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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 118490" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Hi Diniese!</p><p></p><p>For what its worth, my Number ONE rule of parenting is : (drum roll please!) If your instincts are telling you something, LISTEN!!! In my life as a parent, the ONLY big mistakes I have made happened because I did not follow my instincts.</p><p></p><p>I am totally flabbergasted that the Special Education Director (or any school employee) told you to homeschool because they did not have the resources to teach your son!!!!! Please go to the Special Education forum on this site and learn how to handle this. This violates quite a few laws.(the school - NOT you!!).</p><p></p><p>It very much sounds like googling for an educational advocate would be in the best interest of your family. In most places the school must provide testing and other services for homeschooled children as well as school attending children. I am NOT 100% sure here though. Most of the time educational advocates are free.</p><p></p><p>Given the small stature, etc... it is probably wise to see a developmental pediatrician. We loved the one we saw, and I know he coordinated endocrinology, genetic testing, etc for patients that needed it. </p><p></p><p>A University based Hospital is often a good choice, and of course if there is a Children's Hospital that is almost always the best place to start.</p><p></p><p>hugs,</p><p></p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 118490, member: 1233"] Hi Diniese! For what its worth, my Number ONE rule of parenting is : (drum roll please!) If your instincts are telling you something, LISTEN!!! In my life as a parent, the ONLY big mistakes I have made happened because I did not follow my instincts. I am totally flabbergasted that the Special Education Director (or any school employee) told you to homeschool because they did not have the resources to teach your son!!!!! Please go to the Special Education forum on this site and learn how to handle this. This violates quite a few laws.(the school - NOT you!!). It very much sounds like googling for an educational advocate would be in the best interest of your family. In most places the school must provide testing and other services for homeschooled children as well as school attending children. I am NOT 100% sure here though. Most of the time educational advocates are free. Given the small stature, etc... it is probably wise to see a developmental pediatrician. We loved the one we saw, and I know he coordinated endocrinology, genetic testing, etc for patients that needed it. A University based Hospital is often a good choice, and of course if there is a Children's Hospital that is almost always the best place to start. hugs, Susie [/QUOTE]
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