Reply to Schools to apply for K for child with severe ADHD (should be medicated by then) and possible LDs

Forum Index » Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities

Reply to "Schools to apply for K for child with severe ADHD (should be medicated by then) and possible LDs"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lab does not take kids with this profile.  You should look at Kingsbury but even they won't deal with these issues unless you put him on medication.  If you look at Maddux, you want to be sure he won't stick out and or it will be hard for him to make friends, which will be stressful for him and you.[/quote]

I'm surprised to hear this.  Lab does take students with ADHD.  I'm also surprised to hear people recommending public schools with an IEP - the notion that a public school will effectively serve a child like this seems to be a bit of a stretch.[/quote]

Please give me your thoughts. I am confused too. This is OP. We do indeed have behavioral issues but they are impulse control and hyperactivity and not following directions issues. I am not sure what public would look like. [/quote]

A bit of advice from a BTDT mom with nothing but positive intent.

First, ignore the term ADHD. It's overly used, extremely broad, and often mis-diagnosed.
Second, ignore school types and reputations. Public, private, "involved parents" -- it doesn't matter. You want[i] staff with relevant experience[/i].
Third, remember that no school is perfect forever. If there's not a "fit", it's because the [i]school's profile and staffing[/i] don't align with your wonderful child.

Now, start over screening schools with what you know [i]for sure[/i] about your child -- epilepsy, behavioral support (PBIS, etc), under 6 years old, needs classroom aide. Remember, ignore ADHD for now.

The Lab School would score 0 out of 4. They would be the first to tell you.

A public school in Alexandria might get 4 out of 4. It may not be perfect, but it may be good enough for a year or two until you can get more info on cognitive and academic skills.

Special Education at public schools varies by school and student needs. Classroom aides, behavior specialists, PT, OT, can be in the same school with a TAG/G&T program.  Federal disability law requires public school systems to make resources available for your child's disabilities. Privates, no matter how expensive and how demanding the parents, are not required to offer this without an IEP. So try to keep an open mind about public vs private for early elementary grades.

But then there's the third rail of 2e. Neither public nor private schools have ideal profiles for twice exceptional kids. There are supporters and detractors of 2e. Only you can decide if you think it's worth exploring for your child. I'm no expert, but the the hyperactivity and not following instructions in a typical classroom environment sound a lot like 2e kids I know.

Best of luck OP! [/quote]

I feel hopelessly uninformed - what is 2e, why does it sound like that, and what does that mean?[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics