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[quote=Anonymous]First, I'm wondering if people typically begin medication before or after implementation of an IEP. Our child is just in K but was diagnosed last year. Have not started medication yet, but we feel it is the next step (and it is also being suggested by his psych). We have already met with the school and implemented some accommodations/interventions this year (e.g., special chair for rug and movin sit cushion for chair, privacy screen for table work, weighted vest, behavior contracts). Many of his behaviors have improved, but there are still some impulsivity/personal space issues, and the attentional problems are not really alleviated by these interventions (except for the privacy screen, which is helping ever so slightly). So we are sort of at this juncture, trying to figure out what's next. Basically, we (and his psych and OT) feel that he needs an IEP, plus medication. But I'm wondering what other things we could possibly include in an IEP at this point, as we've already implemented quite a bit. Do we try medication first and then revisit the IEP idea after we see what issues are helped? He is a very bright kid and seems interested in learning, but he has an extremely difficult time sitting still and completing tasks (or he will rush through them and produce really sloppy work), especially if they are "boring."

If anyone has an IEP for a young child (e.g., K-1), what does it look like?[/quote]

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