Hello All,
My name is Amber Im mom to 5 year old Alivia who I strongly believe has SPD. as do LD teachers who have observed her, and an OT specializing in SPD. I have taken Alivia to a countless number of specialist, therapist, and begged for the help of the school child study team for the past year. This September Alivia entered kindergarten. The first week of school her teacher began sending home notes about Alivia's inability to perform on the required level for kindergarten. Keep in mind that last year her pre~k teacher also expressed concerns to myself as well as the child study team, where a 504 was recommended and out into place 2 days before the last day of school. This year with a minimal 504 in place that her pre~k teacher and I out together. ( either of us having knowledge on just what would work ) I thought things may go better. I THOUGHT WRONG ! Her teacher described the 504 as completely ineffective and pushed for an eval as did I. We have had 2 I and RS meets and 1 ID meeting as of today.....still NOTHING. A member of the child study team told me and I quote " we are not here to help your daughter, her problems have nothing to do with the child study team " and that they did not feel an eval. was necessary. They told me that all of Alivia issues could be addressed with a revamp of her 504plan. I was given no suggestions and left to figure it out as they shifted blame now to the 504 team. Im sure you all can somewhat understand my frustrations at this point. Tomorrow I will go into to yet ANOTHER meeting where I was given a heads up as to what may go down...they are now saying the board will not approve an aide for my daughter !!!!! IM AT MY WITS END ~~~~ TALK ME DOWN ! any suggestions would be greatly appreciate !!