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<blockquote data-quote="exhausted" data-source="post: 421340" data-attributes="member: 11001"><p>You can get a 504 without a spec. ed. evaluation. A diagnosis of ADD or ADHD, hearing problems, or any such thing can constitute a disabling condition. Sp. Ed is for kids who show deficits in their learning, may have intellectual handicaps or severe emotional disturbance that affects education, or other health impairments that cause learning problems.A 504 plan puts into place some classroom accomodations that give him better access to the curriculum or school. Our son had ADHD and no learning issues-but we did have a diagnosis from a psychiatrist. I did it privately because I wanted the best before I labeled and treated my kid. The other path is a fight and most parents in my district loose and end up eating the cost. Our insurance covered most of the evaluation. If he is getting good grades and his "energy" level is more the issue why not get a referal to a good psychiatrist? See what will be covered by your insurance. Another option, which in our state is excellent because of the team here, is to contact the health department and see if they have a "Childrens with Special Health Care" needs dept. These people, at least here, do a great job, make referrals and often work with the school. As a teacher I love working with them as they have so many wonderful ideas. I often refer parents to them. I dont know if this is available in other states or what it is called-their primary focus is on identification and intervention. They also advocate very well with school districts. </p><p>Just another thought is maybe he is gifted. My difficult child is and this is not an easy thing for many kids either. School is torture and boring for many of them. I dont know,just some things to look at.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="exhausted, post: 421340, member: 11001"] You can get a 504 without a spec. ed. evaluation. A diagnosis of ADD or ADHD, hearing problems, or any such thing can constitute a disabling condition. Sp. Ed is for kids who show deficits in their learning, may have intellectual handicaps or severe emotional disturbance that affects education, or other health impairments that cause learning problems.A 504 plan puts into place some classroom accomodations that give him better access to the curriculum or school. Our son had ADHD and no learning issues-but we did have a diagnosis from a psychiatrist. I did it privately because I wanted the best before I labeled and treated my kid. The other path is a fight and most parents in my district loose and end up eating the cost. Our insurance covered most of the evaluation. If he is getting good grades and his "energy" level is more the issue why not get a referal to a good psychiatrist? See what will be covered by your insurance. Another option, which in our state is excellent because of the team here, is to contact the health department and see if they have a "Childrens with Special Health Care" needs dept. These people, at least here, do a great job, make referrals and often work with the school. As a teacher I love working with them as they have so many wonderful ideas. I often refer parents to them. I dont know if this is available in other states or what it is called-their primary focus is on identification and intervention. They also advocate very well with school districts. Just another thought is maybe he is gifted. My difficult child is and this is not an easy thing for many kids either. School is torture and boring for many of them. I dont know,just some things to look at. [/QUOTE]
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