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Everything on this page is true, and we've witnessed it firsthand. Too often, parents wait until a major issue arises before reaching out to us. While we can still step in to evaluate and address the situation, by that point, the student may already have a significant number of negative incidents stacked against them. We can also recommend lawyers who may be able to assist. Every child is unique, and these situations can still happen even with an advocate or lawyer, but the chances are much lower if you secure representation before an emergency occurs!
1 -Decrease in grades, because...
The student does not receive their accommodations because they are not being implemented or the teachers don't know they exist!
The student does not have the correct accommodations in their IEP.
Loss of critical time and skills.
The student regularly is missing class work because of being placed in office or in/out of school suspension.
Elopement from school occurs often.
2)Blindsided and sent to alternative school
If you lack proper representation, your eligibility may exclude autism or behavior-related conditions from consideration.
This means that if a behavior incident occurs in the future, the school may determine that the behavior is not related to the child's disability.
The school can now justify sending the student to an alternative school.
They will only offer you the choice between this option and homeschooling. Having representation beforehand can help prevent this and ensure you secure a more appropriate placement if necessary.
3)Jail or Charges
Without a proper IEP or Behavior Intervention Plan in place to address a student's needs, particularly for disabilities like autism or behavioral challenges, the child may face disciplinary actions that could escalate to legal consequences.
This can result in the student being charged with offenses or even placed in jail, as schools may fail to provide the necessary support to manage behavior appropriately.
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4)Hospitalization
Without proper plans, the school may determine that your child’s behavior requires medical intervention. If your child expresses self-harm or makes concerning statements, the school resource officer will transport them in handcuffs to a hospital that could be hours away, even if closer facilities are available. While the school will attempt to contact you, missed calls or work commitments may result in you not finding out until hours later. This highlights the urgent need for appropriate supports to manage behaviors effectively within the school.
When this happens the hospital will transfer the student to a facility and the facility will determine the weeks or months before the child may return home.
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