Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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Monday, August 20, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Why I Post Things On Here
I'm sure that you must wonder why I post some of the things that I post. It is simple. The things that I post about education are happening in Missouri and in Lee's Summit. Representative Grisamore is aware of these things. His constituents have brought them to his attention. He took that information to the school district in order to gain favor with them. He traded information to help his political career at the expense of disabled children.
I want the public to know what is happening in their school district and how their legislator is handling it. While he claims to the be champion for the disabled his record does not reflect it. There are legislators that are helping.
Senator Kraus filed a bill to change the due process system. It passed and now parents might finally have a chance of winning in due process. Senator Rupp filed the restraint and seclusion bill. He has done a lot for autism. He actually does what he promises to do.
Representative Grisamore will say that I don't like Republicans. That is not true. I don't like politicians that don't do what they say they are going to do. I don't like politicians that use my disabled child as a political stepping stone.
I ask that you do your research. Read some of my past posts about Representative Grisamore and see for yourself how he will say one thing and then another. He will email something and then deny that he ever said it. Even when you are looking at it in black and white he is trying to convince that it didn't happen.
I want the public to know what is happening in their school district and how their legislator is handling it. While he claims to the be champion for the disabled his record does not reflect it. There are legislators that are helping.
Senator Kraus filed a bill to change the due process system. It passed and now parents might finally have a chance of winning in due process. Senator Rupp filed the restraint and seclusion bill. He has done a lot for autism. He actually does what he promises to do.
Representative Grisamore will say that I don't like Republicans. That is not true. I don't like politicians that don't do what they say they are going to do. I don't like politicians that use my disabled child as a political stepping stone.
I ask that you do your research. Read some of my past posts about Representative Grisamore and see for yourself how he will say one thing and then another. He will email something and then deny that he ever said it. Even when you are looking at it in black and white he is trying to convince that it didn't happen.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Missouri Autism Guidelines Initiative
I just received my copy of the Missouri Autism Guidelines
Initiative: Guide to Evidence-based Interventions
It is sponsored by the Thompson Foundation for Autism; the
Division of Developmental Disabilities, Missouri Department of Health; the
Office of Special Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education; and Mercy Children’s Hospital – St. Louis and Springfield.
Here is the part that I want you to pay attention to:
Advisory Committee:
Julie Donnelly, PhD AUTISM CONSULTANT AND TEACHER, Columbia Public
Schools. Provided diagnosis and program planning for students with autism.
Taught class within a class and learning disabilities resource room. half-time
1992-93. TEACHER, Delaware Elementary, Springfield, MO. Taught
Multi-handicapped students with autism. Organized community based programs,
peer integration, structured functional individualized curriculum. Provided
alternative and augmentative communication methods and computer use for all
through adaptations; 1988-1992. TEACHER, Westport Elementary and Pershing
Junior High, Springfield, MO. Taught self-contained EMR grades 1-3. Provided
independent living skills training for junior high students with autism;
1985-1988. SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR AND TEACHER, Norwood R-1 Schools, MO.
Coordinated special services including initiation of a gifted program. Taught
EMR and LD K-6, 7-12 and Title I Math; 1981-1985. TEACHER, Seymour Public
Schools, MO. Taught self-contained Educable Mentally Retarded class K-6. Initiated
Foster grandparent program; 1979-1981.
EXPERT WITNESS CONSULTATION AND TESTIMONY
Gills vs Columbia Public Schools, MO (School prevailed in due process, appeal and appeal
to 8th Circuit)
Nordbergs vs Minneapolis, MN Schools (School prevailed in due process and appeal)
Lee's Summit, MO due process (settled in school's favor,
unnamed for confidentiality)
Asburys vs Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Ed
(DESE prevailed and in
appeal & 8th district, Supreme Court review denied)
True vs Farmington Schools, Farmington, Minnesota (School prevailed in due
process)
Beth
Emmendorfer, EdD
Associate Superintendent at Jackson R-2 Schools
Stacey
Martin, MA, MAC
Autism Consultant for Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. In charge of my son’s IEP
throughout his education. Never used any evidence based interventions for
my son. Never worked on my son’s social issues in a manner that is
scientifically proven and evidence based. Decided to give my son a
calculator for math instead of one-on-one help as recommended by
psychologist. If you need to more, ask me. I can fill you in on a
lot.
Donald McCary, Director of Applied Behavior Analysis for Special School District
Kaye Otten, Ph.D. Autism and Behavior Specialist
with the Lee’s Summit R-VII School District Also worked with my
son. Enough said.
Kim Ratcliffe Associate Executive Director Student Services at
Missouri School Boards' Association
Keenan Stump SLPSpeech-Language Pathologist Olathe, KS
Sherri R. Tucker
Cofounder and President Lee's
Summit Autism Support Group
Cofounder MOAFAA (Missouri
Advocates for Families Affected by Autism)
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
How to Avoid Special-Ed Lawsuits | Plog
How to Avoid Special-Ed Lawsuits | Plog
Back in 1998, the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) annual law seminar included a section titled “Special Education for Early Childhood Autistic Students -- How to Avoid Parent Demands for LOVAAS/TEACH Methodologies.” (In this case “TEACH” is a typo; it’s supposed to be TEACHH, an acronym for Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children.) That program and LOVAAS (named for the doctor who invented it) are now considered among the best methods for teaching young autistic students. The notes on the pictured copy of the law seminar’s program were written by Kansas City attorney Kim Westhusing, who has represented several parents of autistic children in due process cases against metro school districts.
Back in 1998, the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) annual law seminar included a section titled “Special Education for Early Childhood Autistic Students -- How to Avoid Parent Demands for LOVAAS/TEACH Methodologies.” (In this case “TEACH” is a typo; it’s supposed to be TEACHH, an acronym for Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children.) That program and LOVAAS (named for the doctor who invented it) are now considered among the best methods for teaching young autistic students. The notes on the pictured copy of the law seminar’s program were written by Kansas City attorney Kim Westhusing, who has represented several parents of autistic children in due process cases against metro school districts.
Friday, August 3, 2012
autism
autism
Senator Scott Rupp also:
~Created the office of Autism in the state so families can navigate through the confusing departments within their state government.
~Created and was a founding member of the Missouri Autism Commission
~Was instrumental in the saving and reforming of the First Steps Program that was slated for elimination in 2005.
Senator Scott Rupp also:
~Created the office of Autism in the state so families can navigate through the confusing departments within their state government.
~Created and was a founding member of the Missouri Autism Commission
~Was instrumental in the saving and reforming of the First Steps Program that was slated for elimination in 2005.
autism
autism
Senator Scott Rupp also:
~Created the office of Autism in the state so families can navigate through the confusing departments within their state government.
~Created and was a founding member of the Missouri Autism Commission
~Was instrumental in the saving and reforming of the First Steps Program that was slated for elimination in 2005.
Senator Scott Rupp also:
~Created the office of Autism in the state so families can navigate through the confusing departments within their state government.
~Created and was a founding member of the Missouri Autism Commission
~Was instrumental in the saving and reforming of the First Steps Program that was slated for elimination in 2005.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Child Psychological Abuse More Insidious, As Damaging As Other Forms, Pediatricians Say: Report
Child Psychological Abuse More Insidious, As Damaging As Other Forms, Pediatricians Say: Report
Wouldn't it be nice if this report addressed the psychological abuse our children face in their classrooms every day? I have seen far more abuse in that situation.
Wouldn't it be nice if this report addressed the psychological abuse our children face in their classrooms every day? I have seen far more abuse in that situation.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
A National Issue on the Local Level: Use of Seclusion and Restraint to Control Student Behavior in KC-Area Districts « KC Education Enterprise
A National Issue on the Local Level: Use of Seclusion and Restraint to Control Student Behavior in KC-Area Districts « KC Education Enterprise
Districts for which no information is available include:
- Basehor-Linwood
- Center
- Lansing
- Lee’s Summit
- Piper
- Platte County
- Spring Hill
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