My newly turned 14 year old son was diagnosed with inattention type ADD last year. I was homeschooling him at the time. This school year he returned to school (a charter school). He started meds (Methylphenidate first, didn't work--- now Vyvanse which caused lots of side effects). He's failing all his core classes because of classic ADD.
From K-6 he went to a small private school and did fantastic. I called the principal at the school in tears and explained everything. His class has 10 kids! They welcomed him back, so I'm moving him back, to try to save him.
I hope I'm making the right decision, I think this environment will help a lot. I have to do something.
School he's at now doesn't want to do a 504--asst principal said "let's see if the medicine works". I'm done!
I hope I made the right decision. Please advise.
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Hi, I have inattentive ADHD, and remember going through hell when I was in middle school and high school. I was undiagnosed until I was 25. I'm in grad school to become a MFT psychologist and have studied pharmacology and supplements quite profoundly. With that being said, a smaller more familiar/friendly environment is going to do your son a huge amount of help. Most inattentive adhd types are introverts and dislike like being around large groups of people with a lot of noise and distraction going on. Ironically enough, I as well went to a private school and then a charter school. Private schools tend to have a more mentally healthier environments from what I have studied and experienced. I take adderall 10mg twice a day, and urge anyone who is taking a stimulant for the condition, to also take supplements to remove the negative side effects
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When the school culture exemplified by the asst principal's comment is unable or unwilling to accept responsibility for comprehensive care of child with ADHD which includes medicine, accommodations, education of staff, skillful positive behavioral management and often academic and social skills leaning support, It's wise to look elsewhere, if you have the option.
Hi all, met with the assistant principal and he didn't proceed forward with the 504, but he said he'd talk to teachers about accomodations, giving more time, etc., He didn't proceed with the 504. He said in high school they weren't things in writing, but he could talk to the Middle School teachers about doing accommodations now. Sigh. He did have one teacher drop lower grades and he has a better grade now, but still no change from the other teachers
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Choosing ehe right type of High School Private vs Public
Transitioning into High School
I could use some advice for my son's meds.
IEP services to request?
Undiagnosed kids changing from homeschool to public school
