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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

Thanks.  Will look into your recommendations.  The admission director thiught his iq score was higher than showed on his report, however I’m not so sure as he’s had three iq tests during his schooling and they’ve been consistent.[/quote]

If your teen has an IEP you can get them tested via MCPS also.  [/quote]

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