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Post by jelanismom on May 13, 2008 20:36:06 GMT -5
I took Jelani to school this morning and the gate was open and the sp ed.kids were filing in and the aides were taking the little ones by the hand and I kinda hung around and waved goodbye to Jelani. One of his class room aides was holding his hand and I asked her if the OT would be in today...she said she didn't know. I said "oh, I just wanted to talk to her...what's her name?" The aide said, "uh...I don't know, mmm Kelsey I think." She then said "I'm not allowed to say anything else about it..." I said, "oh ok, I just wanted her name" and then I left....pist off inside and drove away.
What's going on that I'm not aware of...are there laws restricting what aides say? I mean sheesh, all I asked was what her name was!
ETA: the reason I asked about the OT, was because I wanted to maybe call the school when I got home and talk with her. His teacher was out today, and so I asked the aide for a name. What's the big deal?
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Post by Ashlea on May 13, 2008 21:14:13 GMT -5
Here the law does restrict them from discussing anything with the parent or anyone else regardind the child & IEP info and they are to refer all questions to the Special Education teacher and/or the Case Manager. But I can't see where it's a big deal just asking for the OTs name? ?
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on May 13, 2008 21:55:04 GMT -5
Well you know me Dawn, I would'a went to the principles office and asked him/her and got my anwser. I'm just wondering, don't get mad k, but why don't you already know her name? Is she new? Just wondering. I know every name of every person who comes in contact w/ Mary at school. From the library ladies to the janitor. I know Mary has been in the same school all her school days and it's a small one too but i'm just nosey, you know
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Post by momofrussell on May 13, 2008 21:55:38 GMT -5
That is odd Dawn. I think that para has the "privacy laws" messed up in her head a bit? Just send a note to the teacher asking the OT's name Bypass para. A.
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Post by lespring on May 13, 2008 22:28:46 GMT -5
I don't know the name of Angela's OT. I recognize her face, but I don't know the name. Particularly since for 2 years she's been on a consult basis (until a recent problem which caused her to be back to direct contact. ;D ) There have been so many over the years, and the only time I have contact with her is at IEP meetings, or once in a blue moon I'll write a note specifically for her.
The only specialists I am good with names are her DAPE teacher, and ST.
That said, that is kind of weird that she wouldn't tell you the OT's name. BUT...rarely do the aids know what's on the IEP. In Angela's case, they know that "during this time, I need to work with her on x", but they don't necessarily know EXACTLY what the IEP says.
Angela's school also had 4 OT's, and different ones see different kids within her classroom. Angela's aid at the moment may not know which one sees Angela. I kind of get the feeling Jalani's aid was letting you know not to ask anything more specific that the OT's name, because no...they CAN'T answer anything more that that. That's the teacher's job. The aids aren't really supposed to be relaying information to the parents, it's supposed to be the teacher doing that. This prevents aids from giving incorrect information, or information that they're not supposed to be giving out.
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Post by victoriasdad on May 13, 2008 23:55:47 GMT -5
well, i couldnt tell you one of my kids teachers names, but my wife could tell you their names , where they went to school, how many kids they have ect..... i do nt even remember victorias' teacher's name so i just call her ole hamburger i didnt know the names of all the aides at victorias preschool, i did know the teachers name it was miss debbie and there was miss emma, after that is was miss stares at me, miss wrings her hands when i walk in the room, and miss stares out the window alot, i may have missed some but im not sure oh yeah there was ole miss whispers behind my back , how could i forget her
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on May 14, 2008 0:08:37 GMT -5
Ok, so i'm over~protective She is my oldest googs and she has put up w/ mom being this way all her life so why stop now Poor little Brooker has many years of mom being right behind her knowing EVERYTHING!! LOL When I was Mary's age, well lets just say, I was her age, and she will NEVER EVER do what I was doing!!! EVER!!! Having me as her mom, her dad is, well, her dad, and both of us have done our fair share of not so good stuff, step dad is older and wiser and step mom works at the prison, well, the girl can't get away w/ nothing and I like it that way!!! Now, back to the thread............. Luv ya Dawn
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Post by momofcourt on May 14, 2008 5:54:56 GMT -5
Look on your son's last IEP. The OT name should be on it Val
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Post by ALLISA on May 14, 2008 8:36:59 GMT -5
Look on your son's last IEP. The OT name should be on it Val Some people are SO SMART !! LOL !!! Course.....if the OT Postiiton in your school was anything like Erin's last school.....the name could have changed five times in a year !!
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Post by Gina on May 14, 2008 9:43:11 GMT -5
Victoriasdad really makes me laugh - I thought my husband was the only one with nicknames! I think if we don't have humor, we can't survive!!
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Post by victoriasdad on May 14, 2008 10:24:31 GMT -5
funny, you wouldnt believe how many times my wife has told me in no uncertain terms that im not funny , in the least
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Post by twosomy21 on May 14, 2008 11:13:41 GMT -5
just probably does not know and does not care. i would call the school and ask. i usually talk with teacher and aids more often,and do know their names. please do not stress over that - life is too short so do not worry about it . when you see her again( aid) let her know the name. the important thing is having the info. to find the answer if its not readily available.
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Post by jelanismom on May 14, 2008 19:37:36 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for your insite...I checked his IEP (great idea btw Val)duh but I can't find it. No matter though, tomorrow I have a big deal placement meeting at his school and everyone will be there...I'll see this OT in person. Jelani's not making progress in his self contained classroom...I will be visiting other schools. He also has dual sensory impairment (hearing/vision) and sensory integration issues that need addressed. he's been stimming more like pat pat pat on his mouth constantly, all since this year. I have not thought about much else lately, just what to do for my son...what's best, and how to go about getting it. thanks for listening, I went way off topic from OT's name! And for the record, I know I really should have known the OT's name, it's a perfectly understandable question Jenn, and I would have asked you the same exact thing! But no bad feelings, luv you too Dawn
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Post by damarasmom on May 15, 2008 8:50:36 GMT -5
Dawn, just between you and me...I don't know Damara's OT name either... shhhh, don't tell anyone. I know I should, but I NEVER see her, she takes Damara during class and other than reports from her on progress I really don't have any contact with her. And in the reports, the only thing I read is her progress, not the OT's name...Guilty as charged here...OOOOppps
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Post by elizabethsmom on May 15, 2008 9:43:08 GMT -5
I think not knowing her name is forgivable! haha Joby can remember EVERYONES name (down to the lady in the cafeteria line at the hospital!) Which makes him very popular with those who seldom receive the recognition doing the UNSEEN work. When we're working he always remembers to say hello the housekeeper as we pass (and knows her by name...btw, it's miss jean) and the security officer, etc., etc. I'm so bad I'm lucky if I remember my own patients name (luckily I can just call them Mom and they are really happy with that haha).
And Dennis, I think you're quite a chuckle. Funny how us wives seldom think our husbands ARE when so many others think they're hilarious. I think I spend a good deal of the time saying things like "I can't believe you said that! OMG! So not funny". It's totally different when it's SOMEONE ELSE'S husband! haha.
Sheryl
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