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Autism: WHEN TO TRANSITION A STUDENT WITH ASD TO A SELF-CONTAINED CLASS?

Posted on 12/10/2018 by Community — 2 Comments ↓

Nancy:  I know a student with ASD and ID who is in elementary school and has been participating in part-time special education and inclusionary settings throughout his schooling. He requires Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged A | 2 Comments ↓

Discipline: ZERO FOR TALKING DURING A TEST

Posted on 12/10/2018 by Community — 5 Comments ↓

Dave:  I have a student that has been warned during every test, as the class has, and if talking takes place…a zero will be given. PSAT, SAT and State Examinations Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged D | 5 Comments ↓

Autism: CHILD PERFORMING POORLY, NEED HELP FROM SCHOOL

Posted on 12/10/2018 by Community — 2 Comments ↓

Kathy:  We have a 13 yr old son with hfa. He is in 7th grade and performing poorly because he needs almost constant redirection. He also doesn’t seem to have Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged A | 2 Comments ↓

Occupational Therapy (OT): REDUCTION IN SERVICES, THERAPIST TAKES DISAGREEMENT PERSONALLY

Posted on 12/10/2018 by Community — 2 Comments ↓

Joanie:  It truly appeared that the therapist & student assistant were taking my objection to a reduction in services personally. It was as if they were upset that I even Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged O | 2 Comments ↓

Paraprofessionals: PARA IN CHARGE OF STUDENTS ALONE

Posted on 12/10/2018 by Community — 14 Comments ↓

Marcella:  Is my paraprofessional allowed to be alone with my RSP middle school students during library time (in the library with a librarian) without me present in order for my Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged P | 14 Comments ↓

Consent: CAN A SCHOOL CONTACT A DOCTOR WITHOUT PARENT CONSENT?

Posted on 11/30/2018 by Community — 2 Comments ↓

Sara: Can a school contact a doctor on homebound services without parental consent?

Posted in Question | Tagged C | 2 Comments ↓

Suspensions: ADHD AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEM

Posted on 11/30/2018 by Community — 4 Comments ↓

Rita:  My son is a 11 yrs old he have ADHD and behavior problem he is on IEP but the school keeps suspending him. every week the school sends him Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged S | 4 Comments ↓

Due Process: DUE PROCESS TIMELINE

Posted on 11/23/2018 by Community — 2 Comments ↓

Cheri:  I live in MI. How long after an IEP do I have to file due process and receive a “stay put”?

Posted in Question | Tagged D | 2 Comments ↓

Re-Evaluations: NEED RE-EVAL FOR ASD IEP?

Posted on 11/15/2018 by Community — 4 Comments ↓

Sarah:  Is it required by law that the school re evaluate my children who have been diagnosed with autism in order for them to receive an autism based IEP in Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged R | 4 Comments ↓

Eligibility: CAN BY SON GET AN IEP FOR IBS-D?

Posted on 11/06/2018 by Community — 2 Comments ↓

Valerie: Can my son get an IEP for IBS-D (Irritable Bowel Syndrome – with Diarhhea)?

Posted in Question | Tagged E | 2 Comments ↓

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