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<blockquote data-quote="Rannveig" data-source="post: 667665" data-attributes="member: 5689"><p>Thanks, everyone, for your responses. The teacher responded positively to my note and seems willing to work with me based on the information I provided (that Odin has issues for which we're seeking treatment). In other words, not nearly as harsh on Day Two. That's the good news. The bad news is that the school can't meet the legal deadline for giving me the 504 meeting I've requested. It was supposed to happen tomorrow but now won't take place till Monday. The good news (I guess) is that the guidance counselor said she'd speak with Odin's teachers to ask them to cut him some slack in the meantime. To answer your questions:</p><p></p><p>Wiped Out: No, he doesn't have an IEP. While he has had the problem behaviors for years, we only got him a neuropsychological exam this summer, only got our diagnosis this month, and so are just beginning the process with the school. I'm not sure the diagnosis of ADHD-not otherwise specified will be enough to qualify under IDEA and get an IEP, but I welcome input on how to make a case for one. The depression was determined to be episodic and currently in remission, so I think we're looking strictly at the ADHD-not otherwise specified diagnosis in order to qualify for help. As for what Odin says -- ha! He says that while it may have appeared he was sleeping, he actually wasn't. But yeah, he's getting a C because he hasn't turned in some major assignments. He's unhappy about the situation but seemingly more because he finds all the adults annoying rather than because he's disappointed in himself. </p><p></p><p>Somewhere Out There: Of course drugs are possible, but I doubt it, as the behavior isn't new. He has been kind of this way all his life; it's just that now in high school he can't overcome his processing and other deficits based on intelligence alone: the expectations are higher. My X and I live in neighboring counties and share custody. It's a long and ugly story why, but X has weekday custody, and I just get weekends and holidays. We share legal custody. I have always been the one to manage the kids' educational and health issues; now I just have to do it from behind a curtain, as it were.</p><p></p><p>Copa: As ever, I appreciate your insights. And now that I think of it, the depression that was "in remission" this summer when Odin was tested may be back now that he is in school and getting the side-eye from the likes of his history teacher. He does say that he can't face doing his homework so procrastinates by playing video games and such. Then he stays up late, never does get to his homework, and is sleepy the next day in school. It's not clear to me whether the procrastination has an emotional or cognitive origin.</p><p></p><p>InsaneCdn: I did make clear to the teacher in my note that Odin deserves care, not punishment, at this time. I think I got through. </p><p></p><p>Thank you again, everyone. You are helping me to be strong, which I really need right now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rannveig, post: 667665, member: 5689"] Thanks, everyone, for your responses. The teacher responded positively to my note and seems willing to work with me based on the information I provided (that Odin has issues for which we're seeking treatment). In other words, not nearly as harsh on Day Two. That's the good news. The bad news is that the school can't meet the legal deadline for giving me the 504 meeting I've requested. It was supposed to happen tomorrow but now won't take place till Monday. The good news (I guess) is that the guidance counselor said she'd speak with Odin's teachers to ask them to cut him some slack in the meantime. To answer your questions: Wiped Out: No, he doesn't have an IEP. While he has had the problem behaviors for years, we only got him a neuropsychological exam this summer, only got our diagnosis this month, and so are just beginning the process with the school. I'm not sure the diagnosis of ADHD-not otherwise specified will be enough to qualify under IDEA and get an IEP, but I welcome input on how to make a case for one. The depression was determined to be episodic and currently in remission, so I think we're looking strictly at the ADHD-not otherwise specified diagnosis in order to qualify for help. As for what Odin says -- ha! He says that while it may have appeared he was sleeping, he actually wasn't. But yeah, he's getting a C because he hasn't turned in some major assignments. He's unhappy about the situation but seemingly more because he finds all the adults annoying rather than because he's disappointed in himself. Somewhere Out There: Of course drugs are possible, but I doubt it, as the behavior isn't new. He has been kind of this way all his life; it's just that now in high school he can't overcome his processing and other deficits based on intelligence alone: the expectations are higher. My X and I live in neighboring counties and share custody. It's a long and ugly story why, but X has weekday custody, and I just get weekends and holidays. We share legal custody. I have always been the one to manage the kids' educational and health issues; now I just have to do it from behind a curtain, as it were. Copa: As ever, I appreciate your insights. And now that I think of it, the depression that was "in remission" this summer when Odin was tested may be back now that he is in school and getting the side-eye from the likes of his history teacher. He does say that he can't face doing his homework so procrastinates by playing video games and such. Then he stays up late, never does get to his homework, and is sleepy the next day in school. It's not clear to me whether the procrastination has an emotional or cognitive origin. InsaneCdn: I did make clear to the teacher in my note that Odin deserves care, not punishment, at this time. I think I got through. Thank you again, everyone. You are helping me to be strong, which I really need right now. [/QUOTE]
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