Yes, our son has an IEP. We just did his yearly review.
September 13
Starting the school year with an open conversation with your child's teacher is such an important step. Here's a helpful guide on what to cover:
Physical Needs
- Your child may tire more easily than other kids, so rest breaks or the option to go home if exhausted can help
- Some physical education activities may need to be Show Full Answer
Starting the school year with an open conversation with your child's teacher is such an important step. Here's a helpful guide on what to cover:
Physical Needs
- Your child may tire more easily than other kids, so rest breaks or the option to go home if exhausted can help
- Some physical education activities may need to be modified or replaced with safer alternatives
- Mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs may be needed
Learning & Cognitive Needs
- MD can sometimes affect memory and concentration, not just muscles
- Your child may benefit from extra time on tests or assignments
- Handwriting may be difficult, so typed assignments or assistive technology can help
Emotional Needs
- Fatigue and frustration can sometimes lead to emotional outbursts — this is part of the condition, not bad behavior
- Medications like steroids can also affect mood and behavior It's also worth asking the school about setting up an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 plan, which formally outlines the support your child needs.
Your child's medical team can provide documentation to share with the school, making these conversations much easier. Don't hesitate to loop them in!
August 4
Awesome. You can always add or subtract to it. Rest times ect... read them thoroughly because some special education teachers like to generalize due to the never ending documentation required for each child, but it's a binding legal document. Prayers.
September 13
I hope you have an IEP or 504, so that he will get what you feel he needs through out the day.
September 13
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