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Anonymous wrote:I would add OT over speech if he has sensory issues because medical OT is a different subspecialty from school OT. No the school will not tell you that he needs more--doing that can put them on the hook for paying for it.

Since speech is for artic I agree with this. And if it’s easier, swim/gymnastics/martial arts can be very helpful for strength and coordination too. Plus it’s nice for him to have something he is good at and progresses at - the martial arts systems have this built in and it’s great!

I would do speech over OT as I thought OT except for things like cutting, holding a pencil and more concrete things was a huge waste of time. The swim/gymnastics/martial arts is a better suggestion.

We have had a great experience with OT for executive functioning, play skills and emotional regulation/social skills

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would add OT over speech if he has sensory issues because medical OT is a different subspecialty from school OT. No the school will not tell you that he needs more--doing that can put them on the hook for paying for it.

Since speech is for artic I agree with this. And if it’s easier, swim/gymnastics/martial arts can be very helpful for strength and coordination too. Plus it’s nice for him to have something he is good at and progresses at - the martial arts systems have this built in and it’s great!

I would do speech over OT as I thought OT except for things like cutting, holding a pencil and more concrete things was a huge waste of time. The swim/gymnastics/martial arts is a better suggestion.

Anonymous wrote:I would use medical/ outpatient services for any and all areas of need. So if needed: PT, OT, speech, developmental pediatrician, medication, counseling, and social skills group (often taught by counselors, social workers, and other professions). You can’t rely on the public school system to meet all of your child’s needs. These are also medical conditions and medical providers treat them. You can use your insurance or private pay. And if your insurance doesn’t cover them, I hope parents are advocating just as hard for better insurance coverage just like they’re advocating for better Special education supports.

This is super helpful. I wish this would shared more clearly by pediatricians and early intervention programs. Thanks

Anonymous wrote:I would add OT over speech if he has sensory issues because medical OT is a different subspecialty from school OT. No the school will not tell you that he needs more--doing that can put them on the hook for paying for it.

Since speech is for artic I agree with this. And if it’s easier, swim/gymnastics/martial arts can be very helpful for strength and coordination too. Plus it’s nice for him to have something he is good at and progresses at - the martial arts systems have this built in and it’s great!

I would use medical/ outpatient services for any and all areas of need. So if needed: PT, OT, speech, developmental pediatrician, medication, counseling, and social skills group (often taught by counselors, social workers, and other professions). You can’t rely on the public school system to meet all of your child’s needs. These are also medical conditions and medical providers treat them. You can use your insurance or private pay. And if your insurance doesn’t cover them, I hope parents are advocating just as hard for better insurance coverage just like they’re advocating for better Special education supports.

Anonymous wrote:I would add OT over speech if he has sensory issues because medical OT is a different subspecialty from school OT. No the school will not tell you that he needs more--doing that can put them on the hook for paying for it.

OP here. thanks. That is what I was thinking that they cant say he needs more.

Do it as early as possible. Getting hours in privately becomes more difficult once school starts because your kid doesn't have as much time.

I would add OT over speech if he has sensory issues because medical OT is a different subspecialty from school OT. No the school will not tell you that he needs more--doing that can put them on the hook for paying for it.

At 3, the only outside service I'd want is speech, if he has delayed communication. A school day is already really long for a 3 year old, but communication is important enough to be worth adding.

Anything else, you can see what his needs are as he gets older.

From the start, age two but the school system did not divide much for us and the quality was bad.

I see alot of posts about private providers and am wondering how I know if what my child would benefit from additional support outside of his IEP. He is 3, just got an IEP, was in early intervention previously. He gets a special ed teacher 2x a week, speech 2x, and OT 1x. Mainly speech articulation, probably ADHD later on though current diagnosis is developmental delay.

When we were in early intervention, I got to see more of what the teachers were doing with him, but now that his services are all done at pre-school, I dont see what they are doing with him first hand. I think/ they say he is making progress but how do I know if he could benefit from more? Would a county special ed teacher tell me if he did or is this something I should seek out?