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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our 9th grade student with an IEP for ADHD, Dyslexia, GAD is miserable at school. Poor social skills & no real friendships outside school. Possible ASD but not evaluated due to waitlists. Have psych, have meds (which are refused due to the appetite suppression and physical side effects) a great therapist and supportive IEP team. 
I do not know what to do. Has anyone ever successfully gotten an APS school to offer part time schooling during periods of mental health crisis or offer to let a kid learn on self study but not online during a period of school? Am concerned that the kid will end up failing 9th grade at this point and the idea of repeating a grade will put DC off of school completely. Should I hire an educational lawyer to help advocate? [b]Do I try with a counselor on the IEP team?[/b] [/quote]

Yes, since the team is not offering an appropriate resolution, get a special ed lawyer stat. Work with a lawyer NOT an advocate and it's much better if they are very familiar with APS. [/quote]

Where does OP say she has gone to APS to seek help or a resolution?  Maybe she has.  We need more info though.  "Do I try with a counselor or the IEP team?" would seem to indicate no effort has been made to contact the school.[/quote]

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