how do i get my childs school to reassess him they dont listen?

Question

a paediatrician has seen my 7yr old boy she said she was referring him to an adhd specialist back in july but i havent heard anything yet. i have bin asking school for as long as i can remember to have him reassessed they say it was quicker to ask my gp so i did an im still waiting. how can i get him reassessed. before its too late. im so tired just feel there pushing him to a special school so they dont have to deal with him. help!!!

Answer 1

Call your ped and tell them you need the referall in ASAP to get the school in gear.

Talk to your son's teacher. If there have been any reoccuring problems stemming from the percieved ADHD problems, then you have the right to call the school and ask for a meeting to discuss having your child assesed. Do not let them put you off. When they say easier...they mean cheaper. AND what many parents don't realize that even with a diagnosis from the Dr., your child will still need to be assessed by the school to see if his or her disabilities qualify for an IEP. A diagnosis is not a garuantee of services!

Secondly, if they are pushing him to a special school, then he has to have an IEP and you have to agree to the move. They can't place him otherwise. If your son does have an IEP, you may formally challange it and request the school repeat the testing with an independent (not employed by the school system, but the testing will be paid for by them) tester. Once you make the request, they have a limited amount of time to comply. Ask the school for a copy of your parent and student rights under the IEP, read it, highlight anything you think applies and, if you are confused, contact a local parent support group to have someone attend the meetings with you. You have the right to bring in anyone you like to any meeting concerning and IEP and placement...your ped, a parent liason or advocate, a translator if needed..anyone.

I have worked with many parents who have faced similar situations. I have been that parent as well. The best thing to do is educate yourself on the federal and state special ed laws. Then start asking and don't just give in. It is a hard thing to do...schools will try to drag things out as long as they possibly can and frequently "accidently" blow deadlines for testing and placement. Have the number to your special ed laison in your child's school, as well as the district and state special ed compliance office. Never sign anything you don't understand or don't agree with. Be persistent, be aggressive, but stay calm. And remind them that they, the school, are bound by federal law to provide the best education in the least restrictive enviroment.

Answer 2

If you're asking your school to reassess your son to determine if he has ADHD or not, then you're asking the wrong people. The school psychologist and teachers can't diagnose ADHD. There are several reasons why a school may choose not to open a reevaluation. Here are a couple:
1) They are waiting for a medical statement from the doctor indicating whether or not your child as ADHD.
2) They may have recently evaluated your child and nothing has changed enough to warrant another evaluation.
Ask for a copy of your procedural safeguards. You can get this from the school psychologist, the special ed teacher or the special ed department of the school district. The procedural safeguards explain your rights as a parent of a child in special education.

Answer 3

I'm assuming that you are in the U.S.? If not, this probably won't help you at all. Give the school a written request for testing, detailing all reasons--social, suffering academically, emotional, physical, transitioning. Be as specific and non-emotional as possible, which is really hard to do sometimes. BY LAW (federal), the schools have 30 days from the time the recieve this notice to fully test and assess your child. If they are unable, they must pay to have the appropriate assessment done privately. If the school tries to blow it off: go directly to superintendent and school board; notify them of your decision to hire and EDUCATIONAL LAWYER to pursue your child's federally protected rights. I had to do this twice, in two states. The admins couldn't jump fast enough to make sure my child was accessed (very next day). Legal action is expensive and time consuming for the district. It also does not look good publicly. A nice letter to the editor can be helpful in speeding things along a bit.

Good luck and stand strong.

Answer 4

As a parent of a school age child, you have many rights. The school in which your child attends, must follow through with your request for reassessment. You will be provided the service at no charge. Call the school and schedule a meeting with the principal, teacher and the special education assessment staff. If you get no scheduled date for this meeting, call PACER. This program advocates for students and parents to assure their needs are being met. If you get a scheduled meeting date and time, set it up so PACER attends this meeting with you. Telling the school that PACER will be joining you at the meeting will scare the heck out of them for starters. They will be aware of a VALID professional attending the meeting and they are then forced to follow through with any requests asked by you and/or the PACER advocate. When I say the school is forced to assist your child's needs, I mean the school will be monitored by PACER for action and results. PACER is a strong advocate that will guarantee results.

Answer 5

Request an emergency I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) At the meeting request a full work up Occupational therapy neruo-psych etc. Also call you re health insurer and find a good child psychologist. If it is determined he has some issues interfering with his learning don't be afraid to explore the possibility of "special schools" just make sure you find one you're comfortable with and works closely with the family. Specialized schools can work wonders with challenging children

Answer 6

As a parent of a child with special needs, you have the right to have him assessed whenever you want to. Request a copy of your procedural safeguards from the school. It should say that in it. If it does, then the school is in violation of your due process rights. You can take this as far as the school district if you aren't getting what you need for your child. Don't let them bully you. Know your rights!!! Good luck!!

Answer 7

Phone back the Paed and insist on an appointment. If your child has special needs, it needs to be addressed quicky as his education is suffering as a result of not getting the relevant support! The schhol need to be told too. Make an appointment with the head and state your case firmly but calmly. "My childs education is suffering as a result of these delays and I want something concrete to happen in the next two weeks". "How can we work together to resolve this?" Don't be fobbed off and don't leave until you get an answer.

Answer 8

You have the absolute right to get your son reassessed. Call the doctor again and if he/she does not respond get an independent evaluation done on your son by another doctor. The school does not have a choice on this. It is your right for a re-assessment.

Answer 9

GO to the School/your Doctor -- and STAY THERE and INSIST the Appointment be MADE that day -- right now -- and WRITE that appointment down. This is the ONLY Way to get the appointment made for reassessment/evaluation for any learning disability.

Answer 10

i know what you mean. when i was assesed for adhd it took a while, it was the schools assment that took AGES. once this is finaly done you will get a letter or a meeting for the results, mine came back that i had severe adhd and dislexia. it is the waiting that takes time. but once you have the conformation then it will be quite quick. good luck, dont give up x