My son 14 had trouble in school last year he has an IEP but the school thinks he should just learn to deal

Question

he has ts,ocd,adhd,sleep ap. goes to school in ohio any place i can call to get more help for him in school

Answer 1

I know your dealing with a lot of stuff when a child has all these problems, but this site may give you some information that would be helpful.

Answer 2

If he has an active IEP w/ all of those as his "disabilities", going to the district office for his school district should do. I mean, your child and you have an official document and rights. Your son needs accommodations in the classroom, extra time to complete/turn in assignments, etc. I don't doubt you have done so already, but speak out more and request meetings with his teachers and administrators to discuss further modifications for him. He should eventually "compensate" for any disadvantages, but just learn how to "deal" without assistance, in high school? That school doesn't sound too helpful...

Answer 3

what do those stand for?

Answer 4

What do you want the school to do?  What do they want your son to do?

Answer 5

As a 14 year old, this IEP should actually be a TIEP (T is for transitional).  Given his disabilities, learning to "deal" with it requires the school system to first teach him how to do that.

Remember.....your child's IEP is a legal and binding document that not only must be followed but it is the responsibility of the school to provide you with documentation to prove he is actually recieving those services listed within the IEP.  Also, the transitional portion is added to older student's IEPs because these kids are reaching the time in their lives when post secondary school goals are needed...aka, life on their own. Make sure they comply with this as well.

If your school continues to give you a hard time, you can seek a outside advocate to mediate the IEP. Also, if the school completes a reevaluation and concludes that he no longer requires ESE services, or as much support for that matter, you can request a third party not employed by the school system to complete the evaluation....at the cost of the SCHOOL.  If this school system continues to ignore your son's needs, contact a lawyer. Even the mention of this will usually create a complete 360.

hope this helps.