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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Parents of kids with SN weren't 'gifted' either. Somehow, they seemed to learn to advocate for their kids. I'd much rather have an advanced learner than one needing special education. What happens when an 'advanced' learner falls through the cracks? Not as much (if anything) as what happens to a special ed kid.

Again, with the arrogant, condescending, oversimplifying "oh, just organize and learn to advocate like we SN families did" - You weren't the one who organized and got IDEA passed into law.

What happens when an advanced learner falls through the cracks? They stagnate, get bored, disillusioned, frustrated, may become disruptive, maybe even quite school altogether (oh, no big deal). Yes, drop out. Many high-IQ kids have. Yes, some do go on to find other success, but some end up feeling betrayed, screwed and let down by the system and have a hard time recovering.

You seem to suffer from some very magical thinking about advanced learners, as though they were handed a golden ticket to life. It really doesn't work that way.
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Actually, I was involved with the 2004 amendments to IDEA and I continue to work with the Arc of Virginia and CHADD.  Cetainly others, like my aunt and uncle, were on the forefront of the movement and I'm grateful but each generation has to maintain and advance the line.  And yet, despite all this, we've had to pay a consultant $250/hr for two kids  get the schools meets their obligations under the law to my kids' education. You seem to think that just because there's a 'law', the schools comply.  They don't.  BTW you still have provided the names of the 'many specialists' who will help SN parents navigate education issues.  I, and others, are dying to know because it would save us a lot of money.  Unlike us, you're not willing to put your money where your mouth is.  What have YOU done to advocate for advanced learners?  What have YOU paid to ensure your DC gets an appropriate education?  And, spouting on DCUMs doesn't count.

The consequences you provided of an advanced learner falling through the cracks are laughable.  You are, again, responding emotionally and without facts.  What IS the dropout rate for advanced learners (those without LDs)?  What is the incarceration rate of advanced learners (again, those without LDs)?  What is the impact on the economy when the needs of advanced learners aren't met?  As I've said repeatedly, if you want to persuade people you have to provide facts, not emotions, not hyperbole and not your opinion.

I'm done with this thread.  I wish you well on getting the education you hope for your DC.

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