If you are going to get an aide for your eloping autistic child, make sure it is one who is trained in your child’s issues. And, one who can not just verbally prompt him, but offer the teaching repetition that the child needs to manage the skill deficiencies. Sample Elopement IEP Go...
“Math continues to be a challenge for my child, particularly with word problems. I would like to see goals that focus on improving these skills, with clear benchmarks for progress.” Behavioral/Social Concerns: “My child has difficulty managing frustration, which sometimes leads to outbursts...
Write down your goals for your child before the IEP. Identify where your child stands, what goals you would like to see your child meet academically and socially, and what you want out of the IEP meeting. Identify short-term and long-term goals. Do not assume the meeting is adversarial....
We just had our first IEP meeting for our autistic son, and I have a question: is the principal required to be involved? We do NOT get along, and I would feel better if she were not directly involved (i.e. having to meet with her). She has an entitled attitude that is not helpfu...
Yet, many parents engage in the IEP process without having tangible educational goals, let alone a plan to accomplish these goals. Without a plan, the IEP, school staff, and parents will flounder. Let me share an example. Our goal for Amanda is to teach her to function as an autistic pe...
Kelly@kellmee, mother of 2 Autistic sons For my oldest, in the beginning, I was pretty naive about how the whole IEP process worked. I had a non-verbal child, so I just went with everything they said. Nothing was explained to me. They went over their report, gave me his goals, pu...
Math Calculation IEP Goals Measurable IEP Goals for Math IEP Math Goals And, when parents ask me for assistance, they’ll ask for things like a 6th grade math IEP goal, even though their child is not performing at the level of 6th grade math content. IEP Goals for Math What one kinder...
Yes, autistic students may exhibit “inappropriate behavior under normal circumstances.” They may have an “inability to build relationships” but that likely is due to autism, not an emotional disturbance. If you disagree with the school’s determination, go with your gut and keep advocating!
It explainsDiscipline and Suspension procedures for kids with IEPs. Unfortunately, another really common topic. And, another topic explained in Procedural Safeguards. There’s a good 5-10 pages devoted to it. Take a look in your copy, particularly if your child is being suspended. ...