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I have been listening and really educating myself on adhd as my son who is just 6 has. He just started first grade and we started a non stimulate med three weeks ago. We had a teacher meeting and he is the only kid in his class who is not up to first grade expectations. It is very true that he emotionally and socially is a year or two behind but is very smart. We considered holding him back in kindergarten but teacher said he will be bored. I feel badly that he may be a stand out in class and he does not want to even go. I am struggling with what to do, getting an iep or 504 in place seems very confusing and difficult. Any suggestions?
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Intelligence has nothing to do with functioning — they're two different parts of the brain. ADHD impairs functioning, especially in school where kids are asked to sit still and attend for long hours in a distracting and overwhelming environment that assumes they are all neurotypical. If he's not at grade level, he needs a 504 plan or IEP. I would request the IEP first, because it's much more robust, and settle for a 504 plan if he's not approved for an IEP. Here's a step-by-step guide: https://www.additudemag.com/iep-step-1-document-the-warning-signs/.