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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Special ed teacher here.  I don't know where the PP is at, but at my school, if you have the documentation from your doctor that your child has any medical condition (ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, etc.) we give you a 504 plan.  We know how much it benefits these kids to have those accommodations.  We will discuss if they need an IEP.  And for the record, I've had kids with "straight A's" be given an IEP because we evaluate them and see the need for specialized instruction (not always academically, usually behaviorally).  A[b]nd while we ask if a kid's on medication (so we can help monitor the effectiveness or be on the lookout for side-effects),[/b] I've never recommended it.  I'm not a doctor, that's not under my purview.  [/quote]

Technically, you cannot ask if a child is medicated. Parents certainly can and should notify the school team so that the teachers can monitor effectiveness etc. However, medication is off-limits unless the parents choose to discuss it. Also, medication may not be considered in determining whether a child is eligible for a 504 or IEP. [/quote]

Correct, yes, sorry, I should have specified we don't outright ask "Hey, is your child on meds?".  We ask "Have you spoken with your doctor about possible treatment options such as therapy, medication, exercise?"  And that leads to the parent telling us they have/have not decided on medication.  Because I've had students who participate in a variety of treatment plans, many of which don't included medication.  It's definitely not needed for all kids.  :-)[/quote]

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