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[quote=Anonymous]If you want your child evaluated before kindergarten, you’ll need to go through Child Find, not the school directly. If your child qualifies for an IEP, they may be able to receive PEP services for the rest of this school year and then continue with the IEP when they start kindergarten.

If you don’t go through Child Find/PEP and your child starts school without an evaluation, the school may want to see how they do in the classroom first before officially starting the evaluation process.

A diagnosis alone doesn’t automatically qualify a child for an IEP. There has to be an educational impact that affects their learning at school. Many kids with autism do have an educational impact, but not all.

I’m sorry you haven’t had a great experience with your principal. You might want to reach out to the special education teacher, as they might have more information to share regarding IEPS versus the principal. I have found that a lot of principals don't have special ed backgrounds and don't always know the process.

It can be hard to say which schools are “better” because staff can change a lot from year to year. Teachers, special educators, and principals move around, so it’s usually best to choose the area that works best for your family.

Like above posters said, be a strong advocate for your child! [/quote]

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