LD and Elite Colleges

momofthreeboys
Fri, 08 May 2009 10:50:01 +0000

Yes, in the public schools there is some abuse of the system with the ADD/ADHD label and I’m sure we have all witnessed it occuring. Fortunately our system is so small they cannot accomodate everyone and the abuse is weeded out pretty quickly. Waay back when the teachers and GC suspected something was going on with my son, we were really put through the wringer by the district to ensure that my son would have one of the slots that the school had for the LD kids. I am totally appreciative of the assistance we have received and don’t take it lightly. Every district is different, and I feel for the parents whose kids have legitimate issues but can’t get the service. I am sure that this is doubly difficult for parents of bright kids who achieve the norms despite the LD and are shut-out when clearly those kids would be off the charts with the correct support.