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[quote=Anonymous]A kid like this would likely benefit from a comprehensive neuropsych exam. Genetic testing can also be useful in some cases (particularly if she has syndromic features — which often go unrecognized even by regular peds, developmental peds observe this stuff quite quickly). But unless the parents decide to do this and can afford it (which is impossible for most families), she will get the more limited testing that the school system provides.

I say this as a parent of a kid with an IQ of less than 30, it sounds like this kid may eventually be diagnosed with intellectual disability. At these early ages, parents are told over and over “oh, they will catch up.” But the reality is some kids don’t have the IQ to catch up. If the kid is ultimately diagnosed with intellectual disability, then their placement may change.

I don’t know what “cognitive services” even are, and I’ve been in the SN world for years. But, it sounds like a special Ed pull out. I don’t think there is anything wrong with this kid being mostly mainstreamed in the younger years and sure, she might catch up. If this kid has a possibility of catching up, then more time with mainstream peers is typically a very good thing.[/quote]

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