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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My experience with FCPS was 100% flipped from OP.  This is from Madison HS.

DD was struggling emotionally, but not academically (much). She is an A student with a weighted GPA over 4.0.  She also does really bad on long tests (e.g., PSAT's, etc) and in high stress settings.

In our case, we were focusing on depression.  In that context, we found out that DD is on the spectrum and has ADD/ADHD.  More specifically, she has poor executive function with really bad working memory (particularly when she is fatigued).

We had a most positive response:  the attitude is what can we do to help her?  She has extended time, and the ability to take  exams in small groups.  She also has a plan in place if she gets upset:  she goes to the counselors office to decompress.

As for the extra time, she almost never uses/asks for it.  She plays it by ear with how she is feeling.[/quote]

NP to this thread and the SN forum. We are going through the exact same thing, although our child is in early elementary school. Thank you so much for positing this! I am really worried we will get pushback from the school when we request a 504 because our child has always had excellent grades. Our child hasn't finished all the educational testing yet and we haven't asked for a meeting because the tests aren't done, but I'm glad to hear of a case where the school was accommodating. I am crossing my fingers for a similar outcome![/quote]

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