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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I knew someone who went through a mediocre school system in a southern state we all secretly feel is "backwards." A person in authority saw something in this individual, singled them out, sent them to a special "post high school" remedial school, subsequently funneled this individual and others like them into a highly regarded college. This individual graduated from this college, later attended an Ivy League for a graduate degree, and had a fine career. True story.

It's not the kids. It's the schools.[/quote]

I seriously doubt that individual had an IQ below 85. There are many kids in this country in all states who are unable to handle the required academic load. They often get into trouble of some sort or drop out. We need more vocational programs so those kids can learn the skills needed for employment. [/quote]

I just had an IEP meeting for a student who scored 52 as his FSIQ. I doubt it’s that low but he learns very slowly. He basically needs to repeat each grade to be able to learn the content. It’s sad but I usually have a student every year or so test in the 70s. They don’t get an IEP because they are working to their potential. [/quote]

PP here. Yes, that's what many people don't understand. Since eligibility for Intellectual Disabilities requires below 70 in both cognitive and adaptive behavior functioning, there are many kids who don't qualify for services because their cognitive scores aren't high enough for the learning Disabilities category either. They basically get few alerts, unless their parents can afford private evaluation, meds, and/or a medical basis for OHI. [/quote]

get few supports[/quote]

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