IEP-ize It
How an IEP team might analyze your favorite songs.
“Meghan exhibits behaviors consistent with oppositional defiant disorder as well as a tendency to offer perseverative rather than natural responses to basic questions.”
— “NO” gets an IEP
“Tendency to use verbal skills to compensate for deficits in motor skills and coordination should be discouraged.”
— “Shut Up and Dance” gets an IEP
“Teacher reports that Selena has difficulty respecting boundaries and other students’ personal space. Fidget toys will be provided to keep her hands occupied.”
— “Hands to Myself” gets an IEP
“Occupational and physical therapy will address gross motor, motor planning, and proprioceptive issues that put Shawn at risk of injury, particularly during times of emotional distress.”
— “Stitches” gets an IEP
“Need for intensive speech and language therapy is indicated by perseverative speech and a general range of verbal expression falling below age-level norms.”
— “Louie Louie” gets an IEP; referred by Mike Chinni
“Significant articulation issues are noted, particularly with the voiced /th/, vocalic /r/, and /ən/ phonemes.”
— “In a Gadda da Vida” gets an IEP; referred by Mike Chinni
“Speech therapy will address deficits in nonverbal communication and interpretation of social cues.”
— “What Do You Mean” gets an IEP
“Conditioned response to aural stimuli is noted, as well as an inability to adjust to changes in routine.”
— “Hotline Bling” gets an IEP