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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. The issue is that DD’s attention issues are “mild” and she didn’t meet all the requirements for a strong ADHD diagnosis, including questionnaires from teachers. If anything it was ONE parents answers that might take her into ADHD diagnosis category. Otherwise not quite there.

I am not trying to hide anything. I don’t know how I feel about formally perhaps overstating the ADHD when we know she is dyslexic and want to get services for that! It seems as though we can more easily get services for her in public school if we go through both channels. But I am not convinced that DD is ADHD. [/quote]

I think OP's premise is wrong. Having an ADHD diagnosis in addition to dyslexia won't help you get more services in a public school.

You're going to have to fight for dyslexia services regardless. "Mild" ADHD will get you preferential seating, additional time on assessments or assignments, perhaps reminders.

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Plus, once you get an IEP under any disability code, you get whatever services/accommodations are appropriate. So if OP's DD needs additional time or reminders, she can get those things, regardless of diagnosis.[/quote]

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