I recently had our latest IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Meeting with Chloe s school. I shared a warning shot a week before the meeting. Attached file is the agenda I sent.
The beginning of the meeting involved introductions ect. At that point the principal suggested since I had already supplied an agenda to use the one I provided (haha score 1). He also asked if I would like to lead or facilitate the meeting (haha score 2)
I repeatedly emphasized the point that: especially this time of year her getting physical activity is crucial to both her behavior and focus in class.
Also repeatedly emphasized the importance of both social training but tracking her social skills more formerly. I tied this in the the schools agenda of academic's. That the more skilled she became the more likely she would be able to perform in the classroom.
And more communication between the school and us. They now send a note about how her day went. Yaaaaaa I love it.
I was able to place more resources accomplishing the goals of answering "Wh" (Who, What, Why, ect) questions. That this would be unnecessary in accessing her cognitive understanding of the academic tasks she is required to do. And at home it is extremely important in order for us to understand what issues effect her. We have gone from the Speech Path working on the "Wh" questions to the Music therapist Aid, and teacher all working together on this. Effectively quadrupling the effort on this. Fingers crossed.
I spent a significant amount of time addressing her aggressive behavior's and how I would like these issues to be addressed. I sited the newest SSC study linked below. And explained how aggression markers for Autistic are not the same as mainline children. Since the motivations are different than what they are used to. The need to be addressed differently. The first link just explains the SSC and their study. The second link is a video about the 'Aggression" portion of the study. If you have an Autistic child or encounter one on a regular basis. I would recommend watching the video. Not really sure you want to watch it if you have no need. Its an hour long.
I also went in to great detail about how their handling of her "hitting" distressed us and how I absolutely require to be admitted to meetings dealing with difficult behavior and discipline in regard to Chloe. An agreement was made between the Principal and myself. This agreement however was not noted in the minutes. I am going to ask for them to be amended Monday morning.
The end of the meeting was spent updating them on recent studies and therapies that show promise.
http://sfari.org/sfari-initiatives/simons-simplex-collection[/url]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NLZADAQmZDM[/url]
Anyway. A lot has been going on the the Autism world in the last few months. There is a Congressional autism hearing taking place last week and into this week. This BTW is fascinating to follow (if you can say that for a congressional hearing) The one side is all about genetics. The other side is saying screw the genetics. Because the cant account for the extreme increase in numbers. Nor can it account for regional differences. There is name calling ect. For some reason I find it entertaining when politicians insult one another.
The revised DSM IV was voted on and approved today. The revised edition now called DSM5 will likely be released in March.View attachment Chloe's IEP 1112.txt
The beginning of the meeting involved introductions ect. At that point the principal suggested since I had already supplied an agenda to use the one I provided (haha score 1). He also asked if I would like to lead or facilitate the meeting (haha score 2)
I repeatedly emphasized the point that: especially this time of year her getting physical activity is crucial to both her behavior and focus in class.
Also repeatedly emphasized the importance of both social training but tracking her social skills more formerly. I tied this in the the schools agenda of academic's. That the more skilled she became the more likely she would be able to perform in the classroom.
And more communication between the school and us. They now send a note about how her day went. Yaaaaaa I love it.
I was able to place more resources accomplishing the goals of answering "Wh" (Who, What, Why, ect) questions. That this would be unnecessary in accessing her cognitive understanding of the academic tasks she is required to do. And at home it is extremely important in order for us to understand what issues effect her. We have gone from the Speech Path working on the "Wh" questions to the Music therapist Aid, and teacher all working together on this. Effectively quadrupling the effort on this. Fingers crossed.
I spent a significant amount of time addressing her aggressive behavior's and how I would like these issues to be addressed. I sited the newest SSC study linked below. And explained how aggression markers for Autistic are not the same as mainline children. Since the motivations are different than what they are used to. The need to be addressed differently. The first link just explains the SSC and their study. The second link is a video about the 'Aggression" portion of the study. If you have an Autistic child or encounter one on a regular basis. I would recommend watching the video. Not really sure you want to watch it if you have no need. Its an hour long.
I also went in to great detail about how their handling of her "hitting" distressed us and how I absolutely require to be admitted to meetings dealing with difficult behavior and discipline in regard to Chloe. An agreement was made between the Principal and myself. This agreement however was not noted in the minutes. I am going to ask for them to be amended Monday morning.
The end of the meeting was spent updating them on recent studies and therapies that show promise.
http://sfari.org/sfari-initiatives/simons-simplex-collection[/url]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NLZADAQmZDM[/url]
Anyway. A lot has been going on the the Autism world in the last few months. There is a Congressional autism hearing taking place last week and into this week. This BTW is fascinating to follow (if you can say that for a congressional hearing) The one side is all about genetics. The other side is saying screw the genetics. Because the cant account for the extreme increase in numbers. Nor can it account for regional differences. There is name calling ect. For some reason I find it entertaining when politicians insult one another.
The revised DSM IV was voted on and approved today. The revised edition now called DSM5 will likely be released in March.View attachment Chloe's IEP 1112.txt
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