Aide question

My DS is 2 and 3 months and is starting a half day early intervention program this Fall. He is going to have a 1:1 aide for safety reasons (he doesn't walk or eat independently). Do any of you have suggestions to help me get ready for the transition to school? I am really worried about the aide and her doing too much for my DS. He is physically delayed so he will need a lot of hand over hand but cognitively and behaviorally he is ok.

Re: Aide question

I was going to start my DD in school this coming Sept, but, backed out because she is not walking yet.
She, too, would have had an aide.

DH and I decided that her next IFSP meeting in Dec, no matter what, we are going to start her in the seperation class.

She, too, would have an aide and I think she'd LOVE to be around other children.

I'm glad you posted this. Looking fwd. to reading others replies.

Re: Aide question

I can answer to some since I'm was a 1:1 aide. I suppose it depends on which school you put your DS but aides get their cues from the teacher (at least I did). In my preschool, we get copies of the IEP and/or a behavior plan so the aide should be aware of the goals. You can always speak to the aide directly too!

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In our district the aides are not told anything about the child or given a copy of the IEP since they are not there to teach the child, only to assist with exactly what is stated on the IEP (transition, etc.). This is grade/jr. high/high school though, not pre-school, so maybe it's different.

Message edited 8/23/2011 9:18:46 AM.

Re: Aide question

I am not an aide but an occupational therapist and from what I have observed that has worked is
when the parents send in a communication notebook on day 1 and let the teacher/aide/related service people "know" about their child. Tell them what your child is capable of doing, where they need assistance, what you would like your child to accomplish throughout the school year/goals that you would like them to learn in all areas of their life - examples:using utensils, toileting, packing and unpacking their backpack ect...
I know the IEP has goals but often they do not address goals that would help the child become more independent in their home or to help assist their parents with everyday activities that get taken for granted (something like putting their shoes on or opening up their snack containers or their lunch box)
I have found when a parent is open with communication (of course in a friendly way ) then that really helps the team. HOpe this helps
Good Luck