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So, anyway, the meeting went so well. They were all just wonderfully supportive. Principal is fabulous. No one was defensive. Everyone seemed to have a high opinion of DS and seemed completely dedicated to his success.

We did have the functional behavior analysis discussion. They said that right now it isn't even necessary to make any decision about this because he is not having any "behaviors" on which to base a FBA (my opinion as well)- and I truly believe this is because everyone started implimenting the IEP recommendations already. I talked about why I am uncomfortable with and FBA and they seemed very understanding and they said even though their behavioral specialist is very competent, they totally respect and understand my feelings on this. They said 'we can work something out with regard to this should any behavior problems arise' and, of course, I can get a private one or whatever - we can work it out if the situation arises.

The only slight sticking point was getting Vision Therapy covered. They did seem slightly (only slightly) reluctant with regard to that. But I pushed. And it turns out they have done it in the past! Okay, so, for this to happen they would need their doc "re-certified by their board" (b/c his certification has lapsed). The doc happenes to be a doc that I have read very good things about with regard to vision therapy and DS' diagnosis... I "know" of him from my research and actually wanted to go to his practice but my insurance wasn't accepted there. Anyway, apparently, he would need to be re-certified and then DS would have to get an eval by him at his office. Then said Doc would give a report and, if he recommends VT for DS, then the school would pay to have DS get VT somewhere in our state. Now, my only concern is that by the time this all happens I am thinking DS will actually be done with vision therapy. And/or by the time he gets the eval for the school, after so many months of VT, the doc could find he doesn't qualify for therapy b/c his VT has been successful. But I am thinking I should go ahead with this anyway. What if he does need more? What if it turns out he needs more next year or something... At least the doc will be "certified by their board." Maybe after so many months of VT, the school doc will find he still does need more. So what do y'all think? Should I go ahead and do this anyway (still continuing with our private VT of course)? I am thinking yes. And even if DS can't benefit maybe some other child having the same problem will be able to.