[my3guats]

It is frustrating, not only for the parents but for teachers as well. In our state children do not quallify for special services based on OT(occupational therapy) alone. I am not sure if this is nation wide or not. In order for kids to receive OT in the school they have to qualify in some area as well(for example speech and language). Most therapies for sensory issues fall under the OT umbrella. I don't know your district but am speaking for mine...yes we do see the ramifications of needs like these but we too have to follow the guidelines set up by people sitting in offices who have not stepped foot in a classroom! Sometimes seeking private providers is the only way to receive the therapies needed. It is crazy because often early intervention can make the world of difference so that when they are in elementary school they have gotten to the point where they can work very well in a classroom situation...but instead it seems often we have to wait for failure before we can help...