[Jane Parker]

IEP question: I have been told that no changes can be made to my son's IEP in terms of long term goals. I wish to have the wording changed and a few of the objectives moved to a different goal area where they will fit better. I have been told "no". I was under the impression that IEP were "living documents" and parents were always welcome to be involved / have input. This is not what is happening with my child's IEP. I will not be signing the document until I am clear what rights I have. Any advice would be appreciated!
janeparker1@live.ca

[Jane Parker]

I am wondering if anyone knows the expected dates to hold IEP meetings each year, when should signatures be done, and when should parents receive a copy of their child's IEP. It is now mid November and we are still waiting for an updated version of our child's IEP to sign for this school year. We had the IEP meeting a month ago!

Please share your expertise!
janeparker1@live.ca

[Jane Parker]

I am wondering if someone can help me out with a few questions about my child's school environment:
Is it normal for a child to be excluded from their classroom for most of the day – to do most of their lessons in the resource room? My child also has ADHD and apparently, this is too much to handle in addition to ASD.

Also, is it normal for a child to be excluded from school-wide evening events such as Open House and Christmas concerts (i.e. not welcome to attend)?

Finally, is it normal for a child to be excluded from extra-curricular events such as sporting events that occur for all other same-age students?

Does anyone have any suggestions how to fight this battle that seems to be the absolute opposite of inclusion?! I find it astounding to be dealing with these kinds of issues – it's 2011 after all!!

Jane Parker
janeparker@live.ca

[Jane Parker]

I am wondering if someone can help me out with a few questions about my child's school environment:
Is it normal for a child to be excluded from their classroom for most of the day – to do most of their lessons in the resource room? My child also has ADHD and apparently, this is too much to handle in addition to ASD.

Also, is it normal for a child to be excluded from school-wide evening events such as Open House and Christmas concerts (i.e. not welcome to attend)?

Finally, is it normal for a child to be excluded from extra-curricular events such as sporting events that occur for all other same-age students?

Does anyone have any suggestions how to fight this battle that seems to be the absolute opposite of inclusion?! I find it astounding to be dealing with these kinds of issues – it's 2011 after all!!

[Jane Parker]

Thank you to all of you who responded to my last post. It was an overwhelming response with the same theme: ABA is the most effective method of programming for our children on the spectrum, regardless of their level of functioning. I really appreciate the time everyone took to write out their suggestions, opinions, and stories. As you can imagine, I was really shocked to be told that ABA was an unnecessary tool to use with my high-functioning child. No other methods were offered an alternatives – no surprise there! I look forward to reading some of the materials suggested and will bring them along to our next school meeting if necessary!

Jane Parker

[Jane Parker]

Looking for some advice… I have recently been told that ABA is not really suitable for higher functioning children – is this true? I was under the impression that it is the most effective method for children on the spectrum.

Thanks!
Jane Parker
janeparker1@live.ca

[Jane Parker]

Our family is most likely moving to the Port Coquitlam area and would like any feedback regarding supportive schools. We are looking for a school which uses ABA methods. We would like to find a school which uses positive behavioural supports, visuals and a team willing to accept input from us as parents. So far, we are having a hard time with our son at his current school and need a change. It is going to be very hard to move him, and yet it has become necessary. My son has high-functioning autism. Any advice, information would be appreciated.
janeparker1@live.ca

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