IEP (Individualized Education Plan)

An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) allows the opportunity for those such as educators, parents, and students, to work together to provide educational support and improve a student’s educational results in school for children with disabilities. This allows for quality education to be placed and individualized for each student in order to help them be successful. These plans can be critical towards a child’s education and are placed to help meet the individualized needs of each child. Occasionally, there will be common terms utilized during IEP services and meetings that may sound unfamiliar or new. Although not all of these terms apply to each student, they are helpful to know and be able to recognize when necessary. Some common terms that are often utilized are:

IEP: Individualized Education Plan 

IFSP: Individualized Family Service Plan (birth- 3 years old)

ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder

ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

PT: Physical Therapist

OT: Occupational Therapist

SLP: Speech Language Therapist

SI: Special Instructor 

AT: Assistive Technology

BIP: Behavior Intervention Plan

ESY: Extended School Year Services

IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

LRE: Least Restrictive Environment 

PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions and Support

RTI: Response to Intervention

FAPE: Free and Appropriate Education

AAC: Augmented Assistive Communication

PECS: Picture Exchange Communication System

ABA: Applied Behavior Analysis

BCBA: Board Certified Behavior Analyst

RBT: Registered Behavior Tech

PCA: Personal Care Assistant 

ESL: English Second Language

SC: Service Coordinator 

We understand that initiating services and receiving the appropriate care for your child can be challenging. Resources such as advocates like The Arc Of Philadelphia (https://arcphiladelphia.org/arc_philadelphia/home.html) can be helpful to ensure your child is able to maximize the learning opportunities during school age years and beyond. 

Although we cannot provide IEP services, outpatient services are able to complement state services; as families can qualify for state services at school as well as outpatient services at sites like My Child’s Therapy at the same time. If you feel your child is not making the progress you would like, please schedule an evaluation or reach out at 215.244.2044 or through our website https://www.mychildstherapy.com/contact-us!
 

We look forward to hearing from you soon!