Frustration
Today has been a disappointing day. I was hoping that the initial meeting with Waverly's teacher regarding the IEP would have gone better. It seems that we have a long road ahead of us, in terms of advocating for Wavey. My concern today was mostly for her safety. She requires CONSTANT attention and the teacher said that Waverly has run away from the class when they are on the playground, wandered away and ended up in another classroom, and puts everything she can find in her mouth (including small chokeables). The teacher or her assistant has to be with Wavey at all times. Based on this information, I am going to begin the fight to get an aide assigned to Waverly. I will meet with the school officials on Tuesday to do the official IEP review. I plan to go armed with information on Sanfilippo. I think they just do not understand the scope of this horrible disease.
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But I am praying, praying that solutions will come and like amy above said, that someone is already lined up. I'll mark Tuesday as a day for extra prayer about this.
Don't worry friend God is in your side!!
We love you in Christ!!!
I am a Taylor grad with a master's degree and 10 years of experience in special education. I've been following your blog ever since you were featured in some Taylor alumni prayer wall or something like that. Anyhow, what I wanted to say is if you ever want to email me with questions about special education law or just want to vent to someone who understands, I'd be happy to offer my support in any way possible.
Deb Miller TU'96