That's such bullshit, msbelle. Owen reads at 4th grade level and does great on math, science, and social studies--doesn't mean he doesn't need therapy and special ed support.

they say "he has no learning disability", but since he had never been tested, we actually don;t know if he does or not.

As far as I know, there are other grounds for creating IEPs, so I would keep on them about it. I know it's not easy, though.

oh, we will get one this year. Like I said, we just recently had a full psych eval done, so I will go in with that and start requesting things.

The rule is typically that they "suspect" a disability. Have some tests run, then decide whether or not the child does have a disability which impeded their ability to function without support in the school environment. It's my experience that they will reject the "suspicion" for a time if it suits them.

You can request a copy of the school district's handbook for parents of special education students to get the rules for each district.

msbelle, when I had Owen evaluated at the end of the school year, they put wrote off the evaluation as "do not suspect" a disability, mainly due to timing. I had to start the process all over again in the fall, which was sort of annoying.

Good luck. I figured once you have the Dx, you're in a better position to start requesting more from the school.

Good luck msbelle. Hoping things work out for the best for you and mac.

That quote above has me increasingly livid. I'm looking to see if anyone makes note of the fact that the GOP is basically saying "Yeah we're fucking with people's health care not so much because we really think it's a good thing to do, but because we want to be giant pricks to Obama!" Not one commentary I've read on the article does anyone stop and say WTF you arrogant douchebags!?!?!?!

We specifically did not want the school district tests to be the first tests given to him. The psychologist we hired to do the eval came recommended from the therapist and she believes what he does is much more thorough.

The psychologist we hired to do the eval came recommended from the therapist and she believes what he does is much more thorough.

My bet is that's absolutely true. At any rate, I know how hard it can be to get it all set up and in place. ~Ma for the process.

We specifically did not want the school district tests to be the first tests given to him.

Good choice, msbelle. We are blessed to have a great IEP team. Even when an official IEP isn't scheduled they constantly communicate via email--this is in a school with four, 4th grade classes.

Much good luck to you and mac, msbelle. I really hope things look up on the school front for him!

Just placed my fall/winter shirt order. Had to not order some long sleeved polo shirts I would have liked due to them only having that style available in burnt orange or chartruese (don't work with my coloring!), but I did end up with five shirts for $80 including shipping--one sweatshirt, two flannel plaid button-downs, and two longsleeved t-shirts.

I figure these, plus the sweater and three other longsleeved Ts I currently have, should be fine for this winter, and then I'll be replacing them with much smaller shirts next year (these were 34/36, and by next year, I should be down to 22/24).