Kimberlee,
I forgot to add that you want to frame your goals in an educational context.
Think how your goals can fit into a school day and help your son achieve his
acedemic goals.  Sometimes it helps to learn the lingo.  Also, I agree with
Mag that seeking a private evaluation and tx. is often helpful, like have a
tutor for your child.

Beth T. the OT

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Subject: Re: Living On Own


Thank you all for your suggestions.  I have had a person from the county
Mental Health dept. come to the IEP meetings before, but he doesn't really
know much about the school system and how it works.  I will see if I can
find
a parent advocate with a state agency who might be able to help me.  I also
plan on talking to a couple of the therapists beforehand to discuss some
things I consider problems, so they won't get defensive during the meeting.

Kimberlee, mom to Stefan (4) and Alex (9)