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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 259782" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>You don't need to see the psychologist regularly. Just contact him/her and make an appointment to discuss testing. That is great that your insurance covers that much- testing can be around $1500-$2000, I think. My son's was done 3 years ago and my insurance covered a smaller portion.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, don't worry about the adhd or diagnosis effecting it- kids with adhd can be on an iep- it depends on how the "disability" is effecting the ability to learn or if resulting behavior is effecting the ability for others to learn- or something like that. It isn't that a diagnosis automatically qualifies or disqualifies a kid. </p><p></p><p>I'd recommend calling the psychiatric right away- sometimes it can take a few months to get the kid in for the actual tests. Asks what tests they do and how many hours of testing you can expect. It should be at least 4-6 hours or they aren't doing much. If they say they will start with a few then determine what more is needed, that's ok, in my humble opinion. Then, it will probably take a few weeks or so to get the results- ask to make sure that you will get a written report that includes test results and recommended accommodations. He/she should also have an appointment with you to go over the report and any questions you have. As soon as you have this stuff, request, in writing, that the sd have a meeting to evaluate your child for an IEP. People on the Special Education forum can help with that.</p><p></p><p>It is preferable to do this before entering middle school if possible.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 259782, member: 3699"] You don't need to see the psychologist regularly. Just contact him/her and make an appointment to discuss testing. That is great that your insurance covers that much- testing can be around $1500-$2000, I think. My son's was done 3 years ago and my insurance covered a smaller portion. Anyway, don't worry about the adhd or diagnosis effecting it- kids with adhd can be on an iep- it depends on how the "disability" is effecting the ability to learn or if resulting behavior is effecting the ability for others to learn- or something like that. It isn't that a diagnosis automatically qualifies or disqualifies a kid. I'd recommend calling the psychiatric right away- sometimes it can take a few months to get the kid in for the actual tests. Asks what tests they do and how many hours of testing you can expect. It should be at least 4-6 hours or they aren't doing much. If they say they will start with a few then determine what more is needed, that's ok, in my humble opinion. Then, it will probably take a few weeks or so to get the results- ask to make sure that you will get a written report that includes test results and recommended accommodations. He/she should also have an appointment with you to go over the report and any questions you have. As soon as you have this stuff, request, in writing, that the sd have a meeting to evaluate your child for an IEP. People on the Special Education forum can help with that. It is preferable to do this before entering middle school if possible. [/QUOTE]
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