I was wondering....can I include ABA in my daughters IEP plan or do I have to get her outside thearpy? Not sure my insurance pays for this.......
Yes, you can ask for ABA to be a part of your child's IEP. If the district doesn't offer it then you can request and outside evaluation. If the evaluation says that it would be helpful then it would be added to the IEP.
As far as I have learned it never hurts to ask for anything you think will help. Just make sure you have done your homework so you can make a case for ABA or anything you want to add to your child's ABA. I am not an expert, but have learned through experience with my own child and http://www.wrightslaw.com/ training & books.
My HFA child has had ABA in his IEP.
In my experience school districts do this all the time. They deny services, deny diagnosis. IDEA says clearly that there does not have to be a label to receive services. The best site for info about IDEA and your rights is http://www.wrightslaw.com/ Sadly, many parents have to go through too much to get services. We had to get a Special Ed Law Attorney to get our son the services he needed. We had to borrow to hire her, but part of our action was that the school would pay for our attorney if we won. A good Spec Ed attorney won't take your money if they don't think you will win. Good luck! Keep advocating for your child!
I don't know of many school districts that offer ABA services in the classroom. You could check with the special services department in district.
Usually you have to get an outside ABA theripist and it is an expensive option...but the best one out there. Check with your insurance company...many are not offering benefits for ABA. You can always try and push medicall necessity.
Thank you so much Susan, I really appreciate that.....will def do that.
Thank you so much. I'll look into that...:)