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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You mentioned autistic tendencies ... did they actually do an ADOS?

My DS was being routed towards ED with a lot of similar issues in K, though he tended to turn everything inward so was threatening suicide vs being aggressive towards other students.  Turns out a lot of it was related to ASD, anxiety, and LD.

In our county, I'm doing my best to keep him as far from the ED label as possible.  I don't know if MoCo is any different but I'd much rather the school understand that unwanted behavior is originating from ASD & anxiety vs just writing it off as "willful" and treating it punitively.  Because then if they actually give him the supports he needs because of his ASD and anxiety, he won't have the behavior problems.

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This has been my experience as well. Once my child started getting adequate supports for anxiety and ASD/ADHD combined, the behaviors have mostly gone away. And even with some behaviors now, they are not as extreme (like hitting, work refusal, etc.). When a child is adequately supported, they should be able to perform much better. Don't let the school label your child as a behavior "problem." That is so easy for them and puts all the pressure and blame on your child and you. [/quote]

My child's experience as well. The year before ASD diagnosis, in a poor fit school, was terrible  -- hitting, biting, screaming, meltdowns. With a diagnosis and a better fit school, all the aggressive behavior disappeared and meltdowns got much better.[/quote]

I agree with everyone else that your school is not providing the supports and services your DD needs.  Doesn't matter what her diagnosis (or IQ) is at this point.

The neuropsych eval should have recommendations for what supports and services are necessary in the IEP and the neuropsych who did the testing should tell you what schools and programs in the area will be a better fit.

From your description, the current school sounds like a complete ineffective mess.  While the FBA/BIP is a good idea, a FBA/BIP needs good teachers who can follow the plan.[/quote]

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