There are some schools out there that are making a difference in the lives of special needs kids and their families. Our son is in preschool and while I know there may be classes in the future that are not as helpful and accommodating as the one he is in now, I wanted to illustrate how dedicated the staff has been with Diego and our family.
I have a page up over at Examiner and click here to read about his school.
I have two sons and my oldest was diagnosed with autism in 2008. There are quite a few blogs that deal with this issue but everyone's story is unique.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Preparing for the IEP
We are currently preparing for an IEP meeting. Our son will be moving on to Kindergarten in the fall and transitioning out of the preschool special needs program and into a whole new system. Naturally I am nervous about the process since this will mean a larger school, new teachers and a complete change in his routine. Diego has autism and for the foreseeable future will require a separate, special education class to meet his needs. I don’t feel comfortable with professional people who do not really know my son making decisions that will be so important to his educational, emotional and social development. Therefore I am preparing for the meeting by becoming familiar with special needs education, my son’s rights and the new program he will become a part of in the near future.
I felt it would be a good idea to put my thoughts down in an open letter to the board of education officials that will be helping to make the decision on his school placement and the amount and types of therapies he will receive next school year.
To Whom It May Concern:
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