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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A few thoughts. 
1) extra time is not an advantage if it is proportional and legit to a dress a learning disability.  It is supposed to be compensation for a deficit. But, I agree the system needs reform.  Kids usually get a round block od extra time without proof that it is proportional to the need - in other words, if a deficit warrants an extra 10 minutes that kid likely will get 30 min or 60 min more- or no extra time at all. 
2) but OP's point that privates stack their schools with students with hooks is well taken.  It is one way they try to ensure that their college placements exceed averages.  Of course, the best advantage is just an inredibly self-motivated student with insane talent and supportive parents with an interest and means of suportting the child in any way possible.    [/quote]

The other problem is that many parents have seized unfair timing advantages for their non-disabled kids by paying a "specialist" to label their kid with some specious disorder. It throws the whole practice into disrepute - too many aggressive parents gaming the system.[/quote]

My high-IQ kid has a language-based learning disability that interferes mightily with her ability to demonstrate what she knows. I would give just about anything to make it go away, but it never will. Some extra time on a test allows her to come closer to her potential and helps her not dissolve into a puddle of anxiety and self-loathing. But that in no way affects your kid. [/quote]

I am interested in understanding how you know what she knows if she can't express it. The puddle of anxiety and self loathing- where are they coming from? If your child has high IQ and has language problems, then I am assuming that he/she is good at spatial reasoning. But why is that a disability?
My DC had a 99% vebal score and 50% spatial score. So math felt hard for her. But was it? It was hard only compared to something else she was good at. Should she have gotten extra time on her math tests? She just worked hard and got As anyway, despite being only of average ability.[/quote]

FYI, mathematical ability is more strongly correlated with verbal ability than spatial ability/perceptional reasoning. Also, 50th percentile is average, NOT disabled. Why so lacking in sympathy for disabled kids? I bet you would be too ashamed to express these opinions IRL.[/quote]

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