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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS (6th grade) has a 504 Plan and an IEP for ADHD (OHI) and he is doing well in the AAP Center school. We provided the psychologist's report (including WISC-IV testing) as parent supplemental information.

My DS did not have to sit through testing "for hours on end" (as described by PP 00:15) and his ADHD is "complicated" and requires accommodations.

I think each child is unique and a blanket "AAP and IEP don't mix" statement is erroneous.

You may wish to read about Twice Exceptional students.  There is one article on the FCPS AAP website and I am sure an internet search would reveal more resources.

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/column/columntwicelearners.shtml

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I realize this is derailing the thread, but was your son earning poor grades prior to getting his IEP.  My daughter is ADHD also, but the principal says that since she makes A's & B's she won't qualify for a 504 or IEP.[/quote]

There are many kids with  504 plans who do really well academically.  Some need accommodations like sitting in the front of the room,  sitting at a table by themselves, taking tests in small group settings, or getting extra breaks when taking long tests.  Many kids with ADHD with good grades get accommodations like those.  Does your child's teacher think your DD would benefit from this?  If your child has an official diagnosis of ADHD, get your doctor to write a note saying your child has ADHD and would benefit from xyz accommodations, then officially request a 504 determination meeting.  I would find it hard to believe that under those circumstances the principal can just deny the 504 plan.  Once you make an official request, there are rules and timelines that the school has to adhere to.  If you just have an informal information chat with the principal, I don't think that starts the official clock/process so she/he can probably just tell you  her/his personal feelings.[/quote]

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