Posted by susan C on November 17, 2001, at 12:35:57
In reply to Re: Dr. won't write IEP letter, other problems..., posted by LyndaK on November 16, 2001, at 22:04:10
hi, my boy, now 18, was made a 'focus of concern' in a letter written by me to the principal when he was in first grade, he was obviously intelligent, but just could not get the alphabet or reading...the teachers recommended it. By the second grade (it did take a whle-though with in the time required by law) we had a meeting of the special ed teacher, the school psychologist, the teacher and parents. They discussed the results of all the tests and evaluations and prepared an IEP. This was updated regularly by the SE teacher. Though he was not like the 'ususal SE student' the process' goal was to preserve is self image until he catching up...which was about 4 or 5th grade. He did, and started doing very well (with coping skills for spelling). The public school did an excellent job. In middle school he decided he wanted to go to an independent selfdirected private school, and spent the next three years studying at home. He is now a Junior at the local University getting ready to leave for a year language study in Japan.
Tho, he isn't ADHD as your son is, the public school did an Excellent job of identifying and planing and doing exactly what they said they would do.
I too, encourage you to hunt for another doctor. Especially one who has a focus on your son's and your needs. I had to change pdocs, and found those that specialize know right away if they can help you or not, and can tell you who else to consider...
a real telling point with my previous pdoc is when i asked him if i should go get a second opinion and he po-poed it...i should never have asked...
go for it.
sixth seventh eighth grade is pure hell for some.mouse with a piece of chalk
susan C
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