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Dolphinsbaby
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Anyone's child has sensory needs addressed in their IEP
Just curious? If so, what would it say?
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Posted 2/24/17 9:59 PM  |
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KarenK122
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Anyone's child has sensory needs addressed in their IEP
No not specifically because they do not recognize SPD as a "real" diagnosis but we do add in sensory things to her behavior plan - the use of headphones, use of fidgets, bean table in the game room and OT does some stuff too. I know a few people that have use of a sensory swing but it is written as a PT need not a sensory one.
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| Posted 2/25/17 12:15 AM |
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Jonsgirl04
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Re: Anyone's child has sensory needs addressed in their IEP
Is it true the OT can put something down in the IEP stating Sensory Processing disorder? I wish they would recognize it already. It is way overdue. My DD has ADHD and SPD. I have asked her neurologist and he says yes it seems likely she has it but I hate that know one make it "real". 
I will be having my CSE meeting next month and I want them to add it into her IEP.
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| Posted 2/27/17 8:53 AM |
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IVFmiracle
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Re: Anyone's child has sensory needs addressed in their IEP
Nope, they can't. They can only work on things informally. They have to work on functional skills. According to my developmental pediatrician the only person who can work on a sensory diet formally is an ABA therapist, but I've never met one who was trained.
We do private OT and even they don't bill for the sensory piece. So we create motor planning goals and spend about 10 min of a 45 minute session on them. The rest of the session is sensory. They just don't include it in their notes.
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| Posted 2/27/17 12:37 PM |
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janedoe
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Re: Anyone's child has sensory needs addressed in their IEP
if your child gets OT services
Than the OT can write up a section addressing sensory processing skills in the evaluation or annual review report and come up with suggestions such as
cushion seat
elastic band at base of chair
gross motor breaks throughout the day
if your school has a sensory gym - they can suggest what equipment and how to use it depending on the child's needs
However, most schools are not really equipped to address true SPD goals
I would look into a sensory gym such as
Sensational Development
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Dove Rehabilitation
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| Posted 2/27/17 1:04 PM |
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Re: Anyone's child has sensory needs addressed in their IEP
Posted by IVFmiracle
Nope, they can't. They can only work on things informally. They have to work on functional skills. According to my developmental pediatrician the only person who can work on a sensory diet formally is an ABA therapist, but I've never met one who was trained.
We do private OT and even they don't bill for the sensory piece. So we create motor planning goals and spend about 10 min of a 45 minute session on them. The rest of the session is sensory. They just don't include it in their notes.
An OT would be best, a BCBA practicing ABA does not recognize SPD, sensory is not an effective form of treatment, ABA is the treatment for autism.
There's no evidence that sensory can treat autism, therefore, not added into an IEP because it's no a billable treatment. However, many OTs are great with addressing the sensory needs. I think eventually as autism diagnoses change within the DSM and more research, it may eventually be able to be added into an iep
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babyfever24
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Re: Anyone's child has sensory needs addressed in their IEP
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
Posted by IVFmiracle
Nope, they can't. They can only work on things informally. They have to work on functional skills. According to my developmental pediatrician the only person who can work on a sensory diet formally is an ABA therapist, but I've never met one who was trained.
We do private OT and even they don't bill for the sensory piece. So we create motor planning goals and spend about 10 min of a 45 minute session on them. The rest of the session is sensory. They just don't include it in their notes.
An OT would be best, a BCBA practicing ABA does not recognize SPD, sensory is not an effective form of treatment, ABA is the treatment for autism.
There's no evidence that sensory can treat autism, therefore, not added into an IEP because it's no a billable treatment. However, many OTs are great with addressing the sensory needs. I think eventually as autism diagnoses change within the DSM and more research, it may eventually be able to be added into an iep
i agree and also there is no way to formally track progress in this area no way to record data.
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