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What should you do if your 6 year old child has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome but the school says the child does not qualify for an IEP?
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∙ 14y ago
File an application for a Due Process Hearing, ie: go to court. A:
A child diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome does not necessarily qualify for an IEP, but probably has Asperger's Syndrome difficulties that will make the child qualify. It will depend on the difficulties the child experiences since the characteristics vary and can range in severity from mild to severe. The link below for the O.A.S.I.S. proposed IEP goals lists difficulties that might need to be addressed by the school. The school might not have been aware that these are issues for students with Asperger's Syndrome and thus not realize that the student needs help in those areas. When working with the school to develop an IEP, be specific about the assistance needed and the difficulty that needs to be resolved. For example, the child might need to have classroom accommodations such as a seat away from a distracting bulletin board or away from noisy students, rather than needing help in certain classes.
When the parents disagree with the school's evaluation about the need for an IEP, the parents can take the child for an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) and ask that the school system pay for it. When the diagnosis is evaluated by professionals with regard to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) who do not think the child meets the eligibility requirements, the parents can ask for a hearing to challenge this decision. If the parents are not satisfied, they can ask for mediation if the school provides that option. The next step is to ask for a due process hearing. If that fails, they can file a complaint with the state education agency explaining what part of IDEA the school violated.
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