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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 580371" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>I'd suggest a comprehensive evaluation. A neuropsychologist is a specialized dr. Who evaluates what the brain - behavior relationship is.....they are long involved evaluations. A typical psychiatric often only considers adhd, odd, anxiety, and other than adhd, only mental health disorders. </p><p></p><p>Mental health may be an issue or he may have things that often go with adhd and can make learning very challenging. (Auditory processing disorders, subtle motor problems, visual processing problems, sensory integration disorder, on and on....)</p><p></p><p>Or he may have a neurological condition that has adhd-like problems as a symptom. (Autism, genetic conditions, learning disorders, brain trauma.....etc)</p><p></p><p>Psychs, pediatricians, and others often will say we don't need these big evaluations but they work for you. So, don't ask, in my humble opinion you tell your primary care doctor you know something is wrong and adhd does not cover it...demand a. Neuropsychology evaluation. </p><p></p><p></p><p>If you can't find a neuropsychologist, a developmental pediatrician should be sought. They often have teams of people to do a comprehensive evaluation.</p><p></p><p>Ok,.now school....(can you see the steam coming out of my ears?)</p><p>They themselves should have started this because its law but patents can too.....and in my humble opinion in your situation it's critical!</p><p></p><p>Put in writing, a letter that says you are requesting a comprehensive evaluation for special education services. Even if he is doing ok in a academics, his education is being interfered with daily. Include a request for a functional behavior assessment. Send copies to the special education director and the principal. Mail them return receipt (registered) because there are legal time lines for them to respond.</p><p></p><p>If they say no, it has to be in writing explaining why and then you fight (we can help)</p><p>If yes, they propose an evaluation plan....make sure it covers everything.....(can come here to check) and they have a time limit to complete the testing.</p><p>Do this now because this takes two yo four months! You don't want school to end. </p><p></p><p>Any child even suspected of having special needs is protected in some ways. This punishment strategy is NOT working. Why? He does not have the skills to do better. </p><p></p><p>The legal mandate is to use positive methods to change behavior. But, that must include teaching the child what to do. Skills must be goals to work on. Just saying pay attention and you get a prize is NOT a good plan. The evaluation will help identify what he needs. </p><p></p><p>The neuropsychologist can take a while but that will help guide things. Start the process now.</p><p></p><p>If you want to, you can share more about your child and we can give ideas......</p><p></p><p>How was his birth? Eating? Is he sensitive to sounds, smells, tastes, touch? Does he play with kids his age? How does he play....copying, chase games, lining things up.....? Does he imitate? How's his sleep?.....</p><p>Anything you can think of......</p><p></p><p>Behavior is communication. Your son sounds like he is trying to escape things that are too hard...both physically (goes to bathroom) and mentally ( meltdowns)</p><p>My heart breaks for him and I'm beyond frustrated that the teacher and principal are not seeking the appropriate services</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 580371, member: 12886"] I'd suggest a comprehensive evaluation. A neuropsychologist is a specialized dr. Who evaluates what the brain - behavior relationship is.....they are long involved evaluations. A typical psychiatric often only considers adhd, odd, anxiety, and other than adhd, only mental health disorders. Mental health may be an issue or he may have things that often go with adhd and can make learning very challenging. (Auditory processing disorders, subtle motor problems, visual processing problems, sensory integration disorder, on and on....) Or he may have a neurological condition that has adhd-like problems as a symptom. (Autism, genetic conditions, learning disorders, brain trauma.....etc) Psychs, pediatricians, and others often will say we don't need these big evaluations but they work for you. So, don't ask, in my humble opinion you tell your primary care doctor you know something is wrong and adhd does not cover it...demand a. Neuropsychology evaluation. If you can't find a neuropsychologist, a developmental pediatrician should be sought. They often have teams of people to do a comprehensive evaluation. Ok,.now school....(can you see the steam coming out of my ears?) They themselves should have started this because its law but patents can too.....and in my humble opinion in your situation it's critical! Put in writing, a letter that says you are requesting a comprehensive evaluation for special education services. Even if he is doing ok in a academics, his education is being interfered with daily. Include a request for a functional behavior assessment. Send copies to the special education director and the principal. Mail them return receipt (registered) because there are legal time lines for them to respond. If they say no, it has to be in writing explaining why and then you fight (we can help) If yes, they propose an evaluation plan....make sure it covers everything.....(can come here to check) and they have a time limit to complete the testing. Do this now because this takes two yo four months! You don't want school to end. Any child even suspected of having special needs is protected in some ways. This punishment strategy is NOT working. Why? He does not have the skills to do better. The legal mandate is to use positive methods to change behavior. But, that must include teaching the child what to do. Skills must be goals to work on. Just saying pay attention and you get a prize is NOT a good plan. The evaluation will help identify what he needs. The neuropsychologist can take a while but that will help guide things. Start the process now. If you want to, you can share more about your child and we can give ideas...... How was his birth? Eating? Is he sensitive to sounds, smells, tastes, touch? Does he play with kids his age? How does he play....copying, chase games, lining things up.....? Does he imitate? How's his sleep?..... Anything you can think of...... Behavior is communication. Your son sounds like he is trying to escape things that are too hard...both physically (goes to bathroom) and mentally ( meltdowns) My heart breaks for him and I'm beyond frustrated that the teacher and principal are not seeking the appropriate services [/QUOTE]
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