No, I would request a full IEP evaluation in writing. The district has 60 days to do their evaluation and hold the IEP meeting between the time you consent to the eval (so make sure you put your consent in your written request in order to get the clock running). Don't let them do a 60 day "observation" period before even making a decision whether or not to do an IEP assessment, because then it might be 120 days before you get an IEP meeting.

My son's school took all the paperwork and recommendations from our Nero psych eval and our ABC team of docs and that was a huge consideration with our IEP. They were happy we had it

If you do not agree with the school's evaluation(s) or subsequent recommendations, request independent evaluations funded by the school. Wishing you success...

I agree do not allow them to do that without an IEP first. The IEP is a contract that they have to follow, and without one they can do what they want so to speak. Sometimes schools will try anything to get away with not having to provide theapies or aids so you have to keep on top of it.You do also have to do the request in writing, because there needs to be a paper trail.

If you do already have an IEP they have to abide by it, so make sure they do. If they give you a hard time you will need to speak with the director of special ed for the school district to make sure everone does what they have to.

Trust me the director of special ed here at our schools knows us personally and does nothing without us knowing it or agreeing to it. If all else fails you may need to get in tough with an advocate to help you out and go to the meeting with you.

Well, from my short experience, it seems the school system has to make an "educational" diagnosis. Its not considered a medical diagnosis. Its needed to begin the process for your son's IEP (Individual Education Plan), that the school system will need to follow in order to meet your son's educational needs based on the diagnosis.