Worried about school in the future for my 5 y/o

[Guest guest]

Hi there.

I am the mom of three kiddos. My oldest has Tourette's, ADHD and a

few OCD-like behaviors, my 5 year old daughter has been diagnosed

with OCD and ODD and my youngest who is four has not been dx with

anything as of yet.

I have run an emotional marathon with my oldest and his school. He is

classified Spec Ed under OHI with his TS and I STILL fight every week

for him to receive what he needs. He is bright and that is what makes

it difficult for the teachers to follow accomodations. His executive

function is virtually nonexistant and he has no ability ot stay on

task whatsoever (gotta love the ADHD!!). I even had a teacher accuse

him of copying and pasting on an assignment he typed (one of his

accomodations!!!).ARGH

I have requested a STAT meeting for my 5 y/o who is in kindergarten,

but her teacher is on maternity leave (with her OCD, you can just

imaging how hard that has been) so they are holding off until she

returns to class. I am literally petrified of the next years with

her. It was really hard to get what accomodations I could for a

TS/ADHD kid. How hard will it be for a child with OCD? Has anyone

been through this at the early kinder age? How did they classify your

kids? I need ammunition because the school already seriously dislikes

me (a sad by-product of being an advocate for your child).

Any guidance you can share would be very appreciated!!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

My son's OCD didn't begin until 6th grade. But what you will have to

do is be able to show how/where her OCD is affecting her regarding

school (writing, reading, able to do work/homework, slowing her down,

lunchroom problems, classroom problems...). Then you come up with

the accommodation or modification to help out in each area. So if

you don't yet have any specifics, you may have to just " wait and see "

how things go at school.

I believe most kids with an IEP are classified under OHI.

We didn't get an IEP for my son, were able to do well with just a 504

Plan. Have you heard of 504's? Though with the ODD, she would

probably fair better with the IEP.

My son was in gifted/advanced classes.

In the FILES section of this group, there is some document about the

role of school personnel regarding OCD. (don't recall the exact

title) There's good info in it. Also the OCD Foundation has info

for schools, I believe.

Hope this helps a little bit.

, 19, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers/mild

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> Hi there.

> I am the mom of three kiddos. My oldest has Tourette's, ADHD and a

> few OCD-like behaviors, my 5 year old daughter has been diagnosed

> with OCD and ODD and my youngest who is four has not been dx with

> anything as of yet.

[Guest guest]

Oh I love those special teachers! Well she sounds like she would be

willing to work with you. So she probably will be willing to get

something " official " set up to help your daughter for next year's

teacher.

Until she's back, guess you can write down anything you think of

where she may accommodate your daughter. (I just say that because

*I* have to write things down or later I'll draw a blank at those

critical meetings!)

Look for that file regarding school in our FILES section of the

group. I think it covers things pretty well. I think I have some

other school info saved, but on my " other " computer that I'm not on

now! So just post if you'd like for me/others to share any

sites/info we've found useful over the years.

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> Thanks!

> I am trying to avoid the " wait and see " approach because it

killed us with my oldest. He was under 504, originally, but they

switched him to Spec Ed this year. Took me 2 years to get him

classified under 504!!! So I am dealing with IEPs right now with my