The school may ask your permission to evaluate your child. You may ask for an evaluation of your child by the school. You may take your child to a private facility for evaluation. This approach is needed to define the severity of the disability and decide on treatment. It is also important to make sure there is no medical problem underlying the child's condition.
Parents are of utmost importance in the evaluation.
The professionals rely heavily on the parents' perspectives of the problems to make meaningful recommendations. The results of the evaluation help determine whether your child is eligible to receive special education services. To get the most appropriate services for your child, you must work closely with the other team members. If you hear something surprising about your child or strongly disagree with the conclusions of the evaluation, services, or therapies offered, voice your concerns at the IEP meeting. Signing the IEP means that you agree to the services, goals, and other matters listed in it.