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Today my son scribbled all over a test page, 2 actually. He says he doesnt know why he did it, that he just did it to do it. He has never done anything like this before so I am a bit concerned. Or should I be, it's a first time thing and could just be his mind wandered, I dont really know. Anyone have any advice or gone thru some of the same things? Thanks DebbieApril Sunderlin <aprilsunderlin26@...> wrote: I am in Arlington. Dallas/Ft. Worth area!! I am

unable to participate in the Houston Walk, but am very interested if there are any in Dallas or Ft. Worth. Thank you for the info!!! AprilDebbie <debsnest6 > wrote: Hi April, The walk is in Houston at Reliant Stadium on Oct 27th. It's 5k. Let me know if u think u can join us and I will send u the link to join the team. We would love to have u!! Where in Texas are u? DebbieApril Sunderlin <aprilsunderlin26 > wrote: hi!! i'm in TX let me know more details and i will let you know!!!!! THanks AprilDebbie

<debsnest6 > wrote: Anyone in Texas?? I am planning a team for the Austism walk in October on the 27th. If anyone's in Texas and wants to join us, let me know. Debcropcrazy2001 <sandryoptonline (DOT) net> wrote: -thank you for your suggestions!Dee-- In , "Roxanna" <madideas@...> wrote:>> I don't think I've ever been to a "pre IEP" meeting. Do you know what you will be discussing specifically at this meeting? For instance, if they want to discuss IF he needs testing to see if he

qualifies for an IEP, that is one kind of pre-IEP meeting I can think of. The other would be that they want to discuss what kinds of testing will need to be done in order to do an MFE and qualify him for the IEP. Your meeting might even have both elements together!> > If you feel they are not convinced he needs one and that they plan to discuss "IF" they will test him or not, I would go to the meeting with a written request to give him a complete educational evaluation. Then in this letter, I would include the reasons why I feel he needs an IEP/qualifies as a child with a disability for services. I would bring data to support my position - copies of work showing his problems, letters and notes from teachers discussing problems, or if you have nothing like that, I would create a list of the problems I see him having and list as many examples as you can think of.> > I think the meeting would

be more like the second meeting - because he has a 504, they have already agreed he is a child with a disability who needs supports in order to function/get an education. For this meeting, I would do the same as the previous paragraph - create a list of all areas where his disability is affecting his performance/ability to get an appropriate education. You will want to ask them to list what tests they plan to do in writing and get a copy. Make sure they cover all areas where he is struggling or likely to struggle. For instance, they might do a basic speech evaluation but you would probably want to request that they include an evaluation on pragmatic language. This is because most kids with AS do not need "regular speech therapy" but do need help with social speech and social skills. Make sure he gets an OT evaluation because in general, kids with AS often need help with fine motor skills/handwriting and sometimes

sensory issues. So when you are discussing what tests/what kinds of tests, you can make sure these items are included or that they have included testing in all areas of suspected disability. > > He should also get evaluated in areas like reading, writing, etc. They will probably do an IQ test and achievement testing. By getting a list of tests they plan to do in writing, you can then look them up online and find out more about them. At least, that is what I do! And if you see later that you have questions about the tests or lack of a test, call them up and discuss it!> > Roxanna> Autism Happens> ( ) what should I bring with me to a pre-iep

meeting?> > > i am trying to get my son an iep. He nows has a 504. I am very nervous > about this meeting and want to be fully prepared.> > Can any one who has gone through this process direct me in what to > expect and what I should bring .> any help and suggestions would be most appreciated.> thank you,> Dee> ~Debbie Ask me about my fav sites~ www.youravon.com/johnhorton www.biggestloserclub.com Green Team Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check.Try the Beta. Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos' Green Center. ~Debbie Ask me about my fav sites~ www.youravon.com/johnhorton www.biggestloserclub.com Green Team Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Take the Internet to Go: Go puts the Internet

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