TVI services

[Kaitlyn]

This is an interesting one ... I have just been notified that the TVI is not going to be back for the rest of the year (we have consultations a direct services with goals listed in IEP) . The case manager does not know why this is happening. They are proposing to attach TVI services through an OT handwriting goal. And then amend the IEP in the fall when a new TVI is on board and can assess and develop their own goals. The contracted company also stated they don't have access to the students file and the TVI did not provide input to the new draft iep (annual)   My intake thought it , they need to get a TVI replacement , new assessment and create goals but is that realistic this time of year or worth it. She has a dx of CVI but very very mild from what we can underStand. I would love to hear thoughts on this.  And what steps i should be thinking about taking Thank you 

[JSD24]

You have more info than what I've seen with other families.  When a teacher or therapist isn't available to provide the services in the IEP, lots of schools don't mention this to families.  They want to amend the IEP so they are not out of compliance with the IEP is my 1st thought.  You can ask that they provide compensatory services once they hire a new TVI but I see their point:  If your child is building momentum, maybe it's appropriate for an OT to work toward some of the goals - this is provided this isn't outside of the OT's scope of practice.  I would want something in the IEP saying that the school will be activity looking for a TVI since they are the appropriately credentialed person to be working with a student who has CVI.  You don't want the school to forget your child needs a TVI if they were to amend the IEP where an OT is working on the goals having a reminder about a TVI would be good.  Is there a TVI in the area where you could take your child to see them & the school covers the cost as part of the IEP?  That's the only alternative that I'm aware of when they have staff unavailable to provide a service in the IEP.