Well u can go outside of the sch first hen tell the sch u want ur child evaluated and by law they have to so just ask

Every school district governs different when it comes to offered services. I had my son's first IEP yesterday, he's only 3, and they are offering to place him in a center-based program which uses ABA therapy. And it's all being covered through the school district. In addition, when he begins preschool in the fall, the school district will transition his 1:1 aid with him to school.

I don't know what services your child is receiving now through the school district but have you tried just being diplomatic about it by providing facts and support why the current services/therapy are not enough. For example, using your child's IEP and clearly showing that certain objectives are not being met - whether in communication, social skills, etc.

Good luck! I wish you the best :-)

The school district typically won't pay for ABA if your child is old enough for preschool. You'd need to first try to get it through your health insurance, and if that gets denied, take the denial letter to the Regional Center to request coverage through them. Right now my DD is not getting any ABA because the RC claims the insurance is subject to the mandate while the insurance claims it is exempt. We don't have the money to pay for ABA out-of-pocket while waiting for them to settle who is responsible for picking up the tab :-(

durring an IEP meeting. if your child doesnt already have an IEP (or is ona 504 plan) you need to ask for a IEP evaluation from the school. do this in WRITTING otherwise they can say it never happened. bring any information you have that shows that ABA is a need your child has. the eval from the psyc or an actual dr familiar with your child. you can bring whoever you feel will be of use to you to an IEP meeting but just as they must provide you with a list of attendees it may be in your best interest to say "i will be bringing my sister as an advocate" if your bringing actual people. a report stands for itself but the evaluator who made it can clarify any questions that the report doesnt cover.

im not sure how you would go about actually getting the school to comply with reasonable amount of ABA (as the recomended dosage is 40h a week, but most insurances will only cover 20-30h) check out www.wrightslaw.com there maybe useful information there.