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difficult child behind in academics - what are his rights?
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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 218426" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>I don't think that is correct. My son does not have a learning disability, in the traditional sense. I had him test (neuropsychologist) privately and he does have issues pertaining to executive functioning (like organization and planning) and memory. His abilities pertaining to IQ were average, or varied. He does not need remedial help like some children, however, he still needs help and supports. One of the major benefits of the testing is that the report from the tester includes recommendations. In my son's case, and I suspect it would be the same in your son's, it was strongly recommended that my son get an IEP.</p><p></p><p>The school can do this testing, if you request it in writing (send it certified mail or hand deliver it), but their's won't be as thorough. The advantage, however, is that they may choose not to accept private tests results- they have to accept their own. Still, most here would probably recommend having it done privately. The other option is to let the school do it and it will be done quicker. Then, still arrange to get it done privately. In any case, I'd suggest getting the ball rolling because your son does need an IEP. The 504 will not offer him as much support or protection.</p><p></p><p>I'm not the expert on this- Sheila, Martie, Smallworld or others can clarify or correct any mis-interpretation I've just given, but the one thing I'm sure of is that if you request it in writing, they have to respond with something more than they have.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 218426, member: 3699"] I don't think that is correct. My son does not have a learning disability, in the traditional sense. I had him test (neuropsychologist) privately and he does have issues pertaining to executive functioning (like organization and planning) and memory. His abilities pertaining to IQ were average, or varied. He does not need remedial help like some children, however, he still needs help and supports. One of the major benefits of the testing is that the report from the tester includes recommendations. In my son's case, and I suspect it would be the same in your son's, it was strongly recommended that my son get an IEP. The school can do this testing, if you request it in writing (send it certified mail or hand deliver it), but their's won't be as thorough. The advantage, however, is that they may choose not to accept private tests results- they have to accept their own. Still, most here would probably recommend having it done privately. The other option is to let the school do it and it will be done quicker. Then, still arrange to get it done privately. In any case, I'd suggest getting the ball rolling because your son does need an IEP. The 504 will not offer him as much support or protection. I'm not the expert on this- Sheila, Martie, Smallworld or others can clarify or correct any mis-interpretation I've just given, but the one thing I'm sure of is that if you request it in writing, they have to respond with something more than they have. [/QUOTE]
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