Post by Sherri on Jul 18, 2004 16:35:31 GMT -5
Hey gf~A,
First of all I love it when you're being so called "pissy" ;D cause it's that sassy side that I love about you the most......well that & being so darn honest about everything & being able to share with us here at Uno. So here's a big for just being you sweetie!!
Second of all, I can say that I have no clue how hard things have been for you having to deal with Russell's duel dx & trying to get help for Regan too. But I'd like to say hang in there & don't give up!!! If you feel like the pecs system isn't working for Russell then share with the IEP team & tell them you feel it's time to move on to something else.
I do believe (Debi~Gabe's mom can correct me if I'm wrong) if you're denied Assistive Technology with Augemtative devices the school district might possibly have to write up a Prior Written Notice as to why Russell is being denied.
I'd also like to suggest that you get in touch with your State Department of Education & ask for a copy of your states Policies & Procedures Manual. (Here in OK, I got mine for free.)
I also wanted to share some links with you gf, that I hope will be helpful in getting Russell & possibly Regan what they deserve to have a wonderful school year.
Parent's Role in Assistive Technology Considerations
www.cise.missouri.edu/publications/prol0402.pdf
Parent's Role in Behavior Interventions
www.cise.missouri.edu/publications/prolbehv.html
State Plan for Special Education 2004
www.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/stateplan/FY2004/2004version.html
(Check under General Provisions & it gives the state's definition for Assistive Techonology.)
Special Education Publications
www.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/Publications/index.html
Division of Special Education
www.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/
I wish you all the best sweetie!! And if you need anything, let me know & I'll try my best to help you out.
((Hugs)) for all
Sherri
First of all I love it when you're being so called "pissy" ;D cause it's that sassy side that I love about you the most......well that & being so darn honest about everything & being able to share with us here at Uno. So here's a big for just being you sweetie!!
Second of all, I can say that I have no clue how hard things have been for you having to deal with Russell's duel dx & trying to get help for Regan too. But I'd like to say hang in there & don't give up!!! If you feel like the pecs system isn't working for Russell then share with the IEP team & tell them you feel it's time to move on to something else.
I do believe (Debi~Gabe's mom can correct me if I'm wrong) if you're denied Assistive Technology with Augemtative devices the school district might possibly have to write up a Prior Written Notice as to why Russell is being denied.
I'd also like to suggest that you get in touch with your State Department of Education & ask for a copy of your states Policies & Procedures Manual. (Here in OK, I got mine for free.)
I also wanted to share some links with you gf, that I hope will be helpful in getting Russell & possibly Regan what they deserve to have a wonderful school year.
Parent's Role in Assistive Technology Considerations
www.cise.missouri.edu/publications/prol0402.pdf
Parent's Role in Behavior Interventions
www.cise.missouri.edu/publications/prolbehv.html
State Plan for Special Education 2004
www.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/stateplan/FY2004/2004version.html
(Check under General Provisions & it gives the state's definition for Assistive Techonology.)
Special Education Publications
www.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/Publications/index.html
Division of Special Education
www.dese.state.mo.us/divspeced/
I wish you all the best sweetie!! And if you need anything, let me know & I'll try my best to help you out.
((Hugs)) for all
Sherri