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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The idea that because the average is 4% that means that only 4% need it is absurd.  Many kids with disabilities particularly those from low to moderate income families are either not given an education that would prepare them for college, or not encouraged to think about college, so they aren’t taking the SAT at all.  [/quote]

Exactly.  It takes resources to get treatment for kids no matter how apparent their need, so the 4% is not a baseline, it's indicative of neglect.

My DC has hearing loss and facial deformities that caused speech delays.  The amount of effort the school system put into getting out of providing services far out weighed the time they spent providing therapy. Classroom teachers were shocked that there were no supports.  We missed many days of work arguing at meetings, we considered hiring an advocate, but finally gave up. We relied on private therapy, which even with insurance cost a mint (and again required flexible work schedules).  Because we fought to keep DC in services longer, I met many other families who cycled through services, and were also told after two sessions that their DC's problem had been solved--that was the norm.

Now this was for a physical disability, imagine the push back for an invisible disability.  My DC doesn't receive extra time, but I won't second guess anyone who does.  The goal is for everyone to contribute to their fullest.  I'm not surprised for a minute that affluent areas receive more services, they have the resources to fight for their kids.[/quote]

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