504's

[Guest guest]

I know I asked this question before, but I can't remember the answer

and I can't seem to find anything very easily in the files. A bit

computer illiterate, I guess.

My daughter, Mikayla, had severe OCD, was hospitalized, couldn't go to

school, etc. in 2nd grade. She had difficulty in 3rd with anxiety

attacks at school, but made it through with minimal disruption or days

missed. At the end of 4th grade, she had a waxing episode that was

debilitating and we switched her meds. She has been wonderful ever

since and is have a fantastic 5th grade year--hasn't missed a day, no

anxiety. Both the principal and her teacher have said that she should

have a 504 in place before middle school next year, " just in case. "

They said it's very hard to work with the personnel because they don't

know the students as well, yada yada. Can't really remember them

coming up with a specific reason. So, do I go through all of this

this spring when she needs ZERO accommodations? What is the point? I

would have no idea what issues may crop up--attendance, tardiness,

schoolwork if she has anxiety--but I'd only be guessing at this point.

What if she never needs a 504? My opinion has been to deal with it

if I need to, when I need to. Their opinion is : Better get it in

place now! We have a great pdoc and pediatrician who's kids both go

to the same school district we do. They would be quick in helping

with letters, calls, whatever we need if the situation warrants it. I

am not opposed to her teachers knowing that something is wrong with

her--it's in her file anyway because I wrote it up on her medical

form. I just think it's putting the cart before the horse. What do

you all think?

Thanks!

Dina