I am running into an interesting dilemma and I am curious to know what others think…my EG 7year old continues to struggle in school that basically manifests itself in underachievement. Full testing work up at 6 says no 2e. We have followed through with all recommendations of the report which have proved to be very helpful except enrolling him in the G&T program in school. I would like him in the program, but school won't admit him due to the fact that although he is EG, he isn't demonstrating it in class and isn't scoring high enough on the standardized tests. Many (parents who have gone through the same thing and some teachers and educational consultants) have suggested that I doctor shop and get him a ADHD diagnosis so he can get into G&T and get additional pull out services to help under 2e. While I know the accommodations he would get with the diagnosis would help him now, I am obviously concerned with the long run ramifications of such a diagnosis.
