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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would think that the kid's anxiety, maybe immaturity that comes with ADHD, and the difficulties academically from ADHD and the processing disorder, plus the burden on coping and executive functioning created by the divorce/remarriage and two-household lifestyle, are all adding up to a really difficult situation. And I would think the kid probably feels ill-used by all of this, like these problems have been dumped on them, and like they are being blamed and accused of various deficiencies, when really the problem is the situation created by the adults. And therefore the kid is very upset, angry, and resentful, and is rebelling against the therapy and the 504 to express this. [/quote]

This sounds wise to me.

I don't see why the kid has to be too in touch with their 504 accommodations, though maybe I'm missing something. But I think it would work better if you meet with the school without your kid and they implement whatever's needed (extra time, pullout, etc.) If the kid fights them and you have to get involved, so be it, but kids are often more accepting of the school than of their parents, and the people at school have seen resistance before, whereas you might not have done.

Therapy isn't for everyone, and it's not for everyone at all times. Hopefully, the kid can get some support at school and less conflict with you if you pawn it onto the school, and things will cool down a bit.

16 can be a crummy age, and summer can be a rough time out of the routine, even as we all say we like it. Hoping things smooth out a bit soon. [/quote]

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