They would only let him go 3 days a week and then they wouldn't even let him try to stay for nap time. He is the same age as all of the other children. And he has an Aid that is just for him. Is this discrimination?
2006-09-05 05:13:42 · 8 answers · asked by leahb1979 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
He is doing really well with the class his teacher said he is doing better than she expected. It is the headstart headquarters that is giving me a hard time. I asked for 5 days a week and the only gave me 3 and then the filled the other 2 days with another child (normal) My child behaves well. He is not mean, doesn't hit or anything like that he is very sweet. Just gets overstimulated quickly and has to hide a lot.
2006-09-05 05:27:38 · update #1
I wanted 5 days they said he could only have 3, the teacher didn't even understand why. They said he couldn't stay for nap time because the other children were not used to it yet and maybe after the teacher got them settled then we could start him on it. But wouldn't it have been easier seeing that he has a personal aid to do it when all the other children are having trouble. It is almost if they are setting him up to fail. When I said trouble I mean I am having trouble my son is doing great with head start. We have an IEP. Also they didn't even try to get an Aid they had 4+ months to get one and I found out on the first day of school that they didn't have one. I went out and interviewed people myself and found an aid for my son. And then had to fight with them to hurry up, they want to take 2 weeks to set up a time for an interview. But I pitched a fit and got one within 2 days. These are the problems I have been having
2006-09-05 05:35:06 · update #2
I am wondering a few things......why only 3 days?
Before you determine discrimination you may need to clarify why only 3 days, why no nap time, have there been changes made to his schedule that do not coincide with the time frame of the program? Are there limitations within Head Start that does not accomodate autistic children? What city are you in? Are the changes made specific to him and how were they decided? Does he have an IEP? How did he get the 1:1 aide? You mention 'trouble'.....what do you mean?
2006-09-05 05:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by MHC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your child is placed in Headstart as an inclusion program for him (least restrictive environment as required by law). However, if he is not successful in this program, then meet with the IEP team to determine if your child would have his needs met better by teachers in a varying exceptionalities class or some other program that has teachers who are trained in special education and who will know how to deal with his behaviors appropriately.
While many headstart teachers are very good teachers, many are not trained in dealing with the behaviors and sensory integration issues that affect children in the autistic spectrum. It is a difficult job and you want someone who is up on their training. I work in the public school system and have extensive training with interventions to help children with ASD. If your child will have more success in a special education class, that may be the better placement for him. You want to give him the best chance for success now, so he can learn the social skills he will need for success in Kindergarten. The goal is to get him to where he will be successful in Kdg. with some accommodations as determined necessary by the IEP team (of which you are a part). Your child is entitled to 5 days, nap time included. He is also entitled to a teacher who knows how to help him. Just a suggestion- check out your options. Best wishes.
2006-09-05 18:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by cindy1323 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HEad start is not run by the public education system. Do not contact the public school board.
Contact your state headquarters of head start. There are a lot of things wrong here.
My mother works for headstart headquarters for 15 years now. I'll ask her and be back.
How did your child get an IEP? Through headstart?
Anyway, you need to write and ask for an IEP meeting to have all your concerns written into the IEP plan (want your child to go for 5 days, etc)
and if these things are put into an IEP plan, it will then be federal LAW and it won't matter what anyone at headstart says, they will HAVE to follow what's on the IEP plan.
Also, go to www.schwablearning.org and sign up for free to post your questions on their 'parent to parent' message board.
You will get lots of help there.
2006-09-05 14:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by jdeekdee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course Mother..
Autism children need their own
security blanket which does
not cover public education
with regular kids.
Having worked with these special
students, their learning and behavior
patterns are much more different/difficult
than that of regular children. Big difference!
You ,as a mother, should know that your little
angel needs more attention than others
his own age group.
Don't get blinded by the fact, that your son
is not as capable of learning in the same pace
as other children his age.
Don't pity the child, don't pity yourself..
Just face it...Find a good school
for your child by talking to public school
officials in the Special Education Department
in your town.
2006-09-05 20:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by just me here 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is TOTAL discrimination!!! I work with kids with Autism and have witnessed this before,it's pure lazieness on the schools part. Get the paper,radio,Tv involved if it keeps going on. First I would contact the Principal of student services and inquire about this issue,if that doesn't go anywhere go to the Director of education. I am appauled at this as your child does have an Aid for him!! Good Luck and you are a great Mother for advocating for your child!!!
2006-09-05 22:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by nobody's hero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is way off subject but my 19 month old nephew is autisitic and I'm having trouble understanding what autism is. I will set up a question for this but as a mother of an autistic child, I was wondering if you could answer for me.
2006-09-06 19:08:13 · answer #6 · answered by Miss.Hilton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the principal. If necessary, contact the Bd. of Ed. What reasons did they give? If he is disruptive, he may be better off in a program for autistic children.
2006-09-05 12:20:09 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Head start should provide every thing that's what head start is about does he go to special class also? they should help
2006-09-06 18:03:40 · answer #8 · answered by buffywalnuts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋