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Weirton, WV

My son has an IEP meeting on May 20th we're in West Virginia the Northern Panhandle any advice or resources or other alike goals he does have behavior problems in school he gets frustrated and doesn't want to do the work I would like to get him an individual Aid so any advice on how to go about doing that thanks in advance

February 13, 2019
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Members offered practical guidance for a parent preparing for their first grader's IEP meeting in West Virginia, with several suggestions... Read more

Members offered practical guidance for a parent preparing for their first grader's IEP meeting in West Virginia, with several suggestions focused on requesting an individual aide through Therapeutic Staff Support workers, Behavior Specialists, or paraprofessionals available through early intervention agencies or the school district. Many members emphasized the importance of identifying the specific triggers behind the child's frustration and behavior problems, whether sensory overload, unclear instructions, social anxiety, or environmental factors, before finalizing the support plan. A recurring theme was the value of asking detailed questions during the IEP meeting about redirection methods, reinforcement strategies, and meltdown procedures to ensure consistent support both at school and home.

A MyAutismTeam Member

If you're not sure of early intervention agency's in your area inquire at your childs school for guidance & direction.
I'm sure if you looked it up online you'd find a list of local agency's in your area.
A full evaluation is run there so ins info is needed. There they decide on his eligibility.

February 14, 2019 (edited)
A MyAutismTeam Member

I think they are Parapros here maybe. Sounds like they are helpful to have.

February 13, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Therapeutic Staff Support. Therapists that go to class with them to give cues and redirection when they're focus and cooperation is off. BS are Behavior Specialists that can be assigned to them as well

February 13, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Ask ALOT of questions. Ask about a social story, Redirection and reinforcement methods how and when will they be used. What is the procedure if a meltdown occurs..ex...do they use a timeout room ECT ECT. Since we understand consistent methods works how will they be applied. Whenever I go the meetings for either of my son's I know what to ask, always what they don't see coming, catch them off guard to see the response and the answers to those questions. I have learnt what they say and what we know are like night and day, hope this helps.

February 18, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Very much! When my daughter was younger she had one in class. Now she's in her third year of being in school completely independent. Plus was mainstreamed for certain classes.

February 13, 2019

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