There is currently no stipulation that an IEP should mention the specific disability of the child. Some schools will ask questions with boxes to tick for the answer, and others ask for more lengthy responses. The NAS would like to see a detailed standardised framework for the IEP that allows for individual needs. Bullying The NAS is also concerned at the omission of bullying on the grounds of disability in the consultation, and indeed of the Disability Rights Task Force report. The NAS believes that this must be tackled at the earliest opportunity.
Bullying is often the issue which causes parents to opt for placement outside the mainstream.
The current guidance recommending a policy on bullying must be made statutory requirement as a whole school policy with specific reference to bullying in relation to disability and children with special educational needs, including autism and Asperger syndrome. The National Autistic Society 393 City Road, London, EC1V 1NG, United Kingdom.