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Hi! I have a son who is a junior in high school. He is on the autism spectrum with comorbid challenges of ADHD, OCD, anxiety... the list goes on. I realized this year (even though I should have noticed it at least last year) that my son focuses better and for longer when he reads out loud to himself. Some of his teachers this year require students to sit and read silently for 60+ minutes. My son has fallen behind because he cannot read silently to himself. I wonder if anyone else has seen this? I can't find specific accommodations already established (other than using a "WhisperPhone" -- really? What high school kid is going to want to do that in class?) to enable a student to read aloud to him/herself. However, I have found anecdotal evidence from individuals who report that reading aloud improves their focus and helps block distractions. The IEP meeting is tomorrow, and I am going to suggest that Ryan be permitted to sit outside the classroom (in the hallway). Or, he can go to the library (I know -- too far removed from teacher). Finally, he does have a 1-1 for a number of hours each day. Could he report to this person in a location where he can read aloud? I am interested in your thoughts and ideas. Thank you!

Hi there. I just received the first copy of my daughter's IEP. For the most part, everything looks how it should. It is missing three important things. One being an executive function goal. Then two accommodations were not included, 1. No reading outloud in class 2. extended time on tests My daughter is in the 10th grade and recently diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD. I emailed the team and heard back from one special educator saying that she is adding the executive function goal of helping my daughter with finishing and turning in assignments. That was it, nothing about the 2 accommodations that I requested. Both are very important especially the no reading aloud. It causes great stress and anxiety. I believe it should be in the IEP even if the teachers are all following this request. It should be in there, right? If I am denied this being put in the IEP, do I ask for it to be put in a PWN? Thanks

In another special education group I'm in I've seen some complaints about UDL and how it affects IEP accommodations. I feel conflicted. On one hand, it looks like good principles meant to help as many students as possible regardless of disability. On the other hands, it seems like it dilutes the accommodations our kids do get.