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[quote=Anonymous]DS is in 2nd grade and we suspect he may have ADD/ADHD as well as potentially a LD. We've talked about it previously with the school and his pediatrician, all who have advised a watch and wait approach.

Today I received a call from the school counselor asking if I would allow my son to participate in a small group of students that will meet with her once a week over lunch. She shared that the group was for kids experiencing social issues and that my son (being the talkative, super friendly kid he is) could help others participate and come out of their shell.  I asked her directly if he was being included due to concerns specific to him and she emphatically replied no.

This didn't make any sense so I asked who else was in the group and she shared the names of 3 other kids, 1 of whom I know well, who also has similar challenges to DS. I reached out to that kid's parents and they got the same spiel about the kid being a leader, etc and that he was there to help others, which we both now know is not entirely the case.

I know the public school system has to be careful about communication about these types of things, but I can't help but feel incredibly misled by the counselor. I'm a straight shooter and if she hadn't couched his participation in the group in such a bizarre way I would have immediately shared my concerns with her. (TBH, I never viewed DS's challenges as social and have no idea what has been documented or shared from pervious conferences over the last 2 years.)

I know some parents can be touchy about the subject and educators need to tread lightly, but come on! I plan to follow-up tomorrow but wanted to know if this is typical behavior in public schools today?
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