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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We went through this last year - my 7th grader had accrued almost 30 absences before the end of the 2nd quarter.  The school never threatened us (you can get the absences excused for medical reasons) and they were kind and tried to accommodate, [b]but tbh they failed pretty miserably.  Their sole focus was "get him in the building at all costs" without acknowledging or even recognizing the root of his issues (anxiety but also sensory overwhelm and possibly burnout) and IMO they made it worse.  Waiving some assignments after they were overdue was too-little-too-late when it was the classroom (and hallways etc.) that were the actual problem[/b].  Eventually they told me we had to stop allowing him to even call home (with no clear plan for how I was supposed to even get him in the building to begin with under those conditions); we withdrew to homeschooling and then Fusion and we are still recovering. I hope you have better luck.  [/quote]

And this has highlighted the issue that schools have.  Teacher can recognize that a kid has anxiety or some other problem, but what are you expecting an individual teacher to do about a kid when the problem is with coming to school or to class and completing the assignments?  All they can do is waive the assignment.  [/quote]

This isn't a teacher problem.  If the OP wants to stay in public school, the best way to get support is to get tested.  It's so so expensive to get outside testing and I am not sure how open they would be to accepting outside testing.  Without testing, then a proper diagnosis, supports, therapy, etc will be difficult.  It hones in on the specific issues (ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc...).  In this way, we were able to get support that worked for him (hence the IEP). Is it perfect? ABSOLUTELY NOT. But it's important to involve the school.  And keep pushing if it's not enough.  I promise you do not have to spend money.  I am a single parent, and cannot afford private and virtual school is not the right answer for his needs.  Right now his school is getting ready to test him again.  There are resources in the county the counseling office and perhaps the PPW can also connect you too.  If you do not have an outside therapist, they can help find you one. But I tell you, the waitlists are long these days.  Use the resources you can at the school and see what else they can offer you.  Otherwise, try out psychology today for therapists in your area as well.  A Two-fold approach will help.  [/quote]

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