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my son has inattention,but he was not diagnosed with ADHD.Can anyone tell me how to overcome this problem since his teachers complain about this?
Has anyone tried a medication or supplement that could help?
Please,help
Amrit,
If you disagree with the school's assessment of your son, you have the option to have him evaluated by an Independent Educational Evaluator. This evaluation will be at your expense, yet the school must consider the results must be considered by the district. Ask for a copy of the Procedural Safeguards which the school is required to provide. This document outlines your rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and where you may obtain an independent evaluation.
Because your son has Duchenne does not automatically make him eligible for and Individualized Education Program/Plan (IEP) as others may suggest. Many students who have DMD function well in the classroom and school setting while others need support. This can change as the students needs increase over time. An IEP is designed to help a student based on his/her unique needs. There are many factors that may make a student eligible; not all are strictly academic.
One resource is to contact your state's Parent Training and Information Center. (http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/ptis.htm) These centers are federally funded programs which offer training and assistance to families regarding Special Education and may be able to help you locate an Advocate who is able to help you along the way.
Brian
Moein,
Our neurologist suggested trying Omega-3 fatty acids for this. I do think it helps, and it's also good for the heart. It will take a few months at least before you see any improvement though. There are many brands, and we started out with one specifially marketed to kids and it was a chewable, fish shaped caplet. Now he just swallows these huge, adult sized capsules.
Moein said:
my son has inattention,but he was not diagnosed with ADHD.Can anyone tell me how to overcome this problem since his teachers complain about this?
Has anyone tried a medication or supplement that could help?
Please,help
Regardless of his cognitive issues, he needs an IEP to accomidate his physical disabilities, now and future.
Hi My son has also been struggling in school and testing provided by district has not shown anything significant. When I was in CCHMC a few weeks ago they suggested a Developmental Pediatrician. So that is where we are headed. And as Brian said the school has to consider the results of testing. good luck Rosalie
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