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<blockquote data-quote="jen3" data-source="post: 116012" data-attributes="member: 4504"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>I really feel that the independent evaluation. is the way to go. I had my 8 year old tested in 1st grade through the school at my request. At my parent-teacher conference the teacher stated that she didn't know how he'd make it to second grade that he just wasn't getting it. They discovered he had a Learning Disability (LD) in math. He is now in 2nd grade getting help daily in math from a spec. ed. teacher and although he is making some progress he is still having difficulty staying focused and paying attentin in class. The teacher said he is lethargic in class and seems very frustrated. My husband and I decided to have him tested by a neurologist to check for ad or anything else. He is scheduled to have a neuropsychological evaluation and I possibly might have them do more educational testing. My health ins. covers the neuropsychologist. evaluation but the educational testing is out of pocket. We just want to make sure we're not missing anything. It's hard to tell if he just has a lack of motivation or is this really hard for him. Don't be afraid to ask for what your child needs. All the schools are trying to save a buck but you need to advocate for your child. We haven't had any trouble with the school getting him tested or extra help but MA has a lot of Special Education laws. Good luck with your child. I understand that the school doesn't have to go by the ind. evaluation. but depending on my son's results I will push to make sure he gets what he needs because I feel that all children learn differently and they all deserve a good education and the same opportunities as other children.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jen3, post: 116012, member: 4504"] Hi, I really feel that the independent evaluation. is the way to go. I had my 8 year old tested in 1st grade through the school at my request. At my parent-teacher conference the teacher stated that she didn't know how he'd make it to second grade that he just wasn't getting it. They discovered he had a Learning Disability (LD) in math. He is now in 2nd grade getting help daily in math from a spec. ed. teacher and although he is making some progress he is still having difficulty staying focused and paying attentin in class. The teacher said he is lethargic in class and seems very frustrated. My husband and I decided to have him tested by a neurologist to check for ad or anything else. He is scheduled to have a neuropsychological evaluation and I possibly might have them do more educational testing. My health ins. covers the neuropsychologist. evaluation but the educational testing is out of pocket. We just want to make sure we're not missing anything. It's hard to tell if he just has a lack of motivation or is this really hard for him. Don't be afraid to ask for what your child needs. All the schools are trying to save a buck but you need to advocate for your child. We haven't had any trouble with the school getting him tested or extra help but MA has a lot of Special Education laws. Good luck with your child. I understand that the school doesn't have to go by the ind. evaluation. but depending on my son's results I will push to make sure he gets what he needs because I feel that all children learn differently and they all deserve a good education and the same opportunities as other children. [/QUOTE]
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