bring the documentation that > 's > not progressing and see if they would agree to funding of a private school > (keep dreaming, right?). Well, in every parents' rights brochure they give > me at each meeting, they say if the public school system doesn't meet the > child's needs, it it their responsibility to provide for alternative > private > education. Hi , Okay, you can do this too but you'd better have all the documentation and do your homework. I am sure that has benchmarks and measurable goals start there.I t doesn't matter if the other kids don't have a 1-1 you are concerned only with your childs needs, focus on that. You will need to build a case. If you feel that a private school would be better and the district is failing to educate him do what you need to do. Consulting with a special ed lawyer is free usually and they will tell you up front if you have a case. It doesn't hurt to check it out. Good Luck Charlyne Mom to Zeb 9 DS/OCD ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 In a message dated 1/12/04 6:06:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, writes: > Subject: Re: Digest Number 1359 > > MJH, > > Thank you, I'll have to try it! > > Grace > Grace It is really easy to do and something you can involve your child in, too. MJH " The Basil Book " http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 In a message dated 1/12/04 6:06:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, writes: > Subject: Carb Blockers?? > > Anyone think or know that Carb blockers would be helpful or dangerous to use > on our children in connection with an Atkins style diet ? > > M > M Why use a carb blocker when you can do the same via monitoring the diet? Less is sometimes more.... MJH " The Basil Book " http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 MJH, You're right, great idea! Grace On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:55:43 EST foxhillers@... writes: > In a message dated 1/12/04 6:06:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, > writes: > > > Subject: Re: Digest Number 1359 > > > > MJH, > > > > Thank you, I'll have to try it! > > > > Grace > > > > Grace > It is really easy to do and something you can involve your child > in, too. > > MJH > " The Basil Book " > http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 Joanne This is great that LDN has helped. I also was able to get my balance (I could not walk across the street) and energy. It blew me away the miraculous affect on me. I have been on LDN for over a year and now the doc wont give it to me because of ignorance and the MS society. It takes a few days without it to begin getting tired and heavy in my feet. Also out the numblnes comes back. It has been several days now and scary. I can't get a doc to perscribe this and I am desperate near Seattle..sgo jis --- low dose naltrexone wrote: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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