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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you think the score is accurate? What are his strengths? Have you gotten involved with vocational rehabilitation-they also help with schooling. 
I ask bc my daughter scored an 81 in 5th grade but I’m not sure how accurate it is. I think it’s probably closer to 90. She’s a talented piano player and swimmer, and she’s scores about grade level on all of her benchmarks. Headed to 7th now. She absolutely has adhd and some language deficits.

I see her starting at our local community college but I think that she could finish a 4 yr degree at a slower pace and with some help. She (and your kiddo) needs to look at jobs that play to their strengths-for her that is quick calculations, strong long term memory, and being resourceful. She has an interest in ASL and animals, so possibly interpreter or vet tech. [/quote].

Op here.  This is a very valid question.  The admissions director at his school did not think that his score was accurate based on his admission interview.  She said to have him retested. I will say though he did the IQ test three years prior and also had a score below 80 so there has been consistency with his IQ score.  I was in shock after receiving this news and actually posted on this site to find help and resources.

I am also thinking of going the community college road but to be honest I think he will struggle with that.  I hate to set him up for failure but I feel he’s too young to have no pathway in life.

He does not have an IEP as he goes to a special needs private school so they are not required.  However, I do think going forward he needs a neuropath report to see what resources he could receive.  Am I correct in saying that’s the report he needs?

To all the posters, thank you so much.  I am grateful for this special forum.  I often feel so alone as my friends cannot relate.

I am not on the DMV area.  I live out west.  I grew up in the DMV area, my family still lives there. Thanks again.  [/quote]

Does the admissions director think his score should be higher or lower?  
Community Colleges offer more than just 2 year degrees.  They have continuing ed programs for students with disabilities that give them employment skills, certificate programs, diploma programs, as well as Associates.

You need at minimum a psychoeducational evaluation.  Your local school system can do them, you need to make a request in writing to have a private school student tested for special education services.  I suggest getting familiar with Wrightslaw.  [/quote]

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