sing the child's anxiety by requiring that he/she perform equal to the children who are well? Are they really being treated equally, if the child who is well can do the work in 1/4 to 1/2 the time as the child who is ill? Shouldn't the sick child have at least an equal right to down time, time to relax, and recover, to face the next learning challenge? There are long lists of accommodations, designed to fit the needs of disabled children. Those with chronic Lyme, where documentation supports the problems and the need, are entitled to
these accommodations. Those who say it gives these kids an edge, rather than levelling the playing field, have never known someone with chronic Lyme. I suggest to those people that if these accommodations provide an edge for these kids, then so do hearing aids and eyeglasses. Ask everyone with those disabilities to do their work without those particular accommodations, as well!!! One more thing - you parents have a very important job in this process with the school - advocating for your child. Meetings with the school professionals can be very intimidating. They've got formats to follow, protocols, guidelines required by law to follow, for the very design of the meeting. They are used to these meetings. You are NOT - often leading to a very uncomfortable situation for parents. Go into the meeting prepared. Take your documentation, know what your child's needs are, and DON'T GIVE UP!! If you don't get support from the school the first time around, find a support group for parents of classified kids, attend meetings, network with parents who have been dealing with their children's schools for years. They have an expertise in education law, and they are very willing to help you. Someone from the group may even be willing to attend the meeting with you. You are entitled to bring anyone you wish. Take advantage of it. It's not always an easy path, but you already know that about Lyme disease. It's unfortunate that yet another part of the environment can be so difficult to negotiate for families with Lyme, but for right now, until there is a greater understanding of Lyme in the education community, that's the way it is. So just remain in your child's corner, and don't give up!!
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