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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. To be clear, DD does not have a learning disability, does not have anxiety, and does not have a low processing speed. Those were just examples I used in response to various questions such as to what I meant by "emotional support" for gifted kids. DD does tend to be a perfectionist who sometimes avoids doing (or turning in) work because of a fear of making a mistake. So, yes, it would be great if she had some teachers who "got this," as opposed to teachers who just assume she isn't capable . . . . In terms of privates, my understanding of most privates is that they also don't want to teach beyond the norm - that they want kids who are all pretty similar and don't want gifted kids unless those kids are also highly focused on academic achievement (and thus have a good chance of getting into an impressive undergrad program, thereby bolstering the private's reputation).  I guess I'm really cynical at this point.[/quote]

OP: I'm PP with GT/LD child at TPMS. She'd fit right in with many others at Takoma. But, the best way for you to get teacher help is to document the need. We did that through a neuropsych report last fall. That, and a private observation I did through an advocate, got us a clear sense of our child's needs and allowed us to work with the school to put everything necessary in place. You have to be pro-active to get what your child needs. It won't just "happen" at any school.[/quote]

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