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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bethesda elementary
North Bethesda middle (out of cluster program)
Walter Johnson high (out of cluster program)[/quote]

I would say you got lucky. We were at a different Elementary, but the same middle and high school, and we're not so lucky. [/quote]

PP you replied to.

While there are definitely instances where children are not served as they should, I’ve come to the conclusion that many posters complaining on these boards are caught between what private providers say their kids should have, and what public schools can realistically provide. And sometimes (often?), it’s the private providers who push for more than is reasonable, because the microcosm of therapies and SN services is a business like any other, and needs a constant stream of clients. I am reminded of dentists pressuring patients to have multiple cleanings or other interventions done when not necessary, or veterinary practices pressuring pet owners to buy more diagnostics and procedures than their pet actually needs.

It is very important to be well informed, get second opinions, and try to do as much daily at-home parent-supported practice as possible to limit costs and travel/scheduling issues. In that mindset, it is also important to accept that public schools must be persuaded to do their utmost, with hard data to back up your arguments, but sometimes (often?)  their utmost will only be the minimum acceptable standard.

We have had years when teachers/case managers met that minimal standard, and years when teachers/case managers went above and beyond. None were liars, or acted unprofessionally.

The most important thing to accept is that yes, special needs make life difficult, even with the best services and attention. The goal is to reduce those difficulties to something we can live with.

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