With the start of the new school year can come new challenges for children who are not progressing academically, socially or emotionally along with their peers. How do you know if your child is at risk? What steps can you take to ensure the most appropriate educational experience is being provided for your child? This week the Manic Mommies are joined by Dr. Robin, an educational psychologist and advocate (who also happens to be Erin’s sister) to talk about students’ rights, the laws that govern special education and the crucial role parents play in the process.
Links mentioned: IDEA | 504 | Rights for children with ADHD or ADHD | Neuropsych Evaluation
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Ahh…once again your timing could not be better! Can’t wait to listen. This is the topic I have been googling and I know you will make me laugh, too! Last week was a LONG week as the 3rd week of middle school was tough for my daughter! She has a 504 but I am not sure if it is meeting all her needs in this new environment. All I can say is that…the Escape can’t come soon enough.
I, too, can’t wait for this podcast. My son was labeled with ADHD a couple of years and a non-verbal learning disorder. Our psychologist said no need for a 504 because a school usually can’t address NVLD! I am not so sure about the ADHD vs. being a BOY and not a girl. Hoping to find out how to contact other educational psychologists.
Lol….Love the green nail polish Kristin!
Brenda,
Hope all goes well for you. I am glad my child is so verbal but in a school system where the focus is all on reading, it can be harder to get schools to react to non-verbal issues. If your child is testing well (yes, I am grateful for that) they often expect more out her than she handle due to the other “diagnoses”. My daughter has bits of many labels so it is confusing. Hang in there! I feel like it is a long road and you may need a real advocate or also just 1 person at school (previously teacher, counselor, current teacher who will help you seek service!)
Also loved the nail polish. In fact, the day Kristin posted this may 6th grader almost bought that same color as it’s her favorite, but opted for the clear glitter instead. (probably so it draws less attention at Middle school!)
Erin,
I loved this podcast and would love to know more about what your sister does and how she got that positions. I am having a work crisis week and your sister does exactly what i would like to dedicate my life to. Any info would be appreicted thanks!
Thank you for this episode. My daughter has not been diagnosed yet, but her preschool stops us and talks to us at least once a week regarding her lack of focus and inability to sit still. I know it is just a matter of time before they tell us to get her evaluated and she is only 4. The information you provided made me feel a little more prepared to face this craziness.
Thank you again for your wonderful podcast.
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