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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm confused by the process of evaluation for special education services. My child just started preschool and struggled a lot the first few weeks of school with everything - speaking, paying attention, potty training, etc. We ended up meeting with the school to get her evaluated to see if she needs speech therapy and other services. It's just taking forever - we won't meet about the evaluations until January. Is there a required time frame for the process? We are in a charter school if that makes a difference.

Until school started we were unaware of any issues...she is not the most verbal, but her development has been within the normal range for all the milestones they ask about at the pediatrician.[/quote]

Definitely keep the pediatrician informed about the situation and ask for their opinion about [i]anything [/i]the school says to you. Pediatricians have experience with many different schools and childcare settings that could help you in determining a good learning environment for your child.

You can also check out the DCUM forum on Kids with Special Needs for help with evaluation process questions and deciphering special education jargon.

Best of luck.  [/quote]

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