As I sit here and think about the wide range of emotions I've had the last couple weeks, it's pretty crazy.
FRUSTRATION has been one big one. I've literally spent hours on the phone with our insurance company, doctors offices, etc....then through in the emails to various people. I have felt like I've been running in circles in some instances. I really have. In the end, somethings have worked out while others are still out there in limbo....if you know me, you know that I don't do great with limbo. Not one of my favorite places to be.
In my previous post I wrote about the frutrations I have experiencing trying to get in with a child psych...well, that one worked out. We have an appointment with the person who was our first choice! It's not until February 15 but after the envelope of paperwork I got today, it's probably a good thing that it's a ways off! :-) Have I mentioned how much I HATE paperwork?
Right now I am also in the process of trying to figure out the next steps to get Dylan set up with an IEP. Asperger's is NOT an automatic IEP...we still have to prove that he needs one. I feel very strongly that he does. Several other professionals also feel this way...now we just have to convince the school district of the same thing and honestly, that's not an easy thing to do at all! I have contacted CESA for some help with this. I honestly don't feel like I can do this on my own. Dylan had evaluations done at the beginning of this school year and didn't qualify for services...well, he did but our team determined that the areas that qualified him weren't impacting his education or while he was at school. I so regret not pushing harder during the meeting but honestly, i was feeling so overwhelmed at that time that I couldn't really think straight.
I have real concerns about him going into kindergarten without an IEP.......
That also brings to me to our work at figuring out which elementary school he'll be going to. Our home school may not be an option because of one of the special education teachers there who Kira had for a year and I cannot even stand the thought of Dylan having this teacher in his day...and I cannot even think about having to deal with her. We had such a negative experience with her a year ago that we've made the decision that if she is still there, Dylan will need to go to another school. I'm goign to check one out that isn't far from us soon. I was supposed to go today but my sweet boy got sick at school so I had to go pick him up just at the time I was supposed to meeting with the principal. I'm confident that we'll find a good match for him. Fingers are crossed tightly that this teacher will just retire....that would be good for any child that has to come into contact with her.
So that's where I am today.........
Right now I am also in the process of trying to figure out the next steps to get Dylan set up with an IEP. Asperger's is NOT an automatic IEP...we still have to prove that he needs one. I feel very strongly that he does. Several other professionals also feel this way...now we just have to convince the school district of the same thing and honestly, that's not an easy thing to do at all! I have contacted CESA for some help with this. I honestly don't feel like I can do this on my own. Dylan had evaluations done at the beginning of this school year and didn't qualify for services...well, he did but our team determined that the areas that qualified him weren't impacting his education or while he was at school. I so regret not pushing harder during the meeting but honestly, i was feeling so overwhelmed at that time that I couldn't really think straight.
I have real concerns about him going into kindergarten without an IEP.......
That also brings to me to our work at figuring out which elementary school he'll be going to. Our home school may not be an option because of one of the special education teachers there who Kira had for a year and I cannot even stand the thought of Dylan having this teacher in his day...and I cannot even think about having to deal with her. We had such a negative experience with her a year ago that we've made the decision that if she is still there, Dylan will need to go to another school. I'm goign to check one out that isn't far from us soon. I was supposed to go today but my sweet boy got sick at school so I had to go pick him up just at the time I was supposed to meeting with the principal. I'm confident that we'll find a good match for him. Fingers are crossed tightly that this teacher will just retire....that would be good for any child that has to come into contact with her.
So that's where I am today.........
hey girl, your blog was recommended to me by a sweet friend who knows you IRL. I am in Oklahoma, and my son is 14 1/2 and has Aspergers. I have been exactly where you are right now. I remember it like it was yesterday. I just wanted to tell you that I will be reading your blog and I am here if you ever need or want to talk to someone who has been there. I am here to listen, to talk with or to serve as a sounding board for all the things YOU are going to feel but don't think you can say out loud. I'm on facebook too. I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. Hang in there mama - you can do this.
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