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needs child. Some teachers are much more patient and compassionate than others. If you have any trouble with a teacher, talk to them, if you can't work it out; ask for help from the principle. If you still cannot resolve the problem, ask for a new teacher. It does, and will happen. You are the most important advocate for your child. If you must, go to the superintendent, but do not stop till your child gets the education they deserve. There is no better line of defense than a good relationship with a great teacher.

There is much to know about the IEP, and it is helpful if there is a therapist or other professional in your life who can help you understand and sort it all out. Bottom line is that these children are precious, that they may have special needs, but that they are in their own ways, quite brilliant. It is crucial for educational staff to understand how to recognize and celebrate the wonderful talents that these children bring to the table, while nurturing those skills not readily available. The IEP makes it possible for parents and educators to work together to best balance all of these needs on an individual basis. Most IEP's are reviewed on a yearly basis, but you can ask for a meeting as often as you feel necessary, or as little as every three years. It is important to understand that you may not get it right the first time, and that you will continually be trying new things as your child grows. Persistence will eventually get you an end result that all can feel comfortable with. The following links may prove helpful in answering further questions.

http://www.ed.gov/pa rents/needs/speced/iepguide/in dex.html

http://www.aboutautism law.com/

http://www.wrightslaw. com/info/iep.index.htm

http://s chool.familyeducation.com/spec ial-education/education-and-st ate/34580.html

http://kidshealt h.org/parent/growth/learning/i ep.html

http://idea.ed.gov/

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