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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Ok, now I'm thoroughly confused.  I see on wright's law (and the federal statute) where it says that it doesn't matter if the child is on target academically.  BUT, I see in the DC code of regs that emotional disturbance is not a determining factor for eligibility?? Section 5-E3006

Am I missing something? Help![/quote]

Are you looking at 3006.4(c)(3) which excludes emotional diagnosis in the evaluation for eligibility for specific learning disability?  If so, you are looking at the wrong section (this only applies to kids with a specific learning disability like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalcula, etc.)

You want to look at the definitions section of the reg (sec 3001.1) for the definition of "child with a disability".  A child with RAD can qualify under element "(c) emotional disturbance". assuming there is also a need for special education.  IMO, I would argue that your child needs special education, probably both from the psychologist and from a special or general ed teacher.  The psychologist needs to provide special instruction to help the child understand what's going on with the RAD and how to cope.  The general ed or sped teacher has to provide specialized instruction and support in the classroom so that triggers can be identified and ways of coping can be onstructed/reinforced on the spot.  IMO, it would not be appropriate for a child to have only a 504 with an accomodation to go work silently/alone in a hall or another room.[/quote]

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