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[quote=Anonymous]Just as a point of information, DS's ADHD does not cause behavioral problems at all, [b]just learning challenges[/b], so it's not as though we're proposing to release some unmedicated bully or time-bomb into their hands. And as another point of information, he actually is medicated for anxiety, but I didn't disclose this.  Do I have to?

I tried googling but obviously didn't use the right combination of keywords, as I kept coming up with school policies on meds given by the nurse at midday.  So, is anyone out here able to enlighten me?  It was MCPS, by the way.

Thank you so much.[/quote]

No, you are not required to disclose this to the committee but you probably should include it on the medical forms.  I have a student who has a 504 Plan for ADHD and his mother medicates him but does not share this info with anyone except the nurse.  She has never said anything about meds to me or anyone else at school.  He must take them at home before school.  I can quickly tell when he  1) hasn't taken them or  2) has had him dose changed.  IMO, it is important information to share with the teachers b/c you are giving him meds to help him concentrate and therefore learn at school, right?  "Just learning challenges" is a huge deal in school.[/quote]

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