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Anonymous wrote:I came back to this thread thinking there would be serious discussion since my sophomore got a 35 on the ACT. At first I thought the OP might be embarrassed because they bragged too early and son did not do as well. If this is a troll, so what, I'll ignore since other people shared insights. But if OP is gaming the system, she really is as awful as she originally revealed herself.

You are awful for implying someone who has a disability is gaming the system.

I actually have spent most of my life working with the public school system on families with children with disabilities since the 80s. My brother is categorized as "severely mentally retarded". Since the 80s the accommodations and education has grown by leaps where any child with a disability can learn to acclimate into society. But there is a definite truth to this: families gaming systems for disability labels. I've had to sit through countless meetings where parents talk about how after their 8th doctor search, their child finally has been diagnosed as "ADD" or "ADHD". Basically they are shopping for the doctor until they get the results they want. And then other parents jumping in "where is this doctor? We need to see her too? I know my kids have a ADD but no doctor agrees with us". Between redshirting in private school and the over label of "learning disability"; yeah, I think there are plenty of parents who game the system.

This is OP. So you believe we are gaming the system? My son was diagnosed with ADHD and slow processing in 2nd grade. We did not search for a doctor. The first doctor we saw made the diagnosis. We only took him to the doctor because the teacher suspected it. The school was already giving him accommodations before we even asked. It's sad that some people just don't understand that a very bright kid can also be struggling with disabilities. I am grateful that our society makes it possible to create an environment where he can be successful.

Were you in public or private in 2nd grade?

np but why is it relevant?

Public schools requirements for being labelled with a "learning disability" is much stricter. They also have their own psychologists who will sit with the child to ensure the test and results are true to their standards. Public schools also have their own tests to determine a child's "learning disabilty" and where they are in the spectrum.

Private schools tend to lack the resources or structure to make these kinds of determinations. Another personal annoyance of mine, I will hear many parents leaving public schools for private because they feel the administration do not recognize their child's struggles. Public schools have strict requirements before allowing accommodations but a parent can walk into private school with the any doctor's results and will not be questioned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. DS has a serious processing speed disability. He is extremely bright, but his brain just works slowly. He is a straight A student, as I mentioned earlier, but he needs extra time on tests. I am very proud of how well he has done despite his disability and how he has managed to compensate as well as possible. He is in the 25 percentile for for processing speed where he is in 86th all the way up to the 97th percentile for other test measures. I think some people call this twice exceptional. ACT gives these kids these kinds of accommodations because of the fact that taking such a long test with extended time is such a long day for these kids.

I am shocked that people would jump on us and say we are gaming the system without knowing the facts. I have no problem giving my son the opportunity for an even playing field.

You most definitely are not gaming the system. However, a lot of kids get this accommodation and do very well on the ACT because of it. Not saying that is why your kid did well, but it does happen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. DS has a serious processing speed disability. He is extremely bright, but his brain just works slowly. He is a straight A student, as I mentioned earlier, but he needs extra time on tests. I am very proud of how well he has done despite his disability and how he has managed to compensate as well as possible. He is in the 25 percentile for for processing speed where he is in 86th all the way up to the 97th percentile for other test measures. I think some people call this twice exceptional. ACT gives these kids these kinds of accommodations because of the fact that taking such a long test with extended time is such a long day for these kids.

I am shocked that people would jump on us and say we are gaming the system without knowing the facts. I have no problem giving my son the opportunity for an even playing field.

LOL LOL LOL LOL

Oh this is sweet. Let's see here. When you started this post you had no trouble implying, shitting, dismissing: public schools, public school students, public school parents. But the audacity for me to do the same regarding your child's special needs.

Oh, I can't stop laughing. I'm out.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I came back to this thread thinking there would be serious discussion since my sophomore got a 35 on the ACT. At first I thought the OP might be embarrassed because they bragged too early and son did not do as well. If this is a troll, so what, I'll ignore since other people shared insights. But if OP is gaming the system, she really is as awful as she originally revealed herself.

You are awful for implying someone who has a disability is gaming the system.

I actually have spent most of my life working with the public school system on families with children with disabilities since the 80s. My brother is categorized as "severely mentally retarded". Since the 80s the accommodations and education has grown by leaps where any child with a disability can learn to acclimate into society. But there is a definite truth to this: families gaming systems for disability labels. I've had to sit through countless meetings where parents talk about how after their 8th doctor search, their child finally has been diagnosed as "ADD" or "ADHD". Basically they are shopping for the doctor until they get the results they want. And then other parents jumping in "where is this doctor? We need to see her too? I know my kids have a ADD but no doctor agrees with us". Between redshirting in private school and the over label of "learning disability"; yeah, I think there are plenty of parents who game the system.

This is OP. So you believe we are gaming the system? My son was diagnosed with ADHD and slow processing in 2nd grade. We did not search for a doctor. The first doctor we saw made the diagnosis. We only took him to the doctor because the teacher suspected it. The school was already giving him accommodations before we even asked. It's sad that some people just don't understand that a very bright kid can also be struggling with disabilities. I am grateful that our society makes it possible to create an environment where he can be successful.

Were you in public or private in 2nd grade?

np but why is it relevant?

Public schools requirements for being labelled with a "learning disability" is much stricter. They also have their own psychologists who will sit with the child to ensure the test and results are true to their standards. Public schools also have their own tests to determine a child's "learning disabilty" and where they are in the spectrum.

Private schools tend to lack the resources or structure to make these kinds of determinations. Another personal annoyance of mine, I will hear many parents leaving public schools for private because they feel the administration do not recognize their child's struggles. Public schools have strict requirements before allowing accommodations but a parent can walk into private school with the any doctor's results and will not be questioned.

OP here. He was diagnosed in 2nd grade when he was in a public school. He moved to private school for high school, where they continued the accommodations.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. DS has a serious processing speed disability. He is extremely bright, but his brain just works slowly. He is a straight A student, as I mentioned earlier, but he needs extra time on tests. I am very proud of how well he has done despite his disability and how he has managed to compensate as well as possible. He is in the 25 percentile for for processing speed where he is in 86th all the way up to the 97th percentile for other test measures. I think some people call this twice exceptional. ACT gives these kids these kinds of accommodations because of the fact that taking such a long test with extended time is such a long day for these kids.

I am shocked that people would jump on us and say we are gaming the system without knowing the facts. I have no problem giving my son the opportunity for an even playing field.

LOL LOL LOL LOL

Oh this is sweet. Let's see here. When you started this post you had no trouble implying, shitting, dismissing: public schools, public school students, public school parents. But the audacity for me to do the same regarding your child's special needs.

Oh, I can't stop laughing. I'm out.

Wow you sound like a lunatic...get some help soon. And yes, I still think public schools grade inflate if that is what you are talking about.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. DS has a serious processing speed disability. He is extremely bright, but his brain just works slowly. He is a straight A student, as I mentioned earlier, but he needs extra time on tests. I am very proud of how well he has done despite his disability and how he has managed to compensate as well as possible. He is in the 25 percentile for for processing speed where he is in 86th all the way up to the 97th percentile for other test measures. I think some people call this twice exceptional. ACT gives these kids these kinds of accommodations because of the fact that taking such a long test with extended time is such a long day for these kids.

I am shocked that people would jump on us and say we are gaming the system without knowing the facts. I have no problem giving my son the opportunity for an even playing field.

LOL LOL LOL LOL

Oh this is sweet. Let's see here. When you started this post you had no trouble implying, shitting, dismissing: public schools, public school students, public school parents. But the audacity for me to do the same regarding your child's special needs.

Oh, I can't stop laughing. I'm out.

+1

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. DS has a serious processing speed disability. He is extremely bright, but his brain just works slowly. He is a straight A student, as I mentioned earlier, but he needs extra time on tests. I am very proud of how well he has done despite his disability and how he has managed to compensate as well as possible. He is in the 25 percentile for for processing speed where he is in 86th all the way up to the 97th percentile for other test measures. I think some people call this twice exceptional. ACT gives these kids these kinds of accommodations because of the fact that taking such a long test with extended time is such a long day for these kids.

I am shocked that people would jump on us and say we are gaming the system without knowing the facts. I have no problem giving my son the opportunity for an even playing field.

LOL LOL LOL LOL

Oh this is sweet. Let's see here. When you started this post you had no trouble implying, shitting, dismissing: public schools, public school students, public school parents. But the audacity for me to do the same regarding your child's special needs.

Oh, I can't stop laughing. I'm out.

Wow you sound like a lunatic...get some help soon. And yes, I still think public schools grade inflate if that is what you are talking about.

I don't think the pp sounds like a lunatic at all. I have commented on this thread several times and kind of agree with her. Your tone has been very imperious in more than one of your posts on this thread.

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I have no idea if OP is gaming the system or not. I think it is not an impossible scenario as she came across as pretty neurotic, judgemental and unpleasant in some earlier posts.
However, it seems weird that if your child needs accommodations and it takes him a week to complete one ACT test that you would even consider having him take it again just to get a perfect score.
I assume the test is stressful for him given his disabilities. Why obsess over that one extra point on the ACT when he has already done so well.

Also, if your kid is in private, why make such a big deal about public schools inflating grades? Your child will be compared to others at his school rather than across the private-public spectrum.

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Anonymous wrote:I have no idea if OP is gaming the system or not. I think it is not an impossible scenario as she came across as pretty neurotic, judgemental and unpleasant in some earlier posts.
However, it seems weird that if your child needs accommodations and it takes him a week to complete one ACT test that you would even consider having him take it again just to get a perfect score.
I assume the test is stressful for him given his disabilities. Why obsess over that one extra point on the ACT when he has already done so well.

Also, if your kid is in private, why make such a big deal about public schools inflating grades? Your child will be compared to others at his school rather than across the private-public spectrum.

Actually he won't retake. I think I made this pretty clear in subsequent posts. But you probably didn't read the entire thread...so I forgive you.

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Anonymous wrote:I have no idea if OP is gaming the system or not. I think it is not an impossible scenario as she came across as pretty neurotic, judgemental and unpleasant in some earlier posts.
However, it seems weird that if your child needs accommodations and it takes him a week to complete one ACT test that you would even consider having him take it again just to get a perfect score.
I assume the test is stressful for him given his disabilities. Why obsess over that one extra point on the ACT when he has already done so well.

Also, if your kid is in private, why make such a big deal about public schools inflating grades? Your child will be compared to others at his school rather than across the private-public spectrum.

Actually he won't retake. I think I made this pretty clear in subsequent posts. But you probably didn't read the entire thread...so I forgive you.

Imperious-- case in point.

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Anonymous wrote:I have no idea if OP is gaming the system or not. I think it is not an impossible scenario as she came across as pretty neurotic, judgemental and unpleasant in some earlier posts.
However, it seems weird that if your child needs accommodations and it takes him a week to complete one ACT test that you would even consider having him take it again just to get a perfect score.
I assume the test is stressful for him given his disabilities. Why obsess over that one extra point on the ACT when he has already done so well.

Also, if your kid is in private, why make such a big deal about public schools inflating grades? Your child will be compared to others at his school rather than across the private-public spectrum.

Actually he won't retake. I think I made this pretty clear in subsequent posts. But you probably didn't read the entire thread...so I forgive you.

Imperious-- case in point.

It's pretty clear OP came on here to do a humblebrag/brag about her kid getting a 35 (which hasn't been confirmed unless I'm missing something - it was based only on prep) and only at about 8 pages in does it come to light that her kid is getting extra time on the ACT. Now she's defending that. I would be the first person to argue that SN kids sometimes needs more time - both of my SN kids got extra time on the ACT but it was brutal raising them, expensive and they both have very slow processing speeds which will hamper them their entire lives - however, I don't feel OP was honest in the initial post, which means we've all wasted our time - and I do find that annoying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no idea if OP is gaming the system or not. I think it is not an impossible scenario as she came across as pretty neurotic, judgemental and unpleasant in some earlier posts.
However, it seems weird that if your child needs accommodations and it takes him a week to complete one ACT test that you would even consider having him take it again just to get a perfect score.
I assume the test is stressful for him given his disabilities. Why obsess over that one extra point on the ACT when he has already done so well.

Also, if your kid is in private, why make such a big deal about public schools inflating grades? Your child will be compared to others at his school rather than across the private-public spectrum.

Actually he won't retake. I think I made this pretty clear in subsequent posts. But you probably didn't read the entire thread...so I forgive you.

Imperious-- case in point.

It's pretty clear OP came on here to do a humblebrag/brag about her kid getting a 35 (which hasn't been confirmed unless I'm missing something - it was based only on prep) and only at about 8 pages in does it come to light that her kid is getting extra time on the ACT. Now she's defending that. I would be the first person to argue that SN kids sometimes needs more time - both of my SN kids got extra time on the ACT but it was brutal raising them, expensive and they both have very slow processing speeds which will hamper them their entire lives - however, I don't feel OP was honest in the initial post, which means we've all wasted our time - and I do find that annoying.

You don’t need to believe me if you don’t want to. People expressed an interest as to how he did on the test and I explained why I don’t know. I hope to know soon and will share the score at that time. Sorry you feel you’ve wasted your time. I don’t. I came here to get an opinion and justify my gut feeling that retaking with a 35 was a bad idea. I got my answer and had moved on. I am not the one who brought this thread back to life. That was someone who is curious about DS scores. I know you are on the edge of your seat waiting for the outcome...stay tuned.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have no idea if OP is gaming the system or not. I think it is not an impossible scenario as she came across as pretty neurotic, judgemental and unpleasant in some earlier posts.
However, it seems weird that if your child needs accommodations and it takes him a week to complete one ACT test that you would even consider having him take it again just to get a perfect score.
I assume the test is stressful for him given his disabilities. Why obsess over that one extra point on the ACT when he has already done so well.

Also, if your kid is in private, why make such a big deal about public schools inflating grades? Your child will be compared to others at his school rather than across the private-public spectrum.

Actually he won't retake. I think I made this pretty clear in subsequent posts. But you probably didn't read the entire thread...so I forgive you.

Imperious-- case in point.

It's pretty clear OP came on here to do a humblebrag/brag about her kid getting a 35 (which hasn't been confirmed unless I'm missing something - it was based only on prep) and only at about 8 pages in does it come to light that her kid is getting extra time on the ACT. Now she's defending that. I would be the first person to argue that SN kids sometimes needs more time - both of my SN kids got extra time on the ACT but it was brutal raising them, expensive and they both have very slow processing speeds which will hamper them their entire lives - however, I don't feel OP was honest in the initial post, which means we've all wasted our time - and I do find that annoying.

You don’t need to believe me if you don’t want to. People expressed an interest as to how he did on the test and I explained why I don’t know. I hope to know soon and will share the score at that time. Sorry you feel you’ve wasted your time. I don’t. I came here to get an opinion and justify my gut feeling that retaking with a 35 was a bad idea. I got my answer and had moved on. I am not the one who brought this thread back to life. That was someone who is curious about DS scores. I know you are on the edge of your seat waiting for the outcome...stay tuned.

OMG, the post asked how your son did and if he would retake the ACT. YOU are the one who brought up everything else. And your story did not match the purpose of your post. Everyone is questioning why would a parent have their SN child retake the ACT again for 1 extra point. No one is impressed with you nor keeping score with your son.

I think this is an early humblebrag posting because your response shifts to some other ridiculous context instead of: YOU STILL DON'T KNOW YOUR SON'S SCORE.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no idea if OP is gaming the system or not. I think it is not an impossible scenario as she came across as pretty neurotic, judgemental and unpleasant in some earlier posts.
However, it seems weird that if your child needs accommodations and it takes him a week to complete one ACT test that you would even consider having him take it again just to get a perfect score.
I assume the test is stressful for him given his disabilities. Why obsess over that one extra point on the ACT when he has already done so well.

Also, if your kid is in private, why make such a big deal about public schools inflating grades? Your child will be compared to others at his school rather than across the private-public spectrum.

Actually he won't retake. I think I made this pretty clear in subsequent posts. But you probably didn't read the entire thread...so I forgive you.

Imperious-- case in point.

It's pretty clear OP came on here to do a humblebrag/brag about her kid getting a 35 (which hasn't been confirmed unless I'm missing something - it was based only on prep) and only at about 8 pages in does it come to light that her kid is getting extra time on the ACT. Now she's defending that. I would be the first person to argue that SN kids sometimes needs more time - both of my SN kids got extra time on the ACT but it was brutal raising them, expensive and they both have very slow processing speeds which will hamper them their entire lives - however, I don't feel OP was honest in the initial post, which means we've all wasted our time - and I do find that annoying.

You don’t need to believe me if you don’t want to. People expressed an interest as to how he did on the test and I explained why I don’t know. I hope to know soon and will share the score at that time. Sorry you feel you’ve wasted your time. I don’t. I came here to get an opinion and justify my gut feeling that retaking with a 35 was a bad idea. I got my answer and had moved on. I am not the one who brought this thread back to life. That was someone who is curious about DS scores. I know you are on the edge of your seat waiting for the outcome...stay tuned.

OMG, the post asked how your son did and if he would retake the ACT. YOU are the one who brought up everything else. And your story did not match the purpose of your post. Everyone is questioning why would a parent have their SN child retake the ACT again for 1 extra point. No one is impressed with you nor keeping score with your son.

I think this is an early humblebrag posting because your response shifts to some other ridiculous context instead of: YOU STILL DON'T KNOW YOUR SON'S SCORE.

DP but I agree with this. OP, this is your son's life, not yours. Get his scores first and then post. Next time be honest in your opening post. The answers will be different if your child is getting extra time due to a SN.

[Anonymous]

Also, post in the SN forum - you'll get more helpful responses.