Reply to SFS, StA, GDS, Maret, & Potomac--best choice for underachieving, high-IQ kid?

Forum Index » Private & Independent Schools

Reply to "SFS, StA, GDS, Maret, & Potomac--best choice for underachieving, high-IQ kid?"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, our DS started showing these signs in 8th grade after a strong, but not necessarily, outstanding record. But it all blew up in 9th. Even though the school did not suggest a neuropsych, we decided to have him evaluated and learned that he had a mild form of inattentive ADHD. Getting on meds was fairly life changing for him. He was able to engage in classes where he didn't necessarily have a burning interest because he was able to focus.

If you can afford an evaluation, I would do so. You either learn that all is okay or that he has a learning style where he needs some attention - both those results are good for you to know.

GL![/quote]

And does the $$$$$ private school help in any way, shape or form or is this all the family secret from them? [/quote]

I think you are posting in the wrong thread. Or you're an a...

Yes, the school knows. Schools do not always suggest evals b/c they cost money and they do not want to presume families can afford it. Once we had the diagnosis and write-up, we had a meeting with the school's learning center and a plan 48 hours later. DS works with a great specialist and has had the support of nearly all his teachers over his four years in HS. The school's learning center is well regarded by parents and the envy of parents of students at other schools.

As I mentioned above, it was fairly life changing for him and money very, very well spent for our family. [/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