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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m not sure why you posted and don’t understand your concern.  Your child doesn’t currently have a 504/IEP and is getting by with private services and you are okay with this.  You are hesitant to pursue anything else.  Correct?

So let it be.  Don’t worry over issues you don’t have.

My kid had an IEP and we found we had to do everything on our own anyway.  When we moved to private school, the things they put in place made it so we didn’t even tell them about the IEP.  We kept the private tutoring.  [/quote]

OP's child has just started in school. I am guessing the child just finished Prek-4 or kindergarten. At this age it is difficult to know what the needs will be, and many parents are in denial. At a minimum, a child with a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental condition should have a 504 plan to give school staff a heads up about the child's specific needs. If the child qualifies for an IEP at this age, I am guessing they need services more than the parents realize.

I know several families whose kids have IEPs - all kids in general education classrooms - and they appreciate the services. IEPs are not designed to offer comprehensive support - they are there to allow the child to access the curriculum. Most children with IEPs also need support outside of school. [/quote]

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