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I have my son 3 yrs old now. According his age, he wasn't talk alot and I went to Reginal Center when he was 2 yrs old. he got the speech therepy and delopment tharepy service from Reginal Center only 2 months. Reginal Center sent my son to IEP program and The IEP has assessment test my son. I went to the meeting assessment test resolve. They thought he has voice autism because he has some sign to shown for autism. IEP decided to sent my son to LAUSD preschool mix class. I need help. Should i have to sent to preschool mix class? Should i have to test autism right now or wait for 4 months?

mjthewriterdad · Answer

I think "voice autism" just means he is verbal and has expressive speech skills.  Iven if he has no "autism" diagnosis, as long as he meets criteria for ANY of the 13 categories, he should get services taylored to his needs. period, end of discussion.

4 months is probably somewhere in the 90-day window as required, give or take a week.

chikp · Answer

I forgot to mention this before.  The parents out there may have a more information, but I don't think that you ever have to wait 4 months for testing of any sort.  If it is deemed appropriate/necessary, you should be able to start whatever process right away.  What reason did they give you for the 4 month wait? and how are they going to test for autism?

by the way... thanks for the google check MJ!

MJIthewriter · Answer

There's Los Angeles Unified School District. Is that it? (I took the term and copied the result off google)

chikp · Answer

Now that your son is in a preschool class, you should have access to special education teachers, social workers and therapists.  My advice to you is learn who these people are and ask questions.  Lots of questions.  A good question to start with would be "What is voice autism?"  

Since your son now has an IEP, the school is required to help him meet those goals regardless of the classroom they place him in.  Make sure that you agree that the goals are appropriate and keep track of his progress. It may be that the school is right on in their goals and placement, but it NEVER hurts to double/triple check.  

By the way, what does LAUSD stand for?