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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is it not even worth considering the more academically rigorous schools? It’s tough because her intellectual abilities are very strong. One of those tough 2E kids.[/quote]
Remediate first, then switch to more rigor. It’s worked great for my 2e child, also dyslexia. Originally DC also had a mild ADHD (inattentive) diagnosis, but the results of the most recent retest (you have to retest every 4-5 years) no longer met the ADHD definition. Does have mild anxiety as well that we’re keeping an eye on; does not meet an official GAD diagnosis and we hope it never does. We did remediation in 1st-4th (O-G 3 or 4 times per week, at school), then switched to a k-8 with an excellent learning center that gave the support needed to build EF skills, study skills, and self-advocacy skills (but no further remediation needed at that point), and then switched to a HS that provides needed accommodations (just standard ones needed now—extra time, spelling doesn’t count on tests/in-class work, etc). DC had a scheduled time slot in the learning center as a freshman and now no longer even needs that, although the center is always available as a resource for any kid with accommodations at anytime during their 4 years in the HS.

So yes, a traditional/mainstream school may be a great fit—the doc who did our testing even recommended *against* a specialized school for dyslexic students, because it wouldn’t provide enough academic challenge—but possibly not until late ES/MS, after further remediation. [/quote]

Exactly what we did with our 3E student (ADHD, dyslexia, and highly gifted) who will be graduating from college in May (top 4 public uni). Moved to McLean School for 4-6, exhausted what it had to offer. Then moved to Bullis. Middle school learning specialist and admins sucked, but (most) high school personnel were outstanding.  Had to cope with little support for 7-9th, which was challenging. Knew how to advocate for their self; was taught that at McLean: [/quote]

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