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[quote=Anonymous]Fusion is trying to draw a line between what’s an academic issue and what’s a behavioral issue that needs attention from the family and possibly a healthcare provider. They’re setting an appropriate boundary.

Yes, there are some things a school can do to
increase extrinsic motivation. Scaffolding work that feels overly challenging to the student, giving rewards (short breaks for games, fidget toys), offering choice (order of learning activities, novel that will be read). Teachers also try to form relationships with students so that there’s some social motivation to do well. However, some students still won’t engage with the work. At the end of the day, there’s no magic to it; schools don’t have access to the perfect words that make your child comply when he won’t at home. As well, school budgets and environments mean that they are limited in the meaningful rewards they can offer to students.

Fusion cannot evaluate whether the causal factor is poorly managed ADHD, a severe self esteem issue, pathological demand avoidance, or simple opposition. Schools can neither diagnose nor treat such conditions. They are getting in touch with you so that you can seek other supports as necessary and so that you understand why your child is not progressing as quickly as you or they hoped. While Fusion does specialize in helping complex cases, some students will need outside service providers as well. That is not an uncommon need for students with challenging or complex profiles.[/quote]

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