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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with a lot of what PP said, although I wouldn’t assume that because your DC was diagnosed a bit later, you don’t need support or the recommendations are generic.

The IEP is completely separate from any interventions outside of school. I would pursue the IEP simultaneously with getting other therapies in place- both take longer than you think they should. Your school system should have a parent resource center with materials about the special ed process in your district. The first step is to email the principal and say you just received a private evaluation and you would like to request an evaluation for special ed services.

As for the other services, I would start with the one or two addressing the issues you feel are most impacting DC’s life right now. Figuring out what insurance will pay for, finding providers that fit into your schedule, etc all take time and a lot of mental energy.

I’m not sure what you mean by “general therapy”. I have found it more useful to really focus on what what specific things we need to work on - the more specific the better- and then find the best provider to address. Also, sometimes the best intervention is parenting coaching rather than a kid-focused.

Good luck! My kid was diagnosed at age 11, and it’s important to remember that it’s a marathon, not a sprint. [/quote]

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