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[quote=Anonymous]OP again -- the report discussed the results of the evaluation and whether the conclusions were based on observations of my DC or whether they were based on the discussions with me since my DC was unwilling to perform almost all the directed tasks.  I forgot that a social worker also conducted a telephone interview with me and that was included in the report, along with the results of the eval.  During the eligibility meeting the three professionals discussed the report and then we had a conversation about what we (DC's parents) thought and whether there was anything in the report that we thought was inaccurate or otherwise concerned us.  This was truly more of a conversation -- at no time did I get the sense it was "us versus them" or that I was having to fight for something.  They were very open to the questions DH and I posed and one issue that I thought was incorrectly reflected in the report.  Following that the professionals had a discussion (pretty much among themselves but while were sitting there) about whether they thought our DC was eligible for services.  I found the discussion to be very thoughtful and thorough and, unlike the experience of a prior poster, I was actually pretty impressed with the process and had a good experience.  Maybe that's because we were referred from early intervention and had the early intervention coordinator there with us.  Regardless, I thought the meeting was very professional and helpful.  The end result was a qualification for services and referral to the next stage to prepare an IEP.  They advised us to think about our expectations for the IEP in anticipation of the meeting, which I understand will involve the principal and a special ed teacher from our "home" elementary school, although our child could be placed in a preschool program at one of the other schools if it is determined that a different school has a more appropriate program (and assuming full-day preschool is warranted versus receiving tailored services, e.g., two hours of ST and OT each week at our home school).  So we are now waiting to schedule the IEP meeting at which it will be determined what services are appropriate for our DC.  Again, many thanks to the folks who took the time to respond to my original posting, I really appreciate it![/quote]

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