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Kam :
You absolutely have the right temperament and outlook to help Lu be successful. A lot of people will always have a lot of opinions for you, but what is most important is what you and the team agree on. Lu sounds like she is in the least restrictive environment right now, and has made progress. Being around peers her age consistently could really help her start speaking more. Or it may not, and that’s okay! That’s when you can turn to more AAC conversations. You’ve got this!
2026-10-25 18:17:48
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Eli :
Behavior Analyst here! If the school doesn’t offer 1:1 support through the district. I know a lot of ABA companies can provide in-school 1:1 BHT/RBT support through insurance. Worth looking into!
2026-10-15 21:32:36
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slp123 :
But Lus needs are NOT driven by staff resources or availability. It’s based on student needs! She needs speech to be successful
2026-10-15 22:15:28
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Sanderson-sister :
With AAC you have to model, model, model. Without expectation. Or there are some low tech things she could use. Using picture symbols. She really needs an AAC evaluation to determine what is going to work best for her.
2026-10-15 21:52:41
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Jenna Michele :
PLEASE let the speech therapist teach her to use the device, I've had so many parents just do it themselves and it ends up a mess. SLPs are trained to teach both the children and parents to use the device
2026-10-15 23:30:38
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mia parron :
have you guys considered having a RBT who’s with her all day at school?
2026-10-15 21:15:44
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jae’La :
i would be really careful about concluding that AAC is not appropriate because he refused it when it was tried once. AAC is not a single device or one-time intervention. a proper AAC process looks at the child’s motor, sensory, language, cognitive, and access needs and then determines what system actually fits them. a child can reject a device because it is unfamiliar, overwhelming, poorly modeled, too demanding, or simply not the right system. AAC also has to be modeled consistently by adults without requiring the child to use it every time. one refusal is data, but it is not enough data to rule AAC out. the goal here is making sure she has reliable access to communication in whatever modalities work for her speech, gestures, signs, AAC, or a combination.
2026-10-16 01:02:34
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wren :
Not all special education classrooms have kids with negative behavioral issues, it would be just as likely for her to be exposed to things through a gen ed K class
2026-10-15 22:37:13
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Jodi Basher :
AAC takes time. Like lots of time. My son got his at 3, he’s turning 6 and it’s still a work in progress. She will not get that expertise in Gen Ed. Her needs will be overshadowed in Gen Ed. I don’t want to sound harsh but I wouldn’t worry about her picking up on behaviors in an extensive needs classroom. That’s a terrible way of thinking and kind of shows how you feel about a self contained classroom.
2026-10-16 02:02:16
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Marah :
As an SLP in the schools, you’re doing all the right things! It can be shocking to see the support offered in schools, but a school based model is very different from an outpatient model. In the schools, we all work as a team and the goal is for the child to be in the classroom as much as possible. Research shows that the more a student is pulled out of the classroom, the further they fall behind. The more they’re able to stay in the classroom, the more progress they show. Even though she’s only receiving what seems like a small amount of speech, we work directly with the classroom teachers to make sure what we are working on is being carried over and visa versa.
2026-10-15 23:07:45
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user3529297747690 :
As a speech therapist, they pay us terribly and treat us terribly. There won’t be much of us left in the field unless something majorly changes! It’s so sad. I love my job. It’s just so difficult to work in the parameters we’re given.
2026-10-16 00:45:52
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beechilooklike :
Initial IEP meetings are always very emotional and I love how you are approaching it with a lens of partnership rather than being combative… I have no doubts she will be just fine with a mama like you on her side !!! ❤️sending love!
2026-10-15 21:44:16
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anj :
Outpatient occupational therapy is also important. Medical model and School based models are so different and outpatient can address so much more.
2026-10-15 21:57:36
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mikayla :
School based BCBA here — it can definitely be a shock to families coming from full time ABA into special education services and what’s offered/available within educational context. Keep it up with asking these questions in good faith like you are as you learn to navigate the system and determine what’s best for your baby. Parents who are open minded and collaborative as they advocate for their kids make a world of difference in their kids education and you are doing a great job!
2026-10-15 21:22:57
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marisa_hamer :
School-based SLP here - all students are general education students! Even when placed in an ASD/level 4 classroom, from my experience, these students are in their general education classroom as much as they are able to be. In the IEP, it’ll outline how many minutes or a percentage of how often the student should be in their general education classroom if placed in an ASD/level 4 classroom. I have seen students spend most of their day with their gen ed peers and in their gen ed classroom, even if their “homeroom” is an ASD/level 4 classroom. Of course every school is different, but just a thought!
2026-10-15 22:34:37
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Gabby :
Something that is worth mentioning is your county’s SECAC if they have one. It’s like a PTA for special education almost. You can go for resources and to voice county concerns! It’s great! Teachers, parents, and even students can come together to advocate for special education 🫶
2026-10-15 22:19:47
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re2thomp :
I don’t think the issues is number of people in the field. It’s the states not wanting to fund it publicly
2026-10-15 23:41:13
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jae’La :
one thing that may help in understanding where the team is coming from is that “autism” in ABA/clinical settings and “Autism” for education eligibility are related, but they are not the exact same determination. a clinical diagnosis which is what Lu had in ABA asks: does this child meet criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder, and how does autism affect communication, behavior, adaptive functioning, daily life, etc.? the school is asking a different question: does her autism adversely affect her ability to access and make progress in education, and does she therefore need specially designed instruction? a child can already have a medical autism diagnosis and still need the school team to evaluate what that autism actually looks like in a classroom. communication, following instruction, transitions, peer interaction, independence, sensory regulation, academics, adaptive skills, and so on
2026-10-16 01:09:36
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sydkid6682 :
School SLP here! Is teletherapy an option? You may be eligible for virtual speech therapy services. Sometimes insurance can cover an AAC device even to just trial it. AAC is an incredible tool but requires consistent modeling in various settings. Happy to help however I can if you have questions.
2026-10-15 22:25:24
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Maddi Gamble :
It’s a great idea to send a child into Gen Ed first especially when they’re like Lu’s support needs. With the right assistance I think she could thrive in that setting. I support many kids similar to her in mainstream education ☺️
2026-10-15 21:17:10
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Lola Rue Designs :
Hi! I was a kinder teacher and transferred to ABA pleaseeee message me if you have ANY questions, I’ve been in countless IEP meetings and now see it from the ABA side. I would love to chat and help you
2026-10-16 01:21:20
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Idontknow :
My son who is level 2 as well, has thrived in his special education class! He’s in 1st grade now and is reading and writing and speaking so much better. Each kid in that class has a specific curriculum designed for the child. Maybe you should try her in something like that. We are slowly working him into gen ed and he goes in a classroom for certain times of the day! Maybe you could try that!
2026-10-18 11:58:38
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jae’La :
school psych perspective: please don’t let anyone make you feel like you’re being “difficult” for questioning the team. parents are equal members of the IEP team under IDEA, and decisions are supposed to reflect multiple sources of data AND parent input. professionals have expertise, but they are not immune to bias especially when interpreting autistic behavior, “readiness,” or what a child supposedly can/can’t handle. advocacy is part of the process not a problem with the process. 🤍
2026-10-16 00:57:41
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kath :
Teacher here! I didn’t take your first video like that at all. You absolutely have the right idea and your concerns are valid.
2026-10-16 00:22:46
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mikaela :
It’s lack of people in the field. It’s that it’s unfortunately public education is extremely underfunded. And that’s coming from a Canadian student-teacher. I cannot imagine what it’s like for American teachers. Please know that your school is putting fourth probably every resource they have available, but again they don’t have much. I would look into taking her 50/50 gen and special ed. continue speech therapy outside of school if possible! because the schools will never have enough time for each kid, as the IEP glaring points out. as sad as it is. I wish the best for your family! I know Lou will succeed in school once she has her structure.
2026-10-16 08:32:41
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