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1. Neuropsychological evaluation at Stixrud or other reputable psychologists' practice. It will probably reveal ADHD, and perhaps anxiety and other disorders.

2. Discuss with the psychologist what school accommodations and services might be appropriate. This should be written in the report that you show to the school. Your child might be best served by an IEP, which is more protective than a 504.

3. Ramp up stimulants with a psychiatrist who treats children. Pediatricians are not trained for this, but once your child is stabilized on a dose, they can prescribe the medication. Failing stimulants, patients can try non-stimulants.

4. When your child is stabilized, and if you see public still doesn't work for him, try to enroll them in a private school. Privates are not legally required to follow IEPs and 504s, so please bear this in mind.

The reason you should do this in this order is that mainstream privates (not special needs ones) won't take a child like this, and if they do, he might be counseled out at some point.

You really MUST understand that your child needs medication to function. This goes beyond a change of setting.

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