extremely slow and i think he could be mildly retarded...what should i do?
2006-12-07 13:15:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
If the child has an IEP (Individual Education Plan), then the school will have him diagnosed with something. If the diagnosis is not on his IEP, ask the teachers to find out and tell you. If you feel that what they tell you is inadequate, then you have certain rights in regards to having him re-evaluated. The school should give you some type of paperwork or explanation as to your rights as his guardian to guarantee him the best possible education. If they haven't, ask for it.That IEP tells them what and how to teach the child, and as his guardian you have a lot of say in what goes on it. It is your job to be an advocate for him, and get him what he needs. If you don't understand something, don't leave until they explain it to you. The teachers may also be able to tell you some things you can do at home with him to help him learn more.
The most important thing is to find out his diagnosis, research it, and if you disagree, ask that he be re-evaluated. If the school says no, you have the right to have it done privately and the school district pays for it. If you ask for a meeting to discuss his IEP or diagnosis they have a limited time period to comply. Also, if he moved to a new school when he came to you, they should have an IEP meeting to review his current IEP within a limited time frame of him enrolling at the new school.
Some legislation you might want to familiarize yourself with is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA). It concerns public education of students with disabilities, and will also cover all your rights as his guardian.
The most important thing for the child is to have someone who cares enough to ask how to help him, and it looks like he already has that in you. Good luck with him.
2006-12-07 13:32:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Research for a private professional and have him fully evaluated. The school testing is limited and they also think about there buget when they are recommending tests they think that he needs. If he is on State Medical, then he can get a better evaluation. Been there myself with my oldest son, now 23 years old. I found out after having him retested after the schools IEP didn't seem to help him learn, but rather gave them an excuse as to why he wasn't learning anything. IEP's can get complicated.
The evaluator can give there recommendations, then you can meet with the school after you have research the resouces available.
2006-12-07 21:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lf If he is in an IEP class, I assume he has an IEP? Have you been able to read his IEP and any diagnoses and/or modifications he may have? This my help explain him a little more. You could also speak to his IEP Teacher and bring up your concerns, this in turn may make her feel comfortable to bring up any she may have.
2006-12-07 21:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have the school re-evaluate him/her and take him to the doctor to get a profesional opinion
2006-12-07 21:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by pitas4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋