Re: risperdal in addition to prozac...

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In a message dated 6/1/2005 4:32:21 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

writes:

We also met with my daughter's school today about her giftedness

designation...uncaring. They agreed to keep her designation " for now " , but

mentioned her marks will really suffer this term since she can't do

the work. Is this fair? Is this what happens when a student is

really sick. I just can't believe it.

Hi -- My almost 13 y.o. is also gifted. First of all, they don't know that

her grades will suffer. did extremely well in the independent study

program thru the school district. We have her on a 504 plan, but she is still

designated as a GATE student (gifted & talented).. It could be that CA is

different then other places. Our psychiatrist actually wrote a note suggesting

that should be in " home hospital " (meaning the district should provide

a teacher to come to the house). We discussed it with the district and they

mentioned the independent study program. She went in once a week to pick up

new assignments and return completed ones. It took all the day to day

school stress away, let her heal emotionally, and still enabled her to learn.

Your daughter is obviously bright and intelligent. Once she gets past this

hurdle she will be able to catch up if she needs to. I wouldn't worry too much

about her education -- that will happen. Take care of her psyche right now.

Good luck to you.

Suzanne Stone in CA