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Do You Have the Ability to Open Doors for Your Child?

08/19/10
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My son is in 9th grade and is ADHD.  He has very poor executive functions causing problems in math and writing. He has been evaluated twice with the school deciding that he has normal IQ. I know of many other cases where poor executive function has not been recognized as a reason to give IEPs, […]

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My Son has LD: How Can I Get the School to Teach Him to Read?

07/06/10
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My son has  learning disabilities and an IQ of 56. He will be in the 6th grade and is reading at a 1.6 level.  He should be reading at a 3rd grade level.  I’ve requested help and all the school will say is that he is making progress. How can I get the school to […]

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Eligibility for Special Ed: Grades, IQ Scores, Evaluations

06/21/10
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I read a document on your website that said a student does not have to be functioning below grade level to qualify for special education services. I can’t find that document now. Where can I find this information? You are thinking about “Letter to Felton,” an opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Education. Grades […]

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