"I have an 8-year-old son who is autistic and non-speaking. He is in a special education class in our city's public school system. Our system is notoriously underfunded, but I've always felt that the teachers and therapists really care about the kids. I think he is getting what he needs out of school, and he is always happy to go (and happy to come home). But I'm not getting what I need."
"I never hear anything about his school day outside of IEP meetings and biannual parent-teacher conferences. Past teachers have at least sent monthly updates about what the class is up to, but the current teacher sends nothing. When we do meet for parent-teacher conferences or IEP meetings, it is clear he is an excellent teacher and pays close attention to my son-he shares wonderful insights and anecdotes."
A parent of an eight-year-old autistic, non-speaking child reports that the child attends a special education class in an underfunded public school where teachers and therapists appear caring. The child seems to get necessary supports and is happy at drop-off and pick-up. The parent receives little communication about daily activities beyond IEP meetings and biannual conferences, unlike past teachers who sent monthly updates. The parent fears requesting mandated communication in the IEP because staff are overworked and underpaid and does not want to add burdens. The parent seeks guidance on what reasonable communication to ask for and how to request it after months of silence.
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