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I’m sorry. It’s a tough place to be in. Definitely start the IEP process.  It takes awhile to get it in place and might not even be in place before this PHP. So you might need to informally work with counselors to make sure school work is sent to the PHP if they request it. [b]You might also need the equivalent of home and hospital services if your daughter is capable.[/b]

As to IEP services for PHP, it will depend on what type of PHP - daily during the school day, after school?

You will also need supports for going back to school. Will you need a special placement or can she return to her home school - that will have to be decided.

There are things like a flash pass and extra time which are pretty generic to everyone. But the specifics of her plan are going to depend on her condition. Most important thing is to get the IEP ball rolling. It was a long process for us because things had to keep getting moved due to frequent hospitalizations. It took four extra months to get a plan in place. [/quote]

Thanks for this. What are home and hospital services that could be available? Do I speak with the hospital's social worker when we start discussing discharge?

The PHP I am looking at is during the school day. I had hoped with her first hospitalization that it would be after school, but with a second hospitalization less than a week later, I'm thinking she needs more intensive treatment. I do not know if she will be allowed to return to her home school. She threatened suicide at school and had a plan. Does anyone know the point at which MCPS would say she needs a special placement? She is pretty popular in school and very athletic so leaving the school for a different one would add to her anxiety.

She already has a 504 with the flash pass and extra time. What other items should I be considering?[/quote]

I am so sorry your family is struggling with this and wanted to send out big hugs.

Our DD (16) has struggled with suicidal ideation, major depression and anxiety for awhile.  She has an IEP that includes:

* Flash pass when needs to take a break from class.
* Essential assignments only for grading (additional assignments that can be completed are added in but not a requirement for grade)
* Access to small group classrooms
* Extra time on tests
* Access to a quiet space for assessments/tests
* Ability to leave class to meet with counselor (students in general should be able to do this)
* Access to Emotional Disability/CSS program within school pyramid

Trying to remember what else we have in the IEP, but those are the big ones.  If she is with Fairfax County, they waive the child's responsibility for assignments and tests while hospitalized or in day-time PHP.  That way the child can focus on their mental health during those times.  I would imagine other school systems do the same, but please check to verify.  That way you don't have to worry about her struggling to catch up on assignments and tests for grading. [/quote]

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