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[quote=Anonymous]We're in MoCo and my DD gets speech for 1/2 hour twice a week and OT twice a month. But just as valuable have been the classroom supports she gets from the IEP - for example, she is seated near the teacher, or in the front, she gets visual cues, extra time for her work and repeated instructions (she has a processing delay).

It's really quite hard to get a para educator, from what I understand, even when the school acknowledges learning challenges, but maybe some support in the classroom similar to what my DD gets would benefit your DS. Our school doesn't have a social group but I think the IEP can specify social goals, which would basically involve the teacher being aware of your DS's social challenges and gently facilitating connections and interaction. Also, if your son has low tone or weak core muscles, some OT would definitely be beneficial - though they do focus only on issues that directly impact your child on the classroom, like handwriting, etc.
Sometimes they address social issues by doing an OT group instead of one-on-one.

So even if your DS isn't eligible for an aide, there are certainly supports that can be put in place to support him.
My DD is also on grade level but would struggle so much more without her IEP.[/quote]

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