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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thank you for these helpful and thoughtful replies. It seems to be a consensus that we should be more open with the school about DS's ASD diagnosis, and we'll do so starting with our upcoming P/T conference.

One side question, in MCPS if it matters. If we approach the school about an iep or 504 plan, can the school test my DS for gross and fine motor issues, or is this something we would need to do on our own? From what I understand about the iep/504 process, which is admittedly not very much, schools don't have to address or test for disabilities unless we can show an educational impact. Is doing poorly in gym class considered an educational impact? The neuropsychologist who diagnosed my DS with ASD did recommend he be evaluated by a physical therapist. We haven't followed up yet, in part because we're still reeling from the OOP cost of the ASD evaluation. Should I see if the school can evaluate him, or would I be laughed out of the room?

Thanks so much again for the quick replies - they were so helpful. [/quote]

Since you already did the neuropsych, the school May not reevaluate him again for ADHD.  When you submit the neuropsych for an IEP, ask the principal in writing that your DS be evaluated for speech, OT and PT - the school has to evaluate him if asked.  Motor issues certainly has educational impact.

FYI, it is very common for kids with ASD to have developmental coordination disorder, low tone, etc.  My DS with ASD/ADHD got OT, PT and Speech (for pragmatics) when he was diagnosed with ASD at 4.  Still gets OT and Speech in 6th grade.[/quote]

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