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Just diagnosis'd; need advice on first steps
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<blockquote data-quote="Feeling Sad" data-source="post: 666950" data-attributes="member: 19245"><p>No...you don't need an advocate. I was saying that if the school refuses to give him the accommodations or services that he needs, then a parent could seek an advocate.</p><p></p><p>I should have read your post better. You told the counselor about the testing. You should give the school psychologist a copy and schedule a conference. Share with her or him your wishes for a 504 or an IEP. A letter from the doctor with his recommendations would be very important. The doctor could be at the meeting. Copa is right in stating that you can decide what parts of the testing to divulge. Speak to the doctor about your game plan and what you would like for your son.</p><p></p><p>Often, in class, I make modifications private. Meaning, the student knows that homework is cut in half, tests are modified as well, and they are given more time. Other students are not aware and corrected work and tests are passed out privately. I work on students not feeling stigmatized. We all learn in different modalities, some are visual learners, some are auditory learners, while others are kinesthetic learners.</p><p></p><p>My son got in trouble as well for not writing his process of solving in math questions. He tested in the upper 2% on his IQ test, yet he received F's on his math work. He told me that it was so easy, why should I have to show my work?</p><p></p><p>Just relax and go see the counselor. They will work with you. If you want additional testing done, then speak to the school about your concerns. You are your son's advocate. Get informed about your rights and involve your doctor. The school has to meet his needs. InsaneChn's list of accommodations was spot on!</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Feeling Sad, post: 666950, member: 19245"] No...you don't need an advocate. I was saying that if the school refuses to give him the accommodations or services that he needs, then a parent could seek an advocate. I should have read your post better. You told the counselor about the testing. You should give the school psychologist a copy and schedule a conference. Share with her or him your wishes for a 504 or an IEP. A letter from the doctor with his recommendations would be very important. The doctor could be at the meeting. Copa is right in stating that you can decide what parts of the testing to divulge. Speak to the doctor about your game plan and what you would like for your son. Often, in class, I make modifications private. Meaning, the student knows that homework is cut in half, tests are modified as well, and they are given more time. Other students are not aware and corrected work and tests are passed out privately. I work on students not feeling stigmatized. We all learn in different modalities, some are visual learners, some are auditory learners, while others are kinesthetic learners. My son got in trouble as well for not writing his process of solving in math questions. He tested in the upper 2% on his IQ test, yet he received F's on his math work. He told me that it was so easy, why should I have to show my work? Just relax and go see the counselor. They will work with you. If you want additional testing done, then speak to the school about your concerns. You are your son's advocate. Get informed about your rights and involve your doctor. The school has to meet his needs. InsaneChn's list of accommodations was spot on! Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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