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07.21.08, 14:05 PM Preschool/Kids
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Any ideas on creating an IEP. I have an almost 3 year old son (8/7/05) and just in the last two months we noticed that he has some issues - definitely sensory, speech develop. etc. We have our CPSE meeting in a week and I have no idea what to ask for. I have a feeling they will recommend an all special needs class opposed to an integrated. But how much OT and Speech can I ask for without getting laughed at? Would they give him a SEIT in an integrated program? This is all so confusing and overwhelming. Any thoughts greatly appreciated [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Preschool/Kids 07.21.08, 02:05 PM Flag

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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:07 PM Flag

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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:58 PM Flag

What do the evaluators recommend? The max amount of SEIT hrs is 15 hrs for an integrated program. Any more than that and CPSE will say your ds should be in a SN class. Ask for as much OT and Speech as you think is necessary. I had a friend whose son had 5 days of therapy -- 3 days OT, 2 days speech (or the other way around). If you're in District 3 (meeting with Sybill), ask for more than you need because you will probably get less. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:08 PM Flag

Whoever is doing the evaluations should be able to give you an idea of what to ask for (or what you can get). Because my ds was accepted to a special ed preschool he didn't get any additional services. If your son doesn't need socialization then you can ask for services at home or at a center like Making Milestones if you prefer it. If you are getting a SEIT ask for one to cover all the hours (this is much easier for scheduling from your end and harder for them). [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:21 PM Flag

my ds is in an excellent CTT Pre-K class (they take 3 years old) and has Speech in school and we bring him to OT [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.21.08, 03:32 PM Flag

You don't create the IEP, the CPSE does. Have you had him evaluated yet? For sensory, there are providers/gyms that will do evaluation on site; for speech/language, etc., a private or city evaluator will do test either at your home or at a center. They usually prescribe SEIT under 14 hours and OT in 30 or 45-minute segments (like 2 @ 45). Same for play therapy, etc. You don't do the asking - they usually tell you. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.21.08, 04:19 PM Flag

From what I've read, ideally you and the CPSE come up with a plan together. I've heard that you should have some idea of what your child needs before your meeting so you can negotiate if you feel the services aren't enough. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:58 AM Flag

Yes, I have had him evaluated and my meeting is in a week . [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:00 PM Flag

Would you mind sharing the name of the school? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:59 AM Flag