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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there no chance that you DS is telling you what you want to hear?  ("Oh yeah, I took my time and spent lunch in her room finishing." "Did you ask to stay after school to have more time?" "Oh no, she won't let me stay after school.")

I have had such problems with my own child...going straight to the teacher, I found out that DS was turning in tests in 30 minutes, saying he didn't need/want to use any extra time.  Teacher was offering it, he was declining and feeding me stories so I didn't fuss at him.[/quote]

This is OP.  He is definitely using it!!  He has stayed after school for other classes, been late to the next class to finish, etc.  We have not been diligent about documenting it, but we will in the future.  He will be the first to tell me that he doesn't need it.  [b]He does not enjoy the fact that other kids know he has the accommodation.[/b]  We don't enjoy needing this support, but we would like to keep it if it is helping him to continue to excel.

Regarding the Math teacher.  I apologize for making accusations of lying.  I am sure it is an oversight as there are probably many students that use extra time and it is hard to keep track.[/quote]

OP - It is totally normal for a middle school child to not want to stand out in any way that they feel is stigmatizing.  Is there a better way for your child to get his accommodations?  It also seems his need for a break is hindering his access to his extended time.  What child wants to sit for an hour on a test when everyone else is done in 45 minutes?  For a child with ADHD, his attention might be spent after 20 minutes.

Can your child come to the 504/IEP meeting and describe his worries and concerns to the team?  You can ask him questions to get on the topic but let him answer in his own words.  For us, when the school psychologist heard from my son what his needs are, she came on board and was his biggest advocate against the principal, counselor, and teachers. [/quote]

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