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[doreenc68]

That time of the year is here again. IEP meeting time. I believe Jake's meeting will go without incident. He is doing so very well; I have almost no concerns. I would even be receptive if it's decided that he doesn't really even need an IEP for next year. He doesn't need adaptive PE anymore; I think his fine motor skills are age appropriate now

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[neat_rox]

Thank you for clearing up my misunderstandings. I'm sure with all of the experts that you've seen, the school is bound to listen and hopefully will determine the best services for Andrew. My son also attended a 0-3 program here and received OT and SLT services through them. Then he transferred to the preschool through the public schools for 3 years, also getting OT and SLT services. These services continued for kindergarten and part of 1st grade and then they added time in the Resource Room and psychological consulting. On his IEP, he is labeled as "Developmentally Delayed" which was what was from the original diagnosis when he was three. I'm told that we won't change that until he is 9 (which comes up in November). From there, I don't know if they'll switch it to "Speech/Language Impaired" or "Autism Spectrum Disorder". Maybe it will depend on what is causing him the most difficulty at the time. In any case, he'll still receive services and probably will throughout his whole academic life. I hope that Andrew can get OT at least through your school.

It sounds like your school district is a bit gun shy when it comes to autism. I'd think that they'd make sure to give services so that they don't get sued for ignoring a child.

My youngest also began T-ball and is on a team called the "Raptors". This is his second year of playing and he loves it so much They are so cute out there on the field, aren't they?!

This has been the first week that things have been okay with Daniel. I am wondering if it is the new medication, Concerta, that he's been on now for 2 weeks. He has been less explosive and more focused. There have been a few bumps along the way but nothing like the daily mood swings we were on. I'm glad Andrew is doing well also.

hugs back!

Danise

[doreenc68]

Went to T-ball again last night, and yes they do look so cute out there! On his turn up at bat, David hit the ball, and then insteade of running to first base, he chased after his ball! LOL He had all the spectators laughing! When he's out in the field, he's always in the "ready postion", crouching with hands on knees. Too cute! His 4th birthday is Thursday, and he's having a party with 5 of his little friends. Lightening McQueen theme.

Hope Daniel is still doing well on his Concerta. I'll always go for less explosive! Andrew's doing pretty well too this week.

[neat_rox]

Cute and funny story!

My Carter's birthday is next Wednesday and we'll have a LEGO themed party for him a week from Saturday. I hope David had a good time at his party!

And Daniel has been awesome on his new combination of meds. Glad Andrew is good.