Comments on: Your Stories – The strongest one-pounder: Part 2 – in school with an individualized education plan http://littlefoureyes.com/2009/06/22/your-stories-the-strongest-one-pounder-part-2-in-school-with-an-individualized-education-plan/ babies, toddlers, and young kids in glasses Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:37:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Dina http://littlefoureyes.com/2009/06/22/your-stories-the-strongest-one-pounder-part-2-in-school-with-an-individualized-education-plan/#comment-2212 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:06:23 +0000 http://littlefoureyes.com/?p=1488#comment-2212 Hi. Thank you so much for your note. The IEP process is so intimidating; I had a hard first couple of years with it because we went through the difference in opinion over the cane, but I think because of that, it forced me to learn the “ins and outs” of the process, so in the end, I think that problem ended up being a blessing. And yes, I have a great team (& large team) in place and I’m lucky for that!

In terms of tools we have in place, he has a “video magnifier” to blow up classroom materials and they’re teaching him to use a hand-held magnifier and a monocular. They also blow up all materials & / or use large-print books, and they also get books on tape sent to them from a school for the blind. They also blow up fonts on the computer. Then in terms of the intangibles, they do things like verbal cues, make sure seating is appropriate / he’s up close (& train all teachers / specialists); in gym they make sure he doesn’t participate in contact sports; they’ve also put bright tape on the steps to help travel safely since he doesn’t have depth perception.

It’s a lot, but he does well, and it works.

Thank you for asking. Have you ever had a visually impaired child in your classroom?

]]> By: Dina http://littlefoureyes.com/2009/06/22/your-stories-the-strongest-one-pounder-part-2-in-school-with-an-individualized-education-plan/#comment-2211 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:53:01 +0000 http://littlefoureyes.com/?p=1488#comment-2211 Hi Ingrid – thank you so much for your thoughtful note. I really appreciate your kind words! It’s been a long road, but hopefully it’s made us stronger in the end. I wish you and Paris luck with her eyesight – I know it can be tricky getting them to wear glasses at that age! Thank you again, Dina

]]> By: amomofelly http://littlefoureyes.com/2009/06/22/your-stories-the-strongest-one-pounder-part-2-in-school-with-an-individualized-education-plan/#comment-2210 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:48:41 +0000 http://littlefoureyes.com/?p=1488#comment-2210 As a public school teacher for 5 years I know that IEP’s can be intimidating for some parents (they are for teachers) and that informed and knowlageable parents seem to be the best advocates for their children. It sounds like you are a great advocate and have a great team in place. I’d be interested to know how the classroom teacher makes accomidations within the classroom.

]]> By: ingrid http://littlefoureyes.com/2009/06/22/your-stories-the-strongest-one-pounder-part-2-in-school-with-an-individualized-education-plan/#comment-2207 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:21:29 +0000 http://littlefoureyes.com/?p=1488#comment-2207 wow, you are an amazing woman Dina and you have a gorgeous, courageous, inspiring little man too! Thank you so much for sharing your story. He is lucky to have such a strong and positive mom.
Warm regards,
Ingrid
Mum to Paris – nineteen months (she wears glasses for short sight and intermittent squint)

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