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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Personally,[b] I don't think it's that reasonable to think that meds alone will fix school issues, [/b]especially the being behind in reading.  Has he had a neuropsych that assesses for ability and achievement levels.  Being behind in reading usually means there is a need for specialized instruction, which means an IEP is appropriate.  Summer intensive reading is a good idea too.  I recommend Siena school summer program.  My DS went ther for 2 years and I can't say enough good things about it.  But, even saying that, one summer intensive may catch him up but he likely will need more specialized instruction in order to stay caught up.  [b]You can also have special instruction in organization and breaking down assigments and tracking, etc. [/b] [/quote]

I agree.  Siena's excellent.  ASDEC also has a program for older kids.  Including organizational skills to be put in the IEP is also very important.

Also, OP, you may want to take a look at the Unstuck and On Target program.  It's a social skills program and although it was designed for kids with autism, it addresses that explosive/rigidity issue that can be present in a lot of kids with ADHD as well.  At this age, much of the social skills curriculum focuses on problem solving among peers and it's really helpful for parents b/c we need to learn the same problem solving techniques.  [/quote]

I am the PP who recommended Siena.  I just wanted to add that while rigidity and explosiveness can be a part of the ADHD itself, it can also be reflective of the frustration that an ADHD kid has when he/she sees others around him that can do things so easily that are hard for the ADHD kid.  And, ADHD kids are often treated poorly by teachers who attribute aspects of the ADHD to the student being lazy, unmotivated, disrespectful for not doing things the way others do, etc.  Teachers also often refuse to give accommodations that they are required to give, which is very frustrating.  Students can also be mean to kids with ADHD when they don't pay attention, misunderstand some verbal or social communication, etc.

My DS had an SLD (dysgraphia) and ADHD.  He was much more explosive, weepy and rigid in ES school where he wasn't getting the appropriate instruction and the teacher was refusing IEP accommodations and criticizing DS for even asking for them.  After 2 years at Siena, DS learned that he could learn, and I had my sunny, cheerful boy back.  He is able to self-advocate and maintain his cool because he is confident that teachers and peers who think poorly of him are wrong about him.  [/quote]

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