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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).  And while we ask if a kid's on medication (so we can help monitor the effectiveness or be on the lookout for side-effects), I've never recommended it.  I'm not a doctor, that's not under my purview.  [/quote]

I'm the PP. Families like me are very thankful for teachers and SPED teachers like you, but it is sadly not universal. I agree the poster below about her experience in Bethesda. But it's not strictly a MCPS issues, ADHD (this is my DDs disability -- so I can't comment on other diagnoses) is misunderstood by many educators. For the OP, it looks like there are some great resources below. We consulted but never formally retained an attorney. Rich was a blessing to our family and was successful in getting health room to administer medication. I even consulted the central Compliance office. They were on DDs side but it was ultimately a personnel issue. The Asst Principal who did not understand ADHD was moved to a different school, but in her defense, she finally came around after about 18 mos fully recognizing how impairing ADHD can be. My best advice is to work with CHADD early and often. I've attending two of their conferences over the last 8 yrs and many parent support groups.

For the SPED teacher, one example I will give you is that when trying to get 504s enforced in 1st grade, the teacher at the 504 meeting (who was young, perhaps more in the know with current research and training) stated that accommodations were not a problem because they were "best practices" for all students. Over the last many years, each teacher and school counselor -- it's been bumpy. Some are great, some are not poor -- just uniformed. Again, it's an invisible disability. ADHD is more heritable than height. DH has ADHD but is successful because he found an occupation to play to his creativity. But he suffered tremendously in school. It's not as bad for our DD, but it is life draining parenting ADHD. The perks are here and there they surprise you with some fantastical creative genius that would not have been possible for their gift. ADHD kids and adults are square pegs that do not fit in round holes, but they certainly are not boring.[/quote]

So well written. Thank you!-Signed another parent of children and a DH with ADHD[/quote]

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