Oddly, getting an ED label for our son bought him some time for his social emotional growth to catch up to his age mates. The ED label was put on the beginning of third grade and is being removed now (mid 5th grade.) The first year it was a blessing, when he felt unable to hold it together in the classroom for whatever reason, he could leave and go to theemotional support room, unwind, relax then go back to class. With the students leaving here and there for all sorts of things, band lessons, gifted pull out, reading help etc.., it was never a big deal.

He still tends toward the class clown, but has matured a bit and is able to keep contol in the classroom better. Since the lable is removed prior to leaving elementary school, nothing in his records will impact him later in his schooling or life choices.