update...I'm kind of depressed because I don't see us getting anyone tested for anything anytime soon
Today was the first of what I assume will be MANY more appointments...it was a LMFT (marriage and family psych). Mostly we got a lot of, "It doesn't sound like that" and "You are doing all the "right" things". Even she was a little puzzled why we came to her, but I guess at least now I have a DOCTOR saying my child is NOT depressed or anxious...She reccommended testing, but really??? it's like $2000???? I don't see that happening in a million jillion *google* years! ugh! Not to mention possibly testing the 2nd one for early entrance to K...
I DID get to chat with the school psychologist who I do like and don't feel adversarial with. She also says DDs teacher does seem very motivated to help her and work with her, but I'm still concerned about her not being challenged (because of being in the 2/3 split) AND when I asked about how the kids were sorted into the different classes, she did NOT say ability. So, of course that is super frustrating. The SP (school shrink) is also concerned about why we have slipped under the radar for so long, even with the high academic test results. She assures me that she will pull out ALL the stops, even getting the Behavior Modification team to come out and see DD (they usually only get to about the bottom 5-7% of kids, the ones with severe behavior AND academic issues).
What we DO have so far is a follow up with the PED next Friday, a list of psychs, etc covered by DH's additional EAP that I need to cross check and see if our regular health insurance will also cover and a promise from the SP that we won't have to wait a month to have a "team meeting" and discuss the behavior plan. Oh and confirmation that my kids DOES NOT seem to have a psychological issue like anxiety and probably NOT likely ADD/ADHD, Asperger's or anything else along those lines...
What I still DON'T have is answers and a clear plan of attack regarding her academics. I also don't feel like we have an advocate, that we have someone on our side that really understands and is willing to say "We will try anything to help your kid."
