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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Keep it! I'd give them the benefit of the doubt that they are solution-focused and trying to help.  It sounds like the school is proactive with the sensory room and the school counselor reaching out to provide supports without needing an IEP or 504 plan.  It's a good sign that they're not just throwing up their hands until things get REALLY bad or you get an IEP requiring them to provide these services.

That said, I am a little confused about the sequence.  My understanding is that an FBA requires data gathering -- did they do that already, or is this meeting just the kick-off for that?

I don't think you need to bring anyone with you, unless you think you'll have trouble remembering everything that was said (a possibility).  Can your spouse/child's parent come?[/quote]

The FBA is the data-gathering portion of the process on which the BIP will be based. They've either already collected data individually and are meeting to discuss it or are meeting to determine who will collect data and when. I can't tell from the OP which is the case. I don't see a reason to not move forward now as this process will only provide more info for your private assessment.[/quote]

OP here:  The school counselor said they were meeting to discuss the FBA.  I have not yet been asked to sign anything in regard to that.  The counselor did send home a Authorization for release/exchange of confidential information form for me to sign in relation to his private therapist.  Is this a good idea?  My son has only been to 2 session with his psychologist so I'm unsure what insight she would have at this point. [/quote]

If you want to continue to work the private therapist then sign.  Since you're only 2 sessions in, you'll have to trust your gut.[/quote]

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