Mamabear,
We also explored many other options before resorting to meds and that makes perfect sense to me. The meds my DH is on do have side effects and we do not take the decision lightly. OTOH, looking at his unmedicated family members, we shudder to think what would have happened in our marriage and his life if he were unmedicated.
Depending on the evaluation resources available in your school, you may wish to go outside of that system. Second and third opinions can be very useful in a situation like hers. Even if the district resources are excellent, I might still want to look to a private expert as well.
