Finally got an IEP, under the Autism designation

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Just wanted to share our joy and relief that we were finally able to get our AS/ADHD son an IEP based on Autism, and not just "Speech/Behavior." The district initially rejected this, but the team working with our son basically overruled and agreed collectively that the autism heading would be the most appropriate for him, all things considered.

We are thrilled.

Also, I just received an email from my husband's aunt - one of her grandkids has been dx'd with autism at age two.

Congratulations -- this is definitely a step forward.

Kris

cool! I am going today for a meeting to get myself an IEP.

The most appropriate designation ends up making a lot of difference. I am so glad this is moving forward in a positive way for you! GOOD LUCK!

I was never under autism, I was under Other Health Impaired.

We were almost OHI, but I wanted percision, so it's autism. I like it this way. Otherwise, it seems that too many issues will be brought to the surface and the core will be lost (autism).

Team/others love to say "I like to treat the symptoms" which is fine and dandy, but you can't understand the symptoms in the right way, if you're not considering the catalyst (autism).


I've come to loathe this statement "I like to consider the symptoms" because it's been used to dismiss my son's autism as superfluous and an "unnecessary" label. Therefore, I had to go after it myself because I realized how important it was for him and others who dealt with him.

Yes--go for autism if that is indeed the diagnosis and you're sure. It's a complex disorder so team would rather NOT attend to it because it makes things, well---more complicated.

equinn

Congratulations!

Congratulations! My son is under Autism (Asperger's Syndrome).

Thanks everyone! Cross your fingers that our new school will be a good one, perhaps even (dare I dream?) better than the last!

Btw, if anyone here has any specific knowledge/experience of Rhode Island public schools, I'd really love to hear about it.