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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I hear you.  We are in a similar situation and I shared your concerns in the beginning.  The simple answer is no, if you are at a good school with solid resources your child will not be stigmatized or put on a different educational track, and the academic expectations will not be any lower.  What you will receive is guidance and strategies to help your child work through this developmental phase and overcome the challenges he/she is facing.  It's hard as a parent to hear these things about your child, but take the advice others gave me - focus on what will help your child be the happiest, healthiest child they can be and to succeed to the best of their abilities in school.

Set up a meeting with the special education coordinator and ask all of your questions.  They will explain the process (which is 100% voluntary and can be revoked by you at any time) and I guarantee you that you will feel much more comfortable with the process.  One other thing - there are benefits to having your child evaluated in school.  One - it is free.  Two - the evaluations do not disrupt your child's routine.  Three - you and the school will be able to work together as a team to help your child.  Take a deep breath - it really will be okay.  I promise.[/quote]

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