Elementary school for child w/severe ADHD

[Anonymous]

My child has fairly severe ADHD- combined type. DC gives new meaning to the word "impulsive". We have had little success in our DCPCS and need to find him a new home where he can be himself- but to a much lesser degree

We are looking for a school that serves kids of average to above average intelligence, not ED but has a strong behavioral approach. Small classes (serving kindergarten) are a must. Also, nothing with too much freedom of choice because he has absolutely minimal quality decision making skills.

We've heard of Newton- too far from us on the other side of the city.
Maddux- any thoughts from anyone?

What else is out there at this age range?

[Anonymous]

Is he on medication?

[Anonymous]

Auburn has a campus in Silver Spring.

[Anonymous]

Yes, he is medicated. Some days are great and others are not. He gets very little consistency in his current school (multitude of reasons, some of them the result of his personality) and I know that is part of it.

Auburn- I will look into it.

[Anonymous]

Not Maddux if you want to find a place where he can be himself.

[Anonymous]

does he have an IEP?

[Anonymous]

Where is he now? Many PCS have very inexperienced teachers and, as a result, very poor classroom management.

This includes several schools that are often lauded on this board.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not Maddux if you want to find a place where he can be himself.

I've heard hints that everything is very, very directed there- to the point of being scripted. PP (or anyone) would that seem accurate?
That would give him a lot of frustration, but I'm trying to figure out how much of that is a behavior that needs to be overcome, how much is personality and how much of it is disability.

And yes- he has an IEP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where is he now? Many PCS have very inexperienced teachers and, as a result, very poor classroom management.

This includes several schools that are often lauded on this board.

He is at a highly lauded school, and he has a great team this year. There are larger structural issues that we have not and will not be able to overcome without a change in leadership and leadership style at the school.

[Anonymous]

OP, would you be willing to share (on or offlist) what the "highly lauded" DCPS your child is in? I also have a SN kid in a ``highly lauded" DCPS school and would be interested in chatting about the experience...

[Anonymous]

Diener has a strong behavior model (positive behavior system) and excellent academics. Our son's behavior has improved dramatically!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not Maddux if you want to find a place where he can be himself.

I've heard hints that everything is very, very directed there- to the point of being scripted. PP (or anyone) would that seem accurate?
That would give him a lot of frustration, but I'm trying to figure out how much of that is a behavior that needs to be overcome, how much is personality and how much of it is disability.

And yes- he has an IEP.

My child was there and I wouldn't recommend it for your son.

A neighbor with a similar child has been very happy at Lab.

[Anonymous]

My DS started Auburn this year and is so much happier! Auburn is truly a wonderful school!

[Anonymous]

Does lab take kids without learning disabilities? I thought they weren't keen on impulsive/behavioral types.

To the Deiner PP and the Auburn PP- if I may ask, what is your child's Dx and learning style? (I'm just trying to get a feel for the kids and environment- not trying to be nosey!)

[Anonymous]

OP, any chance you are in a language immersion school?