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mozlady

Hi,

My son is in mainstream school and according to his teacher yesterday evening at parents evening he is doing very well. he is very bright and copes with school very well. At home its a different matter but I know that is not unusual with children with high functioning Autism. Question is my sons teacher wants my sons IEP removing as he believe he doesn't need it. Acidemically he proberly doesn't but emotionally I believe he does. What do I do?  I am in a constant fight with school because they make me believe there is nothing wrong with my son but I have seen 3 different pediticians and they all said he is high functiioning. I just want my son to get what he needs and I am not sure that school are at all intrested in his wellbeing. its all about how intellegent he is. It all goes over my head and I go round and round in circles. I feel that I have no control over my sons wellbeing becasue I am being rail roaded by teachers. What do I do.

 

Please help??

:)

 

  • THank you for your replies, they are very reasuring. I am speaking to his teacher this afternoon, wish me luck. I dont agree that his IEP should be removed and they are going to know it this afternoon. He wouldn't cope in the real world without me and his dad and I am sure there is something there that school can help us with.

    He hasn't got a statement I asked that question with SENCO and she said there is no need for him to be statemented and I never questioned it. Should I have done?

    Thank you so much for all your comments, we will see how we get on today.

    xx :)

     

  • hi there,

    I dont think theres anything to gain from them taking away his IEP, as getting there says its for everything not just the educational stuff, other than of course to make it a whole lot easier for themselves. I believe you hit the nail on the head with the fact that they think he dosnt need it educationally, mainstream seams to revolve around this sole issue, however you also know that he does need it emotionally. My advice dont agree to have it taken away and fight to keep it dont let them railroad you, be as stubborn as you can possibly be surely you will need to agree with them if they are going to remove it, if he suffers emotionally because support is lacking he will suffer educationally anyway dont forget that his emotional well being is paramount to everything else.

    Stay strong for your boy, MUM POWERSmile

  • Hi Mozlady,

    I can't understand what they gain by taking the IEP away.  The IEP is for everything at school, not just the academic stuff.  It could be about learning to form relationships with people, learn to ask to join in with games etc.  Emotional issues are completely valid - coping strategies could certainly be on the IEP.  In additionalneeds.net, in the section 'what is an IEP', they list that it is about whatever the challenges are, be they learning, communication, behavioural or sensory/physical disability. It is also a legal requirement for certain children. 

    My son has all sorts of things on his IEP, from Speech and Language to interaction with other children.

    Keep fighting - more than anyone you know what he needs.  Best of luck x