I sat on the floor this afternoon with papers sprawled out all around me as if surrounded by the enemy engaged in battle. The papers (school assesments) and the education system are the battle I face these days. My daughter was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (high functioning Autism) last December. She has had an IEP (Individual Education Plan) in place since last April, but we have changed schools moving to another state. They didn't change anything in the IEP yet the agreed upon plan has items yet to be implemented. I gave the IEP to the district at the beginning of August two weeks prior to the start of school. So what's the hang up I ask? In the mean time, my daughter is suffering with high anxiety and meltdowns without the approiate help she needs to get her through the school day.
I had two long conversations with the principal after school today. I told him I am angry with the system and why it takes so long to implement what is best for the child. I informed him that I am not a mom that is going to sit back and say , "O.K.", and go along with what ever excuse is given. I'm a mom that is going to fight every step of the way to get for my daughter the help she is entitled to and needs.
Please pray for my husband and me. We have a meeting tomorrow afternoon to again discuss why things are not in place. I need understanding, peace, grace, and mercy. I'm one angry mom!