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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 200874" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>When a child has a bad reaction to a medication, it can mean one of three things: first, the medication isn't the right one; second, the dose isn't at the right level; or three, the diagnosis is wrong. While you may choose not to use medications, saying your child may be one who can't take medications after one trial isn't exactly accurate. We've had many bad medication reactions along the way, but getting the right diagnosis and the right medications has made all the difference in the lives of my kids. At this point, all three are more or less stable and doing well in their school environments (my daughters more than my son).</p><p> </p><p>Having said all that, it is illegal for any school to say "fix it" by requiring you to give your child medications. Very often, children who exhibit certain behaviors in school do need an IEP for services and accommodations to help them access their education. What specific behaviors is your son exhibiting at school?</p><p> </p><p>In terms of neuropsychologists, schools don't do extensive enough testing to encompass all of the testing involved in a comprehensive neuropsychologist evaluation. Neuropsychologists can be found at university and children's hospitals.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 200874, member: 2423"] When a child has a bad reaction to a medication, it can mean one of three things: first, the medication isn't the right one; second, the dose isn't at the right level; or three, the diagnosis is wrong. While you may choose not to use medications, saying your child may be one who can't take medications after one trial isn't exactly accurate. We've had many bad medication reactions along the way, but getting the right diagnosis and the right medications has made all the difference in the lives of my kids. At this point, all three are more or less stable and doing well in their school environments (my daughters more than my son). Having said all that, it is illegal for any school to say "fix it" by requiring you to give your child medications. Very often, children who exhibit certain behaviors in school do need an IEP for services and accommodations to help them access their education. What specific behaviors is your son exhibiting at school? In terms of neuropsychologists, schools don't do extensive enough testing to encompass all of the testing involved in a comprehensive neuropsychologist evaluation. Neuropsychologists can be found at university and children's hospitals. [/QUOTE]
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