Special Needs
- Special Needs How long should you try tier 2 RTI for a first gader struggling in math and reading?
- As long as possible as they tend to get more "help" with RTI than with an IEP (if you get to that point)
- op: thx..what do you mean that they get more help? how so?
- more service minutes
- op: why is school pushing us to get IEP...only been short time child is on Tier 2
- more service minutes
- op: thx..what do you mean that they get more help? how so?
- As long as possible as they tend to get more "help" with RTI than with an IEP (if you get to that point)
- Special Needs In NY, what does it mean if your have a certificate as a special educator? Are you considered a certified teacher?
- yes, but with a specialty
- i'd imagine you need a teacher's certificate before getting the special ed one
- Special Needs DC will probably score 700 or so on verbal part of SAT and lucky to get 450 on math-ld's so unfair.
- Don't worry about it. First of all, that's an excellent score. Second of all, your dc is headed to college, and will presumably be working on something that is in his/her...(more)
- I am worried that many schools will not look at him, with the spread and total lowish score.
- Don't worry about that. My ds has ADHD, and he's at a decent state school. I think their average SAT was in the 1100 range? It's not a bad score at all. When people are wound up...(more)
- I am worried that many schools will not look at him, with the spread and total lowish score.
- My Dc has dysgraphia but he’s young. :(
- you should have your kid take the ACT, math is less of a % on total grade.
- just had dc take a diagnostic for ACT- last year he did equally as poor on both tests, so there was no clear test to prep for.
- Whats "so unfair" about this?
- Don't worry about it. First of all, that's an excellent score. Second of all, your dc is headed to college, and will presumably be working on something that is in his/her...(more)
- Special Needs Has anyone BTDT or have any advice? My 4th grader (ADHD/HFA) is in a co-taught class with an aide. He keeps getting into conflict with his aide b/c she is trying to keep him on...(more)
- The school is ridiculous to expect an aide to this. DS needs to be able to dictate. The fine motor stuff is an extra demand that inhibits what all else they’re trying to teach...(more)
- Dictation is something I plan to bring up at our meeting. It won
- ^ It won’t help the getting “stuck” aspect but it will make starting over easier.
- Dictation is something I plan to bring up at our meeting. It won
- I am not familiar with sn education particuarly, but is she allowed to help him choose the subject and what he wants to write about before he starts writing?
- ^in this particular instance going with the fictional history perhaps with a true character?
- I will ask. I do understand that he needs to work on the assignment — not just come up with his own preferred one. But maybe they can strategize together on what he can write...(more)
- ^in this particular instance going with the fictional history perhaps with a true character?
- The teacher needs to step in and make sure ds is clear on the assignment -- aide can take notes for him on his ideas and then ds only writes once teacher has signed off on his...(more)
- ^and it will take the conflict away from the aide
- Good idea, thank you
- It sounds like your ds is capable of writing when motivated, he just needs to start in the right direction. FWIW many kids benefit from an outline or checklist to help them see if...(more)
- Good idea, thank you
- ^and it will take the conflict away from the aide
- The school is ridiculous to expect an aide to this. DS needs to be able to dictate. The fine motor stuff is an extra demand that inhibits what all else they’re trying to teach...(more)
- Special Needs Living in the same apartment for 15 years and the landlord has been inconsistent at best. There have been several major issues gone unresolved despite my polite requests. I have...(more)
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- Special Needs I’ve always felt teen niece might be in dx’d autistic. Her mom lives in a rural area and has not had good services. She is coming to nyc next month for a month. Can anyone...(more)
- Sorry, UN diagnosed, not IN diagnosed
- What about insurance? Does mom want her to be seen and diagnosed?
- Yes, she is hoping to have her seen. She has minimal insurance, I believe. But at this point, is willing to pay.
- A comprehensive evaluation takes more than one appt, and those appts generally get scheduled months in advance. Maybe try a research study for some information, although it won’t...(more)
- My DD has LD and ADHD. We love our NP, I'm sure she would be good for this but you can call and ask to have a qucik phone consult with her. She has just been amazing with us,...(more)
- Also...check out Spectrum Services:http://www.spectrumservicesnyc.com/
- GL:)!
- Also...check out Spectrum Services:http://www.spectrumservicesnyc.com/
- Is the mom on board with having an eval done? And how is a teen leaving school for an entire month?
- Special Needs How I will select a quality Printed circuit board?...(more)
- Special Needs I am at wits end trying to understand ds struggles with school. He is smart but adhd inattentive and very high memory but extremely low focus. Really has no clue how to study or...(more)
- I know exactly how you feel. In our case, it's anxiety and depression.
- Yes anxiety for sure. Mood disorder type behaviour. Has been on almost every med. horrible with stimulants. Is on testers but still only 40mg going up so slowly. Is helping his...(more)
- Go back to the psychiatrist. Keep trying. I know this is awful. Your ds sounds so much like mine.
- Yes anxiety for sure. Mood disorder type behaviour. Has been on almost every med. horrible with stimulants. Is on testers but still only 40mg going up so slowly. Is helping his...(more)
- sorry. have you considered an executive function coach/tutor person? sadly, I wouldn't have great hope it would work but maybe worth a try
- I would try anything but it seems so hard to find. And the money is crazy.
- I hear you. my ds is little but this is so far how he is too! he's also on strattera.
- I would try anything but it seems so hard to find. And the money is crazy.
- Is he at a gen ed school? Why do they allow phones?
- Yes. I have no
- No idea. The let them listen to music while working. Take photos of notes on the board
- Does he have SEETS? Is this in NYC?
- Not nyc. He has an iep.
- When is your next IEP meeting. They need to make a better plan for his school day structure
- Not set I can make one anytime. The first one this year was with the counsellor. She’s lovely but I don’t know that any teacher is doing anything for him. They say he won’t ask...(more)
- My ADHD Inattentivekid has SEETS periods, no phone during the day and the teachers know they need to touch base with them to check their notes etc.
- SEETS maybe is like my ds skills block he doesn’t take a language he has this course instead. It’s supposed to be a teacher who knows what his class work is and he helps and they...(more)
- I'm asking questions about this below and I'd follow-up directly with the SEETS teacher. He cannot be the first kid with these challenges.
- Wrote below...what do I say to the teacher? I always feel like I’m in trouble and they hate my kid and think he’s lazy and dumb and that’s not the case. And I just don’t know w...(more)
- Who gives a shit- you're not in trouble. You're advicating for your kid. You're doing your job. Fuck them
- ^advocating
- But of course go in acting like your are trying to collaborate- how can we get DS to suceed
- Who gives a shit- you're not in trouble. You're advicating for your kid. You're doing your job. Fuck them
- Wrote below...what do I say to the teacher? I always feel like I’m in trouble and they hate my kid and think he’s lazy and dumb and that’s not the case. And I just don’t know w...(more)
- I'm asking questions about this below and I'd follow-up directly with the SEETS teacher. He cannot be the first kid with these challenges.
- SEETS maybe is like my ds skills block he doesn’t take a language he has this course instead. It’s supposed to be a teacher who knows what his class work is and he helps and they...(more)
- My ADHD Inattentivekid has SEETS periods, no phone during the day and the teachers know they need to touch base with them to check their notes etc.
- Not set I can make one anytime. The first one this year was with the counsellor. She’s lovely but I don’t know that any teacher is doing anything for him. They say he won’t ask...(more)
- When is your next IEP meeting. They need to make a better plan for his school day structure
- Not nyc. He has an iep.
- Does he have SEETS? Is this in NYC?
- No idea. The let them listen to music while working. Take photos of notes on the board
- Yes. I have no
- why does he need his phone in school.
- He doesn’t need it but every kid has theirs. They listen to music on the way to school, after school, text each other to make plans or meet at lunch. He goes straight to the tutor...(more)
- use the family plan thing to shut it off while at school. like between certain hours
- Op-every time I do this or put it on to shut off access to apps etc he disabled it!! How?!!! There’s a password and everything and he bypassed it!!
- use the family plan thing to shut it off while at school. like between certain hours
- Most high schools allow them
- He doesn’t need it but every kid has theirs. They listen to music on the way to school, after school, text each other to make plans or meet at lunch. He goes straight to the tutor...(more)
- he might not need a tutor but someone who helps him with executive functioning skills including HOW to study and how to plan his workload, etc. I dealt with this with my DS who is...(more)
- Yes exactly he won’t listen to me. I try so hard and he just won’t kisten. But even worse is most of the time I CANT help him as he’s not brought anything g home or has no notes....(more)
- Does he have electives? One elective for kids with IEP is study hall. and in that study hall, the teacher helps keep the kids on track.
- Yes that’s his skills block.
- And it isn't helping? What is being done during skills block? That is something I'd like to know...
- Nope. I actually am meeting that teacher tomorrow. His comments on report card just say that he doesn’t bring his work or do any work or take the help or ask for help and won’t...(more)
- he won't put his phone away when asked? then that's an act of defiance... that's something different
- Then you turn his service off. He needs to earn that phone
- this-- my DS doesn't have his service on during school hours until right before pick up -- that's when he can text me if he needs something
- He can still use it for music, offline games etc. And the school has wifi, they are all connected to it.
- Well he will if asked but the kids are allowed to have them out when working. So I guess he makes it look like he’s working but he’s listening to music and picking songs and not...(more)
- Then you turn his service off. He needs to earn that phone
- he won't put his phone away when asked? then that's an act of defiance... that's something different
- Nope. I actually am meeting that teacher tomorrow. His comments on report card just say that he doesn’t bring his work or do any work or take the help or ask for help and won’t...(more)
- And it isn't helping? What is being done during skills block? That is something I'd like to know...
- Yes that’s his skills block.
- Does he have electives? One elective for kids with IEP is study hall. and in that study hall, the teacher helps keep the kids on track.
- Yes exactly he won’t listen to me. I try so hard and he just won’t kisten. But even worse is most of the time I CANT help him as he’s not brought anything g home or has no notes....(more)
- Reading this post, I would say the first step is to take away his phone during school. Other kids have theirs but they are getting their work done. He can earn it back during the...(more)
- Yes and the counsellor did say no phones, drop it with me in am and get it at end of day. That worked for about two days but then she realized she was rarely there at those times...(more)
- I really think kids like this (and others) are just not meant for traditional schools, but they are forced to conform to our society's view of how a school should function & how...(more)
- there's nowhere it is ok to opt out and play with your phone all day.
- The phone isn’t the problem the environment is. He is obviously not motivated in that environment
- Op-no he isn’t and the more disengaged he is the worse it is. He really truly needs very small classes with lots of hands on work and a ton of help. And no phones ;) the programs...(more)
- The phone isn’t the problem the environment is. He is obviously not motivated in that environment
- there's nowhere it is ok to opt out and play with your phone all day.
- I know exactly how you feel. In our case, it's anxiety and depression.
- Special Needs Anybody else in their first year of non-funded SN private school and had no response from DOE about our case? Our lawyer has filed the due process complaint, but nothing...I'm...(more)
- Did you get a placement you rejected or off the doe radar?
- We are but atty told us DOE offered to settle in October. Still no word on what settlement is. Atty advises parents to just be patient. Feels we have an excellent case. I am...(more)
- ^^I am nervous but hanging in. Your situation sounds nerve wracking. Hope you get some feedback soon.
- Special Needs Considering boarding for sn ds for the fall. Please tell me who you used for educational consulting and what your experience was like. TIA
- My sister used Lucy at Elm Street Placements and really loved her. I know she is mentioned in very positive light on this board a lot.
- Not crazy about her. I'd recommend Stephanie Crossman.
- did you use either of them?
- For consult. Decided not to go boarding school route, for other reasons.
- Why Stephanie over Lucy?
- For consult. Decided not to go boarding school route, for other reasons.
- did you use either of them?
- we used her too and found her enormously helpful. great insights into the different schools and why some would or would not be appropriate for our dc. it all checked out w/what i...(more)
- Not crazy about her. I'd recommend Stephanie Crossman.
- Other Myrna Harris, Barbara Posner (think she is semi-retired), Ruby Loefer
- Mindy Goodman
- Josh Doyle
- My sister used Lucy at Elm Street Placements and really loved her. I know she is mentioned in very positive light on this board a lot.
- Special Needs Does anyone know in NY State, when a public school offers small group help for math within a classroom, must the person be a certified teacher? The school has the resources but is...(more)
- No they do not need to be certified
- op: it doesn't seem to make sense that a non teacher is teaching core math in a small group of students who are struggling, yet...(more)
- If they are receiving RTi at a Tier 1 level then the person can be a regular teacher. Usually Tier 2 and definitely Tier 3 support is with SPED or reading certified teacher
- ^ oh, sorry I misread. The person is not a certified teacher? I've never heard of that.
- ^Typically if it's an RTi or AIS service in response to not meeting a benchmark (or state test score) the intervention is given by cert teacher. If it's small group work within a...(more)
- op: thank u. how can I get the school to really help my child in Tier 2? failed math test and had incorrect answers on the in-class math book review day before the test..nobody is...(more)
- Does he have a 504? Request a meeting with his teacher(s) and the learning specialist. CC assistant principal and guidance counselor. Do you want him evaluated?
- ^ how long has he been recieving RTi?
- receiving
- since september
- op: yes, has 504...no don't want evaluated right now and we only just began RTI and child isn't receiving consistent reading services and gets math from non teacher
- ^ how long has he been recieving RTi?
- Does he have a 504? Request a meeting with his teacher(s) and the learning specialist. CC assistant principal and guidance counselor. Do you want him evaluated?
- ^ oh, sorry I misread. The person is not a certified teacher? I've never heard of that.
- Just ask about the person's certification. IME, these people are all special ed certified.
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- op: I asked the math teacher/tutor and she told me she is NOT a teacher. just a teacher's assistant. My son is in tier 2, failing math and this doesn;t seem right
- ok, now you gave more info. Tier 2 intervention should be with certified teacher and should be resource or SPED certified.
- ^ Absolutely remedy this
- ok, now you gave more info. Tier 2 intervention should be with certified teacher and should be resource or SPED certified.
- Teachers Aid at our school is not certified and does tutoring like this
- Is it part of IEP? Mayb TAs in the statenare state certified
- op: no Iep....part of RTI
- Then it can be anyone
- op: poster at top says not so..child has 504 plan.... RTI Tier 2 intervention must be with certified teacher and/or Special Ed teacher resource room
- Then it can be anyone
- op: no Iep....part of RTI
- Even with iep, they sometimes say the special ed teacher is supervising and then have the paraeducator or teacher assistant run small group help session. It has always seemed odd...(more)
- No they do not need to be certified
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- if she had cut a chunk of hair, what do you want?
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- Well, it's hair. Whatever. She was in the chair, and is presumably OK with whatever they did.
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- hair grows.
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- Well, it's hair. Whatever. She was in the chair, and is presumably OK with whatever they did.
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- How old is your daughter?
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- HAHAHAHAHA I can actually sympathize with her knot frustration
- Please update when she gets home
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- if she had cut a chunk of hair, what do you want?
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- was fish oil recommended?I do not know anything about ASD, but I do know that I can't take fish oil with my adhd meds.
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- Okay. I am not helpful for this. Good luck!
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- was fish oil recommended?I do not know anything about ASD, but I do know that I can't take fish oil with my adhd meds.
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- I am concerned about Sally's academic progress and I am requesting a special education evaluation.
- >> If you request in writing, they legally have to follow through with the Child Study Team. They will observe, document, and meet as a team to discuss whether testing is...(more)
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- >> If you request in writing, they legally have to follow through with the Child Study Team. They will observe, document, and meet as a team to discuss whether testing is...(more)
- I am concerned about Sally's academic progress and I am requesting a special education evaluation.
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- Special Needs Here's what dd's doc suggests to ask for on her 504 plan. She is in sixth grade. Anything you would change or add? Anything you think we're unlikely to get? Testing accommodations...(more)
- Preferential seating in the classroom that is proximity to the teacher and away from distractions. I will say, the giving homework assignments at the beginning of the week isn't...(more)
- >> Middle school teacher and parent to a dc with adhd.
- op - Great, thanks.
- Also, does she need brain breaks (such as the opportunity to go for a quick walk to refocus)?
- op - Oh, that's a great question.
- I'd add that in. She doesn't necessarily need to use every accommodation, but it's better to have them in there then to try to add them later.
- >> Also add in copy of textbooks to be kept at home.
- I'd add that in. She doesn't necessarily need to use every accommodation, but it's better to have them in there then to try to add them later.
- op - Oh, that's a great question.
- Also, does she need brain breaks (such as the opportunity to go for a quick walk to refocus)?
- Seat near the source of instruction, seat near positive role models, seat in front two rows near teacher/away from distractions, repeated directions, chunking...(more)
- ^my son has anxiety that presents itself as frustration and anger. He's allow to leave the classroom and go to VP or counselor office to cool off if needed.
- op- thanks!
- I wouldn’t want my kid to have the notes just handed to them. I’d prefer for her to have access to the notes after a class in order for her to fill in whatever she missed. My dd...(more)
- I'm the poster above starting with "seat near... " I didn't add in that DS can't have notes unless he's taken notes - he needs to do his part and they will accommodate hi...(more)
- Preferential seating in the classroom that is proximity to the teacher and away from distractions. I will say, the giving homework assignments at the beginning of the week isn't...(more)
- Special Needs We were at an event last night. Ds who is 14yo and has ADHD, SPD, and anxiety, looked at the food being served (it was buffet) and chose not to eat. We were at a table with older...(more)
- I think people are just making small talk personally
- no it wasn't small talk. Small talk is asking a 14yo about school, classes, etc. this was picking on him
- Parents of NT kids do not get it. I'm sorry it was an issue.
- it was older people (some have grandkids or grown kids and they don't get it, because they don't remember or didn't have kids like this
- This is true in my experience. I actually think most parents don't "get" parenting issues that are different from their personal experience (e.g., if your kid is a fabulous...(more)
- older people seem so very invested in having kids conform. My kid never does up his shoelaces and I'm tired of arguing with him about it, but my god EVERY old person we pass...(more)
- Was the food bagels and lox?
- LAUGH OUT LOUD no, it was chicken in a cranberry sauce (which wasn't that great) a veggie thing, potatoes, and some under roasted veggies. THe food was not great by my standards...(more)
- I think people are just making small talk personally
- Special Needs My dc with ocd needs extra time for standardized tests. She isn't doing compulsions but her anxiety just gets really intense and she's a very careful reader etc. Accomodations...(more)
- You need an eval.
- you need full neuropsych
- AND she may not get it.
- op: I worry about this. It's so frustrating. She struggles with so much and these tests are such a small aspect of who she is as a student but there two exams she must take...(more)
- My ds with OCD gets double time. NP showed reading rate at like 5% and comprehension at 95%
- ^freshman in college now at very competitive school who gets double time. Had double time and multiple day testing from College Board (SAT, SAT2, AP exams) and ACT
- Op: thank you for responding . I’m glad your ds is doing so well. Did you do np evaluation? We just finished a horrific several months of psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis...(more)
- It was done by school as his anxiety, OCD were so apparent and interfering with academics at school. It was very clear to all he needed IEP but testing showed reading...(more)
- ^point is that testing showed disparity. What does your testing indicate? Very hard to get standardized test accommodations once you get to HS. Must jump through much higher hoops
- It was done by school as his anxiety, OCD were so apparent and interfering with academics at school. It was very clear to all he needed IEP but testing showed reading...(more)
- Op: thank you for responding . I’m glad your ds is doing so well. Did you do np evaluation? We just finished a horrific several months of psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis...(more)
- ^freshman in college now at very competitive school who gets double time. Had double time and multiple day testing from College Board (SAT, SAT2, AP exams) and ACT
- My ds with OCD gets double time. NP showed reading rate at like 5% and comprehension at 95%
- op: I worry about this. It's so frustrating. She struggles with so much and these tests are such a small aspect of who she is as a student but there two exams she must take...(more)
- AND she may not get it.
- has she had a neuropsych evaluation? A comprehensive evaluation will often find processing issues that would bolster her case.
- Pretty sure you need at least a 504 to get accommodations.. you can ask the school psychologist and see how open they are to it...(more)
- A pediatrician’s letter is enough for a 504 accomodation for time an a half on tests.
- Special Needs R Paul Barger - for assistance leaving NYC public school. Used Skyer for other son, received recommends for him for moving from public nyc hs school. Thoughts? TIA (1 repl
- We used Skyer for deferral and now Michelle Seigel for private school tuition recovery. No $ yet, but I am much happier with the smnaller practice. Don't know barger, but heard...(more)
- He's great- we've used him for both my ds
- Special Needs Ruby Laufer - educational consultant. Any info? Also considering Kathy at Elm Street and Donna at Harris Kramer. TIA (0 re
- I met with Ruby and wasn't impressed honestly. I also spoke with Myrna from Harris and Kramer- I didn't really like her style. We ended up using someone else at Elm Street and she...(more)
- np-My sister used Lucy at Elm St. a few years ago and was very happy.
- I met with Ruby and wasn't impressed honestly. I also spoke with Myrna from Harris and Kramer- I didn't really like her style. We ended up using someone else at Elm Street and she...(more)
- Special Needs Feel so trapped. Ds is adhd and a few other issues. He is in cbt therapy but I believe it is time to start meds. He is starting to fall behind in math and has few friends. Dh...(more)
- Seek out an ADHD specialist and have him talk with you and DH.
- The drs have said that we should. I wanted to see how long we could hold off. The standards we had was social, academic and self esteem. But those are failing and dh won’t...(more)
- Tell dh to stop being an ass. Medicating your child isn't a reflection on him.
- I genuinely don’t think that is the problem. I don’t know what is, but I don’t think he sees it as a reflection of him
- Dh needs to provide a rationale for his position- what is it
- Worried about long term impact of medicating, once on it will not be able to function without it. I was similar, but now think we are at a point where what is happening can have...(more)
- My now 16 year old is off meds. He was on them at 7, and he's now at a place where he doesn't need them.
- I posted below about my ds. The brain LEARNS to think and focus. Many people are able to get off the medication and be better. Also let's say he gets off the meds and goes back X...(more)
- I am on board with it. I think I might push ahead and have him try it over Christmas break to see how he feels.
- I work with kids with ADHD. If unsure, start conservatively- take "med vacations" on the weekends, try short acting meds. Research isnt finding negative effects from long term...(more)
- Worried about long term impact of medicating, once on it will not be able to function without it. I was similar, but now think we are at a point where what is happening can have...(more)
- Dh needs to provide a rationale for his position- what is it
- I genuinely don’t think that is the problem. I don’t know what is, but I don’t think he sees it as a reflection of him
- I was dragging my feet on medicating. With just a tiny dose my ds's test scores went up almost 40 points...(more)
- Tell dh to stop being an ass. Medicating your child isn't a reflection on him.
- The drs have said that we should. I wanted to see how long we could hold off. The standards we had was social, academic and self esteem. But those are failing and dh won’t...(more)
- I've posted this before, but making the decision to medicate was one of the best things I ever did for ds. Have dh go and watch what goes on in class, etc.
- Preaching o the choir
- why is your dh resisting?
- I am assuming your ds has been tested for LDs. My adhd DD tried just about every med but it was the remediation/acommodation for her LDs that helped her the most. Clearly if your...(more)
- He is in cbt for behavior, social skills and executive functioning
- That's good. Has he been tested for learning disabilities?
- Full neuropsychologist work up.
- Does he have a nonverbal learning disability?
- Yes
- Does he have a nonverbal learning disability?
- Full neuropsychologist work up.
- That's good. Has he been tested for learning disabilities?
- He is in cbt for behavior, social skills and executive functioning
- DH needs therapy. Put your foot down. You’re way to passive & confused. This isn’t complicated. Take care of business.
- Seek out an ADHD specialist and have him talk with you and DH.
- Special Needs PSA.. An attorney like Steve Alizio, Esq charges maybe $500 to make DOE pay for a private neuropsych....(more)
- because your private neuropsych will be better quality and you own the data
- I am not following. I had DOE fund a $6500 Salsberg evaluation from the start. Another evaluation I paid up front and then filed an impartial...(more)
- An evualation from m the doe is free. You don’t pay a thing. But it’s not necessarily impartial. They work for the doe and the doe is who’s interest they have. Not your child....(more)
- That's not true. DOE does not employ PsyDs. True, DOE has a list of their contractors, but the parent has no obligation to pick from that list. Parent picks the evaluator....(more)
- No it’s not the same exact. The DOE can only do a psycho educational vs a nuerospych. And yes they contract it out and you pick but they are still there for the DOE. That’s who...(more)
- That's just wrong. Have you ever had DOE pay for your neuropsych? I have. DOE gives out neuropsychological evaluation vouchers....(more)
- ill Tell you I did have a psycho ex done by the DOE but this was many many years ago. Dc is a junior in college now. And it was someone from their approved list. I went on my...(more)
- I agree. I did the same thing. But I had DOE pay the $6500 for a neuropsych, not a psycho ed.
- Np: not sure how that’s possible. They do t just fork 6500 over for you to use whoever you want
- Generally $5k and above must go through an impartial. It's pretty easy to get a $4K voucher upon request. Just need to find a PysD that accepts the vouchers. Not Salsberg, but...(more)
- Np: not sure how that’s possible. They do t just fork 6500 over for you to use whoever you want
- I agree. I did the same thing. But I had DOE pay the $6500 for a neuropsych, not a psycho ed.
- ill Tell you I did have a psycho ex done by the DOE but this was many many years ago. Dc is a junior in college now. And it was someone from their approved list. I went on my...(more)
- That's just wrong. Have you ever had DOE pay for your neuropsych? I have. DOE gives out neuropsychological evaluation vouchers....(more)
- No it’s not the same exact. The DOE can only do a psycho educational vs a nuerospych. And yes they contract it out and you pick but they are still there for the DOE. That’s who...(more)
- THIS!!! The DOE provides educational evaluations at school by school psychologists who have masters degrees. They’ll recommend someplace if they honestly think a kid needs further...(more)
- This. If it was so easy to get a reimbursement from a Salsberg Np then everyone would do it. It’s not
- I cannot express how wrong you are. Yes, psychoeds can be done at school by DOE employees. Neuropsychs are funded by AA-2 vouchers....(more)
- That's not true. DOE does not employ PsyDs. True, DOE has a list of their contractors, but the parent has no obligation to pick from that list. Parent picks the evaluator....(more)
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- Is this true even if your dc attends a mainstream private school? Do you have to sue before you begin the neuropsych? We are currently undergoing the neuropsych and I would love...(more)
- Yes! I have 2 dcs at ms privates. You don't always have to sue. Your situation is a little sticky, because you started the neuropsych without notifying DOE. Steve gives free...(more)
- Having spent 13 years fighting with CPSE and CSE in the Bronx - I think...(more)
- All impartials are run through 131 Livingston.
- This post has been disliked 4 times. I can't stand these posts from rich people bragging about forcing tax payers to pay for expensive evaluations and private schools. Are you proud of your privilege? Help a kid in...(more)
- what do you do for kids in the south Bronx?
- So I should go into debt to pay $6000 for my child to have an evaluation when he is entitled to it through the DOE? The only way we could afford it is to put it on a credit card....(more)
- Do you have a sn child? Do you have any idea what your child costs the doe whether they are in public or private school?
- How is it privilege to ask DOE to follow the law. If you don't like the law then call congress. Further I am closer to the poverty line than being rich.
- because your private neuropsych will be better quality and you own the data
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- Special Needs Ds didn’t get enough points on his behavior chart today to earn screentime, BUT it has to do with a teacher’s aide making it difficult ... Was thinking of allowing a movie, but...(more)
- I would stick to the chart, I think.
- Ditto. Signed, para who relies on parents following through
- Op: I hear you. Here’s what happened today. Boys were teasing and bullying him. He told them to stop. Boys kept up. He went to tell the teacher, who said she was busy. He went...(more)
- ^ but maybe we’ll play a board game or something special instead
- I'd cut him some slack. Sounds like a tough week.
- That’s why I was thinking of watching Planet Earth or something
- I'd cut him some slack. Sounds like a tough week.
- board game sounds good.
- ^ but maybe we’ll play a board game or something special instead
- Op: I hear you. Here’s what happened today. Boys were teasing and bullying him. He told them to stop. Boys kept up. He went to tell the teacher, who said she was busy. He went...(more)
- Ditto. Signed, para who relies on parents following through
- I would stick to the chart, I think.