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We live in Puyallup, WA & my son has his IEP due at the end of April. I am very unhappy with the school & have attended the meetings alone in the past. My son is in a Gen Ed class they do not communicate to me about behaviors or issues even though we have discussed it. I don't believe his "support person" even knows what Autism is. I want to know if there is someone that I can reach out to that will help me so the school does not keep jerking me around. Thanks!
Mammabear: you obviously have not met my son't team. They certainly don't want him to do well: they want him out of their school and they made that clear from the beginning. I'd rather bring them bagels filled with rat poison if I could.
I highly recommend a psychologist or psychiatrist. I'm currently using a psychologist, and it has worked wonders. I think they're cheaper than an attorney, but if it gets to that point, they will lead you in the right direction. My psychologist that has been specializing in children with ADD and autism said he's only had to get legal counsel involved once. Usually a psychologist or psychiatrist will intimidate them enough, and show that you mean business, things will quickly turn around. They know the dr's have 10 times the education that they have. Good luck!
It's mostly the principal of the school who is an extremely mean person. After an EIP meeting where I disagreed with their decision, she immediately sent me the cops and CPS just to get more stressed - both cases were of course closed very quickly. She knows I am a widow raising my child alone. Some people are just plain mean and should never be in contact with children.
I haven't and I'm so sorry your experience has been so negative. For the most part special ed folks are caring professionals who want the best outcomes with painfully limited resources. But there are no absolutes an I feel for both you and your child that your experience has been negative. I wish you all the best.
I totally get that you are frustrated and angry., but I'm going to suggest a radical tactic for the next meeting. Bring snacks. Bagels or chips and dip are always easy and a good bet. Once the team begins to see you as a member, it's easier. This has always been super helpful for me. Remember that wanting be on the same page doesn't make it automatically happen and you don't have to agree with their plan automatically. It's an opening move in negotiations. But remember, even if their ideas seem stupid, they want your son to do well, that's a good point to start from.
