by now, add/adhd is such a widely accepted disorder and is by no means difficult to diagnos. if you believe your child has add, hopefully you have educated yourself in a responsible manner.If not, you might search "Google" for articles, tests etc. specifically ones writen by medical researchers, doctors and psychologists.or check your public library or some of the larger boodstores for more recently published books of course a child-pschologist can make this diagnosis fairly easily. Just keep in mind... its true, esp. when/if you're in a situation where the folks you were hoping would help may not want to be bothered and may try to even talk you out of it by using medical jargon, etc. that's just another reason why you want to be as capeable as they are, know the termenology, etc.This shouldn't happen mind you- its more like the worst case scenerio. but you know what they say, "education is power" and if you believe that your child is add, you're probably right. if it were my child, i would deffinately consider having my child evaluated privately. and if suggested, discuss and consider medication. in some cases it may prove to be an integral part of treating your child. in the long run, and ideally it will likely be a joint effort. ideally because that will render the best results and you as a parent will be an integral if not the most the best shot your child has at getting though this hope this is of some help. he; yours,
you should know that there is a law that would require your school district to pay for your child's schooling if they cannot provide and adequate education. if you enlist the help of your public school district to find out if your child has add, and it turns out s/he does, then it is their job to make a cirriculum for them. most likely they will try to put him/her in a secial ed class DO NOT LET THEM. you will have to FIGHT for your child. make it CLEAR that s/he is NOT stupid nor does s/he have some mental defect. she learns differently than the "norm" and they need to provide her with an environment in which s/he can thrive. if the school can't provide such an environment they will help you search for another school (private)
HERE is where the law comes in. if you find a school on your own that is the best possible match for your child and the public school didn't suggest it to you (but there must be some kind of proof that being at the school you chose is better than any the public school tried to send your child to) then you can sue the district to pay your school's tuition. my parents did it with me and my brother.
If you need it for school or it would help with school that may help you convince them, but you cant convince everyone you should also hear them out on why they wont buy it.
Mostly yes because if the school can handle a child with a growing condition then you will need to seek professional help so you will need to get a speical needs school you a child
A child with special need can find help with their education be hiring a "Learning Assistant". Other methods can include attending a "Special Needs" school.
yes they have to approve and they get in contact sometime with the needs child's teacher to check with what the child needed help with or they sometines cannot
The caregiver needs to sit down with the child and ask the child questions aimed at helping the child to remember the instructions. If possible, the caregiver needs to contact the school and clarify.
my child needs help with read and writing
My child needs help in school. Does www.esl-lab.com actually help show improvments in my kids overral grades?
Start your search on www.homeworkhelp.com they will help with any question your teen is having difficulty with. Also check with your school for before and after school help if your child needs it.
The subject your child needs tutoring in. Does he need help at school, or at home? What subjects do they need help in? Is the tutor going to cost any money?
No. A 504 is written to help your child overcome behaviors that he or she has shown in school. It also gives your child a "chance" compared to children without a 504. Whatever behaviors your child has shown he or she can learn to control those behaviors and the 504 purpose is to help them do that. It is a recognition by the school that there are problems that your child needs help with. As a parent I would suggest you follow through at home with the suggestions the school has given you to help your child to control his or her behaviors.
I think they are equally responsible. The child needs to work hard to learn, but the parent needs to give help at home and make sure that the child understands the material.
You should speak to your school's guidance counselor to get recommendations of therapy groups that can help your child.