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Post by aimee30 on Mar 9, 2005 16:44:41 GMT -5
My DD was dx last year as ADHD and because of her biological father refusing, she is not on any meds or anything. I went to the school at the beginning of this school year to discuss this with them and felt that they weren't going to do anything for her because "she isn't receiving treatment". So this school year has been a mess. Homework is awful.
One day last week, I sent a note in to her teacher explaining to her that I was at my wits end. I was tired of spending 3 to 4 hours on one sheet of homework and only getting 9 problems done. I wanted to know what else I could do, that I was fed up. I still haven't received a response. But, yesterday I got a call from the school counselor asking if I would give written permission for them to do an achievement assessment. O.K. sure. So she mails the paperwork today. This paperwork says:
TARGETED INTERVENTION PLAN
PERMISSION FOR SCREENING
As you are aware, the intervention team has been meeting to discuss how to support your daughter at school. As part of this process it is sometimes necessary to gather information through observations, rating scales, or screenings. School staff, such as the speech and language pathologist, child guidance specialist, occupational therapist, and school psychologist are usually involved in gathering the infofmation. We think the following pieces of information would be helpful in determining what assistance might be helpful for your child.
Checked are screening achievement skills (reading, writing, or math) and Screening ability
So, what is the deal. Are they all of a sudden planning on stepping in to help her? Have they just realized there is a problem? I don't understand. Could this be a foretelling of them wanting to hold her back in second grade? I just don't get it. Why wait til the year is almost over to decide to do something?
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Post by Linda on Mar 9, 2005 17:21:29 GMT -5
If they were going to hold her back...you would know by now...but if in doubt ASK  As far as intervening the schools can do it if they feel a student is struggling. I would sign the paperwork..it sounds like they are being thorough. Don't ask me why the schools do what they do when parents are so distraught. You have done all you can do but keep on top of the situation. |
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Post by StrugglingAgain on Mar 9, 2005 20:55:31 GMT -5
My ds has seen no less than a dozen different doctors in his short life, so he's had a dx for a looooong time. Just this year (3rd grade) I insisted the school do their own testing because it's quite different from the psychological testing. He also was tested by a OT, and speech therapist, etc. although I knew he had no problems in those areas. They want to rule out everything...so go ahead. It wasn't until all this testing was done in the school that anyone went out of their way to help him. His IQ is average, but he certainly doesn't learn like everyone else. We struggled for months with loads of homework; him crying and me screaming. I finally said..."Enough"! School can't be he** all day, then come home and home is he**, too. What a terrible way for our children to live. Let them test, then maybe you'll get some help, even if it's not until next school year!
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Post by Linda on Mar 9, 2005 21:42:46 GMT -5
It sounds like a really large staff that will do the testing...they have all their bases covered. It sounds like the same team that tested Paul in first grade.
The best part for me was ....they shared all the information as they went along.
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Post by mothercat on Mar 9, 2005 22:13:12 GMT -5
I dont know why but when ever they have done testing on Jared at the school it was always toward the end of the year..I assumed it was so they could account financially for the aide he would need the following year. I mean red tape and all dont they need to know ahead of time what the childs next years education is going to require moneywise so they can beg or budget money. Thats what I thought the reason for waiting so late was. Maybe they think its early..for the next year. or maybe I have been down in the work shop too long tonight .  |
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Post by tracid on Mar 10, 2005 9:05:04 GMT -5
Alex's school is just now starting the testing process for Dyslexia. I don't know why it takes so long into the school year to get things going....there could be a lot of reasons. I believe at my son's school, it's because it's so small and in the country, and they just don't have the staff that a bigger school system has. At his last school, he was tested and finished by January (for ADD). It could be that you're last note got their attention.
Good luck and I hope it goes smoothly!
Traci
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Post by Linda on Mar 10, 2005 9:29:28 GMT -5
It could be they have a lot of kids that are being tested and I do know there isn't enough staff to go around. The "testers have to go to a lot of different schools besides your own"
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Post by finnmom on Mar 10, 2005 9:41:05 GMT -5
I'd sign it too Aimee I think their just getting the testing done and ove the year they've seen her struggling... It seem's like a good tester's group they have, give them a change, and I agree they might be doing this for the next year too, to get all the money budgeted if she need's some assiastance etc... Good luck |
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Post by savvymom1 on Mar 13, 2005 21:03:29 GMT -5
Hi Aimee. Forgive me for over simplifying--but this sounds like the answer to a prayer.
1. You let the teacher know homework is taking 3-4 hours and your child continues to struggle.
2. You asked what could be done to help the situation.
3. (Granted it would have been good if she told you first) but she arranged to have things thoroughly checked out by the special ed staff. Good for her--taking action!
It may sound a little scary, but the staff members will probably do these tests a little at a time and your child will not be overwhelmed. The teachers, speech therapists, etc. are usually sweet and easy going and the kids don't really even realize they are being "tested".
I have seen this first hand (I am a teacher assistant at an elementary school) and my oldest dd was tested for learning disabilities last year. She actually enjoyed the experience!
I was relieved to find out what the problems were and what we could rule out. And the staff immediately told me the steps they would take to make life easier for my dd (and me). I will be forever grateful they finally listened to me and tested my child. She has asperger's syndrome, ADD and learning disablilities.
Now we know, and she is getting the help she needs. And best of all, I am not pulling my hair out everynight over homework.
Hope all works out well for you! I bet it will!
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Post by Amsmom on Mar 13, 2005 21:34:05 GMT -5
hi aimee  so glad to see you here, i have missed you  it sounds like an excellent opportunity for your dd to get the help she needs and it's free!!! i think you will be very happy with the results. good luck honey. you deserve all good things. |
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Post by Linda on Mar 14, 2005 9:06:53 GMT -5
Any decisions yet aimee? |
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Post by AnneM on Mar 14, 2005 14:12:53 GMT -5
Aimee ... I am chiming in a little late here ... but this sounds like GOOD NEWS to me !! Please let us know how it goes/went... |
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Post by Linda on Mar 14, 2005 16:40:37 GMT -5
Oh aimeee...hellooooooo ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Kaiti on Mar 14, 2005 21:44:46 GMT -5
Hey Aimee, I agree, the testing is free and by more than one person, I'd go for it. They have himmmhawdddd around with Mikey this year and told me because I don't med him he'll have to deal with it in the later grades... Don't let that scare you off though, I stand my groudn and knwo that as a mother I want THIS..THIS is what my kid will get...if he doesn't get it from the school, he'll get it from me. Good luck, let us know how it goes :-XMiss ya |
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Post by aimee30 on Mar 15, 2005 14:13:11 GMT -5
Hi all! Have missed you all too....I'm still working on myself I signed the paperwork and sent it in the next day, of course I knew I was going to sign it, I was just curious as to what this all means... I called my aunt, who works for the child care council here, and asked her about it all. She said basically the same things that you all have said here. She also told me they had 45 days to do their testing, observations, etc. and to get back with me. So for now we are just waiting on them.... I will let you all know what happens... Keep your fingers crossed for us! |
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