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[quote=Anonymous]She should not be getting Fs in participation because she is too shy to speak. Social anxiety (and this is what it sounds like) is very difficult to manage. I think you should have her evaluated by a mental health professional and get this addressed in treatment. Meanwhile, speak to the teachers and explain what is going on and ask for help. If they understand what is going on, they can help. If they think she is just checked out, or doesn't care, they will mark her down. If you don't tell the teachers, they won't know what is going on.

I would definitely try to get it documented in the 504, and if that doesn't work, you need to ask the special education department chair what avenues you have to help the kid. Don't take no for an answer.

I was very shy as a kid, although not to that point. I know some kids that were like that, and they fell apart in college, since the underlying anxiety was not treated. It feels terrible internally to be so uncomfortable in class, even if the child is comfortable in other settings. She really needs professional help. If you explain to the school what is going, I would hope they would help. Good luck to your daughter, and please tell her it will get better. [/quote]

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