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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 301469" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>Hi Kelly, </p><p> </p><p>Sorry I'm just getting to this now--I had half a reply to you this morning and then got interrupted. </p><p> </p><p>I had the same question as MidwestMom in wanting to know more about the panel of specialists. With a child this age showing these kinds of issues we generally suggest an overall evaluation with a developmental pediatrician or pediatric neuropsychologist (different than a neurologist), plus evaluations in occupational therapy, audiology and speech/language. If you have reputable specialists this often gives good enough data to at least get a feel for what might be going on. </p><p> </p><p>The specialists were absolutely incorrect in saying that students who didn't have learning disabilities wouldn't qualify for special services. I had a child who entered kindergarten reading at a 5th grade level who got support services. </p><p> </p><p>A couple of thoughts for you:</p><p>Of course we don't know what's going on with your child but I can tell you if there are some Autistic Spectrum traits you might want to have specialists in that specific area take another look. Often kids who are borderline Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are really hard to nail down because they compensate pretty well until they hit a brick wall (usually school and/or social issues). </p><p> </p><p>It sounds to me like your little guy is overwhelmed in the classroom and you're going to have to listen carefully to what he is telling you to dig it out the reasons why and hopefully with the input of specialists you'll be able to piece it together. It's not unusual for a child with some issues to reach a point where they can no longer compensate and start refusing or protesting. For instance, I had a child who could write sentences and paragraphs at age 3 but who in first grade started balking at the large number of worksheets required. What I discovered is that is took a lot more effort to write as the teachers required (on the lines with a specific font, etc.) and it was causing a good deal of stress.</p><p> </p><p>I also think it would be wise to get the ball rolling for a school evaluation. If he qualifies for services he can get modifications on things like homework that are causing challenges. Has he ever had an occupational therapy evaluation for motor skills?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 301469, member: 701"] Hi Kelly, Sorry I'm just getting to this now--I had half a reply to you this morning and then got interrupted. I had the same question as MidwestMom in wanting to know more about the panel of specialists. With a child this age showing these kinds of issues we generally suggest an overall evaluation with a developmental pediatrician or pediatric neuropsychologist (different than a neurologist), plus evaluations in occupational therapy, audiology and speech/language. If you have reputable specialists this often gives good enough data to at least get a feel for what might be going on. The specialists were absolutely incorrect in saying that students who didn't have learning disabilities wouldn't qualify for special services. I had a child who entered kindergarten reading at a 5th grade level who got support services. A couple of thoughts for you: Of course we don't know what's going on with your child but I can tell you if there are some Autistic Spectrum traits you might want to have specialists in that specific area take another look. Often kids who are borderline Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are really hard to nail down because they compensate pretty well until they hit a brick wall (usually school and/or social issues). It sounds to me like your little guy is overwhelmed in the classroom and you're going to have to listen carefully to what he is telling you to dig it out the reasons why and hopefully with the input of specialists you'll be able to piece it together. It's not unusual for a child with some issues to reach a point where they can no longer compensate and start refusing or protesting. For instance, I had a child who could write sentences and paragraphs at age 3 but who in first grade started balking at the large number of worksheets required. What I discovered is that is took a lot more effort to write as the teachers required (on the lines with a specific font, etc.) and it was causing a good deal of stress. I also think it would be wise to get the ball rolling for a school evaluation. If he qualifies for services he can get modifications on things like homework that are causing challenges. Has he ever had an occupational therapy evaluation for motor skills? [/QUOTE]
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