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[quote=Anonymous]My DS has HFA and ADHD, with an IEP. Is he disabled? Yes. His inability to self-regulate behavior leads him to need adult support in the classroom in order to "access the curriculum". If given proper support, including organizational help, frequent breaks to calm down when overwhelmed, reduced paper and pencil tasks, and written material rather than verbal lectures, he does very well. If left to fend for himself in class, he becomes easily frustrated and disruptive. Kids like him are difficult because they're very smart, but have poor executive skills and teachers often don't know what to do with them in a regular or advanced classroom. They need academic challenge to keep them interested and motivated, but also need trained special ed teachers to help them navigate the social and behavioral demands of school. With help and maturity, many of these kids can go on to successful lives, but if they are ignored, they will be labeled problem students and drop out. [/quote]
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