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And just what do I do with this?
| Thu, 12-20-2007 - 10:11pm |
DD and I sat down tonight and had a decent talk regarding this ADD stuff and her grades.
| Thu, 12-20-2007 - 10:11pm |
DD and I sat down tonight and had a decent talk regarding this ADD stuff and her grades.
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First things first.
Oh, I made it very clear that I was not impressed with her decision.
First of all I think you need to really reassure her that she isn't dumb, she just needs to learn in a different way. Then I would talk to the school about having her tested.
I know here if someone requests their child be tested, they have to be tested within a certain time period. I'm thinking it's w/in 30 days but that could be wrong and it could be different where you live.
I would also say that there could be something other than the ADD here. You never know, just because that is what they said when she was young doesn't mean that is all there is. And you did have that whacky dr. at that time too.
I know my friends dd has Central Auditory Processing Disorder and this is what she used to say would happen to her. She would know the work and then she would take a test and not do well on it. You never can tell what is going on in a kids brain. Maybe it isn't ADD and because that is what they said before you are just assuming that.
Go tell them that you want the testing done. Don't ask them what they think, just tell the counselor and principal that you want it done, that her problems have gone on long enough and you want something done about it asap. Once she is evaluated and is diagnosed (and it sounds like she will be) you will be on the way to making things easier for her and helping her feel better about herself. She just needs to be shown the ways that will make it easier for her to learn.
As for the cheating, I wouldn't be surprised either. I can't imagine how frustrating it must be for her. I think I would sit down with her and tell her that you will talk to the people at school and she will be evaluated and will get some help to make things work for her. I wouldn't give her any punishment, but tell her that the fact that she was cheating tells you just how desperate she has gotten. But that
The testing/evaluation for LD takes time; there's no getting around that. If I were you I'd talk to her individual teachers and explain the situation and see if they would agree to have the tests administered orally to your DD.
I feel so strongly that this needs to be done, I'd even reommend that, if the teachers say they do not have the resources, that you go to the PTA and see if any parents would volunteer to type your daughters responses as they administer the test orally. There is no way these kids, who have the knowledge but cannot process the printed words as quickly as most, should be penalized the same as someone who lacks the knowledge because they never bothered to learn it. And that is what we do when we ask these kids to take an exam that requires reading & writing.
I would not report the cheating to anyone, but let your DD know it is wrong and she needs to stop; that you're working for a way for her to be able to take her exams orally.
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oh, Kel (oops, I mean Kim!)..this breaks my heart.
Oral exams make a great deal of sense. It sounds like you've had
This breaks my heart - it sounds like she's trying so hard and just not able to get it out in writing. I'm sure that's frustrating and discouraging to her. You've gotten great advice so far here - go the route of this is a cry for help and not a behavior to punish. She knows it's wrong, but doesn't know any other way to do better on tests - you and the school can help her figure it out.
It may be that a 504 will be enough - accommodations for oral exams or longer test periods. The school may be willing to put that in place while you're waiting for full testing - it's easier for them than a full IEP.
(((HUGS)))
Sue
Sue, mom to Leah and Seth
Hi...cheating...bad, honesty...good...I wouldn't tell the school or ground her...she already knows it was wrong and owned up to it.
I think you probably need professional help, for her ADD, and it may be too much for you to homeschool,
Hey Moviemakermom :)
Just popped on quick this morning to read and saw your post to Kim.
Everyone....this is the person that made my cool siggy :) :)
Do you have teens as well, or are you just visiting???
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