I got my son's IEP successfully modified. The IEP team met- it took over a month to set it up. I asked for more specific wording on what preferential seating is, documentation that it is more difficult for him to learn spelling and vocab words because he is hearing impaired (although he can learn it; it just takes more time), and to make sure he gets written, not just verbal directions.
I had wanted to add in that he has a documented auditory processing disorder, in addition to being hearing impaired. We had him privately tested with a PhD-audiologist, who did 3-4 hours of detailed APD testing. She found, not surprisingly, that he has that.
However, they balked at adding the diagnosis. They said it opens up all kinds of legal issues.
I really don't see why that would matter, frankly. But since they gave me everything we wanted, it doesn't seem important.
I wonder if anyone else has had that experience?
