What do I do if my child’s school is just not working? Well, let’s tackle the issue of school.
- If he has an IEP or 504 Plan ask for a meeting to make some revisions. (Consider working with a professional advocate if this is less than a friendly situation).
- Move him to another school (this might require some research and possibly moving).
- Homeschool
Remember, don’t do anything rash if you have a more impulsive personality. Also, get going toward action if you lean toward passivity.
If your professionals outside of school aren’t working or you are uncomfortable, here are some steps.
- If there is something outrageous, don’t go back again or allow them to come to you home again. Let any supervisors know what happened.
- If there isn’t progress or you are unhappy after several weeks, just end services. You can cancel future appointments. There is no need to give a reason unless you want. If they come to your home, you will need to set an ending date. You can tell them you are taking a break from this service, for now. Again, no explanation is necessary. Realize the person or agency may want an explanation, but that’s up to you.
As a parent, you are the keeper of the keys of what services you want to pursue. She’s your child and you have a lot of wisdom and experience to evaluate others who work with her.
