ESD

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Hi folks... had a question I thought I would throw out... I know it may

differ from state to state, even county to county.

I am wondering what if any requirements there are for Early Childhood

Special Ed to provide regular updates? I am getting the annual IFSP

but haven't received any other written progress of individual sessions

or classroom sessions for at least 6-8 months. I am frustrated at the

lack of communication and follow through from my local ESD. Love the

therapists, but otherwise frustrated. I saw more breakthrough with my

son in one private session with a speech therapist than I saw in a year

with ESD. I realize that 1:1 is always the best but am frustrated as I

feel I have asked for speech/language before and been shot down.

Ooops, guess I needed to vent a little and not just ask a question!!

We also have been asking for a PECS book for AWHILE!!! I sent pictures

of all important family members almost two months ago now and haven't

seen the book! They sent home a placemat for mealtimes and we have

seen huge progress in communicating at mealtimes. Can only imagine

what will happen when we finally get the whole system!!!

Amy in Oregon

Mom to Connor (3 years DS and assessing for ASD) and Brenna (10 months)