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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also forgot to mention that it is my impression that MCPS teachers are never allowed to suggest a diagnosis.  I am grateful to my son's first grade teacher who suggested we ask for an evaluation.[/quote]

Correct, but the good ones know how to send secret signals - coded language about immaturity, focus issues, disorganized, fidgety, etc.  It is SO dumb that we are supposed to recognize teachers as experts in, for example, second grade kids yet Central won’t let them answer a question like “is he within normal expectations for a second grade boy?”

MCPS will screen if it’s clear that the kid can’t access the curriculum.  If the kid is on grade level, they won’t test - no matter how much stress the kid is under and causing others like teachers, classmates, parents, and no matter if it’s clear that he should be doing better than simply meeting standards.  [/quote]
Yea, thats why I mentioned it because as a parent I found this odd as well.  My son's entire K year was him being in trouble.  Luckily his first grade teacher simply suggested we could ask for an evaluation (never mentioned ADHD).  We were able to get him a 504 with breaks, seating accommodations, etc.  Huge improvement but like I said I wish we just started medication then.  Thanks to all the great teachers out there like this lady![/quote]

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