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[quote=Anonymous]The OP mentions that their daughter has been found walking the halls of the school alone, without an adult. I would guess that is the behavior that has led to suspensions. OP also says their child gets defiant when she has shut down but does not say what that defiance looks like.

OP: I would ask for this topic to be moved to the special needs forum, you will get better input from the parents there who have been there, done that.

The school is letting you know that there is a serious problem. Most kids, regardless of grades, do not just leave the classroom and wander. I think that is called eloping, even if they are staying inside the school. It might not be eloping if they are not leaving the school building but it is an issue.

I would start by emailing the school, include the Principal, Vice Principal, Counselor, and Teacher requesting your child be evaluated for an IEP. List your concerns, ie the things leading to suspension. Put it in writing, that starts a clock where the school has to get back to you and arrange for a meeting to discuss the situation and steps to address the situation, including a formal evaluation.

Keep a log of their calls, what is said and what the outcome was. Send an email to the Teacher, Counselor, Vice Principal and Principal with your understanding of the call. Every time. The school wants to avoid formal documentation, you want the documentation.

I did not see you say that you have had your child evaluated, I did see you say that she is in lay therapy. If you have not had her evaluated I would start that process. Kids leaving he classroom and wandering solo is not common in ES. Defiant behavior can be highly problematic. Your job, and the schools, is to figure out what is causing the behavior and how to address it. [/quote]

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