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[quote=Anonymous]Here is a little bit about the process. (and it seems you have already done the steps) but I'll share regardless

Write a letter saying that you suspect the disability is having an adverse educational impact on your child and that you are requesting an evaluation for an IEP that would provide special instruction to your child.

MCPS must schedule an "IEP screening meeting" within 30 days at which time they will consider whether there is "reasonable suspicion" of an "educational disability" that necessitates "special instruction". At this meeting, you must make an argument with some supporting evidence on the three prongs of the test for an IEP -- 1) disorder, 2) adverse educational impact and 3) need for special instruction. ADHD qualifies as one of the disorders under the "Other Health Impairment" category of the main educational disability law, IDEA.

If you pass the "screening meeting," the school system will be obliged to evaluate your child. At this screening meeting, if you pass, the team will decide about evaluations. This is the time to specifically request the OT evaluation (not really clear why you want this as part of the ADHD evaluation, but make the argument why and ask.) IME, the school psychologist asks you to sign a pretty blanket consent to evaluate. If you want something specific in terms of evaluation, request it in writing. The school psych will, at a minimum, do an IQ tests, some achievement testing and a classroom observation. Parents and teachers will be asked to fill out a checklist.

MCPS has 60 days in which to conduct the evaluation and schedule the final "IEP determination" meeting. At this meeting, the three prongs of the IEP test will be re-examined, and if you can prove all three prongs, then school will have to provide an IEP. There is then another 30 days to write the IEP plan. 
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