How Do I Find Someone to Evaluate My Daughter for Aspergers??

Updated on October 10, 2008
S.D. asks from Honey Brook, PA
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I have a 9yr old daughter. She is currently in therapy for low self confidence, low self esteem, I have asked her therapist if she thinks she may have Aspergers but she kinda blew me off. When talking to another therapist who works with a boy a nanny for, he mentioned yet another "symptom" of Aspergers I believe my child posses. I really want a second opinion, I talked to her guidiance counselor at school, they don't asses that and she gave me a few places to check out. I found one, I was excited, they said they would evaluate her, they do it at home and school, to see her in her natural enviroment, it sounded very thorough, however, I asked how much it would cost, since we have no extra money at the moment, it is $1200. I can not afford that, we don't have money to buy groceries, I can not afford that much.

Does anyone know how I can get her evaluated without having to spend a ton of money?

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B.B.

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Write a letter to the school principal requesting that your child have a psych-educational evaluation. Check this site for a sample letter: http://www.ldonline.org/article/14620.

You want to note the date you sent the letter on your calendar and all responses from the school. They must follow a time line. You should get a Notice of Parental Rights which will outline everything for you. If the school is not responding and you do not get your copy of your rights, continue contacting them so they know you are serious. If you still don't get a timely response, look into an advocate. They are free and will help you through the process. Every school district is different. Some respond and do a great job while others will try to put you off as long as they can hoping you will just go away.

I was a school counselor and my husband is a principal. We also have a daughter who has Asperger's. The most important advice I have is to remember that your are your child's voice. Don't be afraid to make a fuss, often the loudest voice is responded to first.

Good luck.

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K.B.

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I agree with asking to speak with the school psychologist or the IU. I must say you have to be persistent and keep after them, even if it means you are getting on their nerves! The school psychologist should be able to give you answers or point you somewhere. HTH and good luck!

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J.W.

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I agree wholeheartedly with the pp. Make sure your request is in writing and have a copy for yourself. Keep up on the date that you sent it. Schools have a tendency to be lax about the dates. As a teacher, I want parents to be aware of the laws when it comes to testing a child, which means that the school has to comply as well. It's just as frustrating for us in the classroom when we know that there is a problem, yet we have to wait for the official results. Be persistent and good luck!

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B.

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Doesn't the school do this? The Special Education department should have a diagnostician or pyschologist to do that?

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K.V.

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S. - I believe the CCIU would be able to help, or atleast answer some questions for you. I am surprised the school wouldn't help, but perhaps the Intermediate Unit can...he's a link that may point you in a good direction:
http://www.cciu.org/SpecialEducation/autism.html

HTH!

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