They can, at most, recommend going to a psychologist/medical professionals to rule in/rule out ADHD.
they HAVE such a person on-staff. And while it is
technically true that schools can't force medication, they can (and DO) pressure parents to do so or hit the road, so to speak, by stonewalling with ANY other services until parents comply.
I do agree that asking for detailed specifics re: what is sought, and what will be measured, and why, and by whom, is a great idea.
I'd also preface that with "helpfulness" about the process... after all,
valuing their time and resources as you do, you certainly wouldn't want them to 'waste time/resources' on something you already had investigated...And if they include ADD in a list of reasons, you can point out that WOW, are you ever glad that you asked, because, hey-- you can check that off their list. Isn't that nice?
