Getting needed ST from the school system

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Hello, I have a 2 1/2 year old with speech apraxia (our SLP feels it is

moderate to severe). We have just started the process to transition

into the school system. I am trying to get all the information I can

ahead of time to be prepared to fight for the ST that he needs to get.

Everything I have read is that kids with apraxia need 1:1 ST 2-

3x/week. I doubt the school system will go with this. My question is,

what do I need to bring to the meeting? and what to do if I am not

happy with what they offer? I know not to sign the IEP. Do I bring

some of the books that I have about apraxia which have the recommened

ST? Our Early Intervention SLP is great and will stand by us for what

he needs. I am also going to have an independent evaluation done

before the meeting. If I have documentation (books) and 2 evaluations

can the school still deny him? What would be my next step? a third

evaluation? I know it is going to be a fight and I am just trying to

get prepared.

I would appreciate any input from those of you who have gone through

this.

Thanks,