in TX? The only hrs available are during school hrs and the waiting list for after school is too long!
2006-09-25 06:31:28 · 8 answers · asked by monik33 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
ultimately, you are to do what is educationally best for your child. i would personally find out what the school can do to get what every program/therapy/assistance for my child. all school are suppose to provide a free and appropriate education. you know what it all boils down to........ the almighty dollar. schools everywhere makes so much money for every special ed student they house on their campus. since your child is the one bringing in all this money, it would be in your best interest to inquire and find out what they can do. that's what they are there for. make them give back to your child b/c they are definitely making enough money off of him/her.
peace
2006-09-25 07:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by Wonder Woman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if your child has an IEP for these services and the school is not providing them, then you need to file a complaint with the school board and the state.
If you feel your child should have more than he is currently getting or the quality is lacking,contest the current IEP, ask for an updated evaluation (with independent testing services) and go from there.
If your child's Dr. or therapist has recommended the therapies, but your child does not have an IEP at school, initiate the school testing to see if they qualify for them through the school.
If in the end you still decide to use the therapists outside of school, you will need to talk to the school about how this will affect your child's attendance records and/or grades. In either case, be sure to have letters from the referring/recomending physcian detailing why the therapies are needed and a note from the therapists as to why the only availbale sessions are during school hours to insert into your child's school records.
2006-09-25 15:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the school isn't already providing these services, first ask for a child study to see if your child meets the local school requirements for eligibility for ST/OT services. If your child meets the criteria, then the school will be responsible for providing these services.
You need to balance the OT/ST needs of your child against the educational needs of your child. How long per week will your child be out of class? What will he or she be missing while out of class? Be careful about this - while you are looking out for the best interests of your child, if he or she misses too much instructional time then your child could be held back if their academic performance suffers.
Talk to the school special education person and request that a child study be done immediately. Also put it in writing and mail it to the school (that way you are covered in case the school says "We never heard anything about a child study"). If your child has an IEP and OT/ST is in the IEP, then the school HAS to provide it at the school. If they are not providing this for your child, then tell the school that they are in violation of his IEP and need to rectify the situation soon or you will ask for due process.
2006-09-25 21:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by lonely_girl3_98 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why isn't the school providing these services for the student? For speech you need to get the school to review his or her latest speech assessment or to give one. For OT services you will need to get a written prescription from a physician that he needs the services. And the OT needs to be impacting his education. If it is, then the school should provide it.
However, many of my parents want both school provided services and extra, private services. In that case, they went after school.
YOu have to ask yourself if your child is missing vital education at school to attend these therapies. How often are the sessions and when are they?
I would really call for a meeting of your child's IEP team.
2006-09-25 18:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by meridocbrandybuck 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you mean speech and occupational therapy?
If so, does you child have an IEP? If so, the school is REQUIRED by LAW to get this child THOSE SERVICES. If you feel your child needs these services and the school is refusing, contact your state school superintendent. If you are wanting the child to have these services, then by all means pull the child out of class for her/him to recieve what he/she needs. But really, check into the IEP. I would be lost without my son's.
2006-09-25 18:04:04 · answer #5 · answered by Kalighe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are the parent, and you feel that your child will be better served to take him out of class for special needs for his part, then you should do it. You the parent are the one to understand your child's special needs are.
2006-09-25 13:41:29 · answer #6 · answered by NIck N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you could ask the school and find out. If your child needs it how could they tell you no they would be harming the development of your child. You could sue them
2006-09-25 13:39:27 · answer #7 · answered by squirttle_bunny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to call your local school board to get the paperwork and rules. They vary from locale to locale.
2006-09-25 13:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by hawkthree 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋