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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would get the school to do a full neuropsych. Check wih Wrightslaw.com and look up VA regulations as well. Pretty sure you can push the school to do it if you put the right things in writing. Don't expect them to just say "sure!" with a verbal request. It is A LOT of work for them and everyone is overworked. Not sure what kind of evidence you need to provide to justify an eval, but it can be done and it's free through the school.[/quote]

I have to caution that schools typically do not do 'neuropsych' evaluations.  They do psycho-educational evaluations which are more limited, less 'in depth' than the neuropsychological evaluations. School staff are often limited to specific types of tests.  These evaluations may be fine for run-of-the-mill issues but if there's anything complex about the student, I'd go with the neuropsych.

PP is correct that you shouldn't expect the school to just say, 'Sure! We'll evaluate!'.  As she said, go to WrightsLaw.com and read up on your rights to an evaluation.  Document their refusal (if they refuse), tell them you are invoking your right to an evaluation, get one and have them reimburse you.  Even when you invoke your right to an evaluation, they'll try to limit you to certain providers or cap the cost.  As long as your evaluation costs are 'fair and reasonable', they must reimburse you.  To get 'fair and reasonable', contact a few providers and ask what they charge.  I did this about 4 years ago.  Wish I'd realized earlier how easy it really was.

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