What are the first steps you would take in order to ensure that Leon receives the most appropriate and beneficial support possible as he begins kindergarten?
Leon is five years old and slated to enter kindergarten in 5 months. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and has moderate developmental delays. He has an IEP for DD (Developmentally Delayed), Language and Speech services. Leon’s speech is comparable to a two-year old, and he has difficulty with fine motor tasks. Leon gets frustrated easily, and throws tantrums when he is frustrated or doesn’t get something he wants. Leon currently receives speech and language therapy while he attends an ESE preschool program. He gets weekly OT (Occupational Therapy) through the ELKS program. His parents and teacher are very worried that he will not do well in kindergarten.