My ASD Child

Although these documents were prepared specifically for use during an IEP process, they will be useful to moms and dads and professionals who seek a better understanding of kids with Aspergers (high functioning autism). Sample Letter to IEP Committee from Parents— [Date] IEP Committee [name of school] [address] Re: IEP of [name of Aspergers student] Dear Members of the IEP Committee: I am writing this letter to set forth the concerns/issues that we, as [name of Aspergers student] parents, would like addressed in [name of Aspergers student] annual "individualized education program" or IEP. [Continue with some background information: the following paragraph is a sample] [name of Aspergers student] has been in a self-contained classroom for the majority of his course work since he entered middle school ([name of Aspergers student] was also in a self-contained classroom for four years of elementary school; for further information, please se

Hi everybody, my name is Matt. After reading questions and answers to Mark Hutten, I was so sad to hear all the problems parents are having. I know I’m only 10 but I decided to interview my parents what they thought about my autism and how they helped me so that I could share with you: Me: When did you first think I was different? My parents: We noticed when you were about 3 years old, when you decided to stop eating. Me: What did you do? My parents: Well we went to the pediatrician who told us this was normal, and not to force you to eat, that you would eat when you decided to. Well that was a mistake still to this day you won’t touch a lot of foods. Me: What did you think when the psychologist told you I had autism? My parents: We were torn. We were happy in a way that we finally found out why you were acting differently, but sad thinking how can we help you? Me: I don’t understand? My parents: Every parent’s first impulse is thinking “what did I