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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD has dug a new low. No learning disabilities...just pure laziness and lack of interest. [/quote]

How do you know that this is just laziness and not a learning disability or another issue like ADD or depression?  Has she had a full neuropsychological assessment?  They are expensive, but very helpful.  Many insurance companies will pay for a significant portion of testing because it can help in making a differential diagnosis of a number of different medical issues.

Without a full neuropsych, you really can't say it's laziness and not something else...

Anyway, it's a good message to send to your kid -- we think you're capable of more, but we are consulting experts we will really assess you and help us figure out what your strengths and weaknesses are, what realistic goals are, and how we can help you learn in the best way.

When parents tell kids "you can do better," kids often ignore it because they think their parents have to say that.  The picture changes when an objective doctor delivers the news about strengths and weaknesses. [/quote]

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