Terabith - are you at GMU? your experience sounds a whole lot like my dd's experience. She earned her AA at NOVA in Teacher Ed. which basically was most of the courses needed to fulfill the state's requirements for certification. She took 4 different courses between the local CC and GMU that are required - theory of Ed, child development and psychology of children/education and all covered the same exact topics and the professors knew immediately that she was already well-versed in the subject so by class #3 they just said to submit basically the same papers from earlier courses - just change a few words and try not to answer all the questions to allow for others to become involved. This semester she is in a course with many "older" students and they have already tried to dismiss her knowledge and experience just because she looks young. Last year my dd subbed as the Kindie teacher and the aide she was working with had recently graduated with her teaching degree (but couldn't find a position) and complained the whole time on how she hated kids and had gone back to school online to earn a different degree. She spent 4 years working on the degree and hadn't figured it out before then? There really needs to be an overhaul in the whole teaching degree to better prepare them - not just in knowledge but in exposure. And she'd agree with you - these students are not bright by any stretch of the imagination. She comes home with many stories that make my head swirl.

Actually at the university that my dd attends the norm used to be that you earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, English, Math, History or Science and then earned your Masters in Education - the state requires a Masters degree (or so many credits earned towards it ) before you are certified through the state. This past spring the demand for teachers has been great - more spots than educators so they have begun to change the rules and no longer will require the Masters. This whole "integrated studies" has been a relatively new theme at the university. The university was very adamant that she pursue the IS degree path versus the old standards and they've tacked on more courses to the old path to discourage that option. My dd was accepted into the accelerated Masters program (have to have high GPA and excellent test scores) so she'll graduate with her Bachelor's this coming May. She will then begin official teaching next fall but from August to December those hours will count towards her student teaching hours (they tack that requirement on during the Masters portion) and will graduate with her Masters in December. We encouraged her to just get the Masters now versus later when it might be more challenging with a job and some day husband/kids, etc. She'll be so glad to just get in that official classroom and fulfill her dreams of being a Kindergarten teacher.

Well, I can you tell that depending upon the school they might not be learning all that much. My dd is a senior at a local major university and will graduate with a degree called "Integrative Studies-Teacher Education" and then will finish up her Masters by December. So at this school all the teacher students are pushed in to this new thing called Integrative Studies and then they tack on a label - be it Teacher Education, Business, Communications, etc. and when you see what the courses are that you are required to take - things like meditation, self-preservation, social justice organizer, understanding the male, gender something or other, and the list goes on. One semester my dd learned yoga and the circus came to the class to teach juggling! and she made a cute 3grade level project to tell all about herself. Yeah, you earn 30 credits of this type of course work and then - voila, they give you a degree. Are you required to take anything related to teaching a classroom at that level - nope. Now my dd who refuses to participate in that waste of time for the most part, did find a few courses they did offer (I think they offer 4 courses overall related to education) has had to be quite creative in picking the least argumentative or otherwise agenda-pushing course. This semester is one on mediation, another in conflict resolution and a useful one- family dynamics. In addition to those credits you do have to take and pass the courses required by the state - 2 math courses, 2 sciences with labs, a few English, world geography, a wee bit of history, and a fine arts or two course but that is about it. Oh, then you have to pass a few big state required exams. First is the Praxis I - in English/Reading and Math and you have to minimum scores or you have to try again. My dd, because she wanted to do well on the exam, took a 5 week seminar to prep for the math - it is timed and high pressure and she thought it would help. It did as she scored 98 out of 100 but in that seminar most all of the other attendees had already taken the exam 3 or more times and failed! At some point you'd think the state would say - uh, no! find something new to pursue. She did just as well on the English. So now she has a the Praxis 2 which tests all 5 subject areas - and once you pass that you've met the requirements of the state (along with a degree). Now someone who would be teaching advanced math at the middle/high school level would have had to pass a subject test in math plus a set number of math courses. Now all this testing is great but it doesn't prepare them for a classroom. My dd has learned her skills through a mentor - a Kindie teacher and she has been subbing in the school system for 2, going on 3 years. This is where she has learned the true skills needed to succeed in the classroom. She had to write 1 lesson plan last semester and 1 lesson plan this semester. The new professor was shocked that the school required only 1 as at an "ivy league" one they were required to write 6. Future teachers should spend much more time in classrooms and given options to actually learn more usable skills that will carry with them over the career. Sadly, this isn't happening and we are seeing the results in many states across the country - was it Tennessee (definitely a southern state) that the teachers failed the math state exam? and they were blaming the test maker (Pearson) for the failure. Sure......

I've had great success with MUS for my 3 dyslexic (1 dysgraphic, too) students. Lots of white space and not an overabundance of problems to do - or to cross out and tell student not to do. I do watch the DVD lesson with student on Monday and we stop the dvd and work the sample problems on a white board and once my student is comfortable we move on. I also keep a running cheat sheet(s) of formulas, etc. on the wall that my ds can refer to so as not to slow down the progress of the lesson - that has probably been the biggest help. This has been the only curriculum that has achieved retention over the long haul. I did give Teaching Textbooks a go a few years back but we ran into issues of having to do work on paper and then type it in - and somewhere in that process the concepts were getting lost. Just my experience. Mileage may vary.

I've done Vegas with kids quite a few times - my parents work and live there. Yes, the heat is hot but hey, it is a drrrryyyy heat. We've never stayed in the hotels so I can't help in that department but a few things to consider - yes, shows are expensive but there are a few magic shows that have been there for ever that are wonderful. Not sure if Penn & Teller are still doing their show but that is a good one. Most of those shows are family friendly and the only tricky part is finding and getting to the location for the show - walking through the casino. Very important that kids stay on the "path" of the carpet. They can not come over to a gambling machine to "just watch." Security will be there. Over the years they've had tragic problems with kids so the hotels have really cracked down and enforce those rules to keep them safe. One show that truly was family fun was the Knights of the Round Table. Very fun for kids and something they'll remember. All of the hotels have various themes - Bellagio and gorgeous flowers, Treasure Island has the pirates, etc. Caesars has a very neat, very COOL, underground shopping experience (you said they wanted to shop). Live statues. Beautiful underworld. There is a big outlet there but it is all out doors and that was probably the only place I hated because it was hot - no matter how fast you ran from store to store. I will say the buffets are great but can be expensive. They give discounts to those who gamble and stay at their hotels so sometimes it can be more than going to a restaurant you are most familiar with. There is a Gordon Ramsay restaurant and Buddy Valestro has a great restaurant that my parents will typically take visitors to because the food and service is consistently good. The biggest challenge, when traveling with kids, is truly walking the sidewalks because there are people out there trying to hand out flyers for "services" but we, over the years, just kept the kids sandwiched between the adults so access was harder and moved along. Did the M&M thing but not memorable. That location is little more trashy shall we say - the closer you get to Freemont Street - that is old Vegas and at night you sure do get an eyeful! People go to do the zip line but be sure to bring bleach cups for your eyes. ? There is a hotel a little off the strip - the Flamingo - that used to have (not sure if they still do) a parade of floats that are suspended from the ceiling and they throw Mardi Gras beads to catch. If you go to that stay upstairs, away from the gambling floor - neat to see/experience. There is great fun in the bowling alleys in the hotels - look for one close to your bnb. Having a pool at your home is great but keep in mind - kids should swim early in the morning and later in evening (after 6). I also suggest swim shirts for added swim protection because the heat/sun is extremely strong there. My kids, even with loaded sunscreen and special shirts still got sunburns. I have found the sun much more hard to deal with then the heat. Refillable water bottles are helpful, too. Hope this helps - just a little.

My ds worked carts for 2 years - and he has some major issues so I get the concerns. There are procedures in place to be sure the worker is allowed time to cool off/hydrate. Over the years we bought gloves - which help and silky boxers/no seams that help a lot. Be sure his shorts are loose in the legs. Maybe a hand-held fan that sprays water. To get him through the last few weeks I'd look at comfort measures that are easily implemented. This is probably THE hardest job at these places (besides customer service and interacting with the public). I remember all too well the many days my ds would tell me about near misses, rude people, etc. but on the flip side he learned to be very familiar with his surroundings (hearing impairment) and glanced at cars to be sure no animals or children were left behind. The best part was he did end up toning up and losing a few pounds and it got him out of the house. It is a hard adjustment - especially for those with issues - and probably harder on a momma's heart because we just want to take care of them and protect them but some how they need this practice before they head off to school and have to do this alone. My ds finally got a position working inside and it really isn't a whole lot better with his frustration levels but I just listen and allow him to vent - sometimes this is all that is needed. What does dad say?

You are getting much better suggestions that I could ever, ever come up with but something stood out to me in your most recent post - your ds' interest in graphic novels. When I see/read that I begin to think something like visual/spatial (I know, many don't agree with this term) but has he learned multiplication tables yet? What worked to master that skill? Something that provides a picture - like Times Tales? If so, then maybe learning those everyday words need to be approached similar to that - look at Dianne Craft's website for spelling to see an example. Just maybe he'd make more connections with something visual versus lists of words. I've also had great success with Spelling U See - the student marks the words with color and when they rewrite on dictation day I remind my ds that he marked the word and then he remembers and is able to most often come up with the correct spelling. I personally understand your frustrations with the school - your child isn't "bad enough" to qualify for services -- oh man how I know that feeling! Unfortunately, 4th grade is the big year when the kids are all supposed to be on the same playing field and if they aren't then things begin to fall apart quickly. That is the year that my ds, who was never "bad enough" was pulled from PS because they didn't help him soon enough.

Yes you can find what you need in DC - with a long wait list (6 mos to a year or more!) so make appointments early before securing those travel plans. If you are there with the US Embassy/AID you might be able to find someone/spouse that could help get you started - maybe even the health unit - but if not, then again, plan waaaay ahead.

I don't understand - if he has a formal evaluation - written documentation - then why on earth does he have to wait to fail to prove he needs accommodations to succeed? It is all fine and dandy that teachers will accommodate unofficially but there seems to be something amiss with this process. If you have a child say, with a hearing disability, and it is documented, you don't wait until the child fails before you provide an interpreter, note taker, etc. Those supports are set up from day one.

Something in the last post about Math triggered a rabbit trail for me - how to improve short term memory. Is there a program? Activities? Games? I've tried searching but not seeing specific suggestions.

I'm going to suggest sticking with MUS - it was working. I've been working with a kiddo that struggles with dyslexia and memory issues and suffers that Friday to Monday brain drain - or at least did - especially in the 7-9 grade years when the "horror"mones kick in and really make things fun and challenging. I don't feel as though MUS goes into the deep deep trenches of concepts but does great at helping them get the operation done and offers solutions to make it easier which you can easily choose to do or not. I've used Hands on Equations and it is awesome and actually has a word problem practice - if you buy the complete program. Homeschoolbuyers coop will run periodic specials. I had no idea they had the fraction option now but highly recommend. You might use HOE over the summer. Another little gem is made by Sonlight - they have a Mathtacular level that covers word problems specifically. Yes, the story on the DVD is a bit hokey but the student learns how to break down the word problems and then solve. The book gradually gets harder - by the end of the book I was hoping to never see another word problem but my ds definitely retained the skills in how to solve them - as I saw him use those skills through MUS Alg. 2 this year. I've used MUS Alg 1, 2 and Geometry for another one of my kids and she retained the info (more than other programs) and it translated into the skills needed to place high on the CC math placement test. It just seems to be a great program that provides a sound foundation without overwhelming the student - especially the struggling student.

Just wanted to update - still haven't found a provider although I did speak with the top rated one in the area that receives consistent praises. The person on the phone was absolutely wonderful and could get things started in August - all for the grand price of $3600. Is this a typical cost or just particular to my area NE area of the country? She suggested I call my insurance with particular billing codes to see if they cover those codes - they do but the caveat is this provider is out of network so they don't cover. If I can find a provider who is on the list then I'm paying $10 copay. Insurance sends a list of Behaviorial Therapists - not even convinced this is the right provider but quickly find out they don't do what I need or they are not taking on new patients. The only places that seem to be an option from the list are these "box store" type offices where they take every and any insurance, especially those ordered by the court, and the reviews are beyond awful!!! After scrolling through the list I found this lone provider who has received outstanding reviews and I've emailed the office - waiting to hear back, fingers crossed.

I"m not sure what the answer is the above question from Ivey. I know, without a doubt, that he struggles with dyslexia and dysgraphia in a very big and challenging way. I've actually been successful in helping him achieve reading success and he is reading adult-level nonfiction novels (anything military). Dysgraphia is another story. I've attempted numerous times over the years to fix the hand grip but with no success - mostly because he gets extremely angry and frustrated and then shuts down. I know he will need supports at the college level if he even has a chance at success there but then I begin to think about the bigger picture of his skills - socially and educationally. He can not write an essay (which is needed to pass the entrance exam at the local CC - not mention needed in the classes). I've done everything possible and yet a paragraph to him is 2 sentences or maybe 3 but nothing goes together. And he can't see that they don't go together. He is hyper focused on what he enjoys-military stuff. He plays a few computer games but nothing that consumes his time in large quantities. Over the years we've tried sports - baseball, basketball and Parkour and all produced/resulted in troubling behaviors - frustration starts and it goes downhill from there. If he likes something - like a professional baseball team - then he is watching it any time he can. I've suggested options like the Young Marines, CAP or Police Cadets to provide some exposure to a military/police environment but he completely fell apart and got angry and wouldn't discuss further. There is something about him that just doesn't make sense to me. My dd, who is studying to become a teacher and has taken numerous pysch courses and has worked in the schools, agrees with me that something isn't right. He really seems to be "on the spectrum." She has been his instructor or watched him during a Parkour lesson and has seen behaviors that don't fit with everyone else. Instructors have had to come and get her so that she can talk/calm him back into the class or give him proper instruction on a move because he wouldn't listen to anyone else. Others have said he's "different." I need the dyslexia/dysgraphia diagnosed so he can get accommodations for CC but that won't help if he's got more going on mentally, socially, etc. I really believe there is more going on but don't know where to look/call to find the help. I called a provider yesterday (takes my insurance) and they are all booked up and taking no new patients. I recognize that typically this is most likely caught earlier in life and people may have been thinking - why didn't she do something earlier. Well, his ped ignored the behaviors from when he was 3 on up. I'd bring them up at well visits and I was assured that this was just part of who he is developmentally and that he'd outgrow the behaviors. Some he did - like collapsing in the middle of the grocery story - but those behaviors were replaced with defiance - I'm not going in the store, getting out of the car, you can't make me to do xyz. Fast forward to the past few years when I could have been making calls and figuring this out and you'll have found me in the throes of a huge serious family issue - which eventually resolved this year. So here I am - trying to get him help and not sure how to go about that. Really trying to use our health insurance coverage as a first resort but may need to go out of pocket (my dh can only work so much overtime!). I agree that I wouldn't want an ASD diagnosis if he wants in the military but it wouldn't be fair to set him up for failure if he did indeed have those issues. He could be sent home from boot camp - shamed and discouraged and that would be even worse than trying to find a new path in life that would allow him to achieve personal success.

Well, I've had my pity party (facebook and all the graduation photos of my ds' peers) and now must regroup, restrengthen and energize myself and get this kid back on the road to success. At the risk of sounding "not smart" - what is an SLP? I'm searching on my health care provider's website to find possible providers and that is one fun activity let me tell ya! I did a search on Autism providers near me and found a few options - maybe - but may run into the issue of them being pediatric and since he's 18 that could be a problem. I figure I'll call the first one and see what they say or if they can recommend a local provider that will fit the bill. I just don't know what do here. Should I call the local university that offers testing/psych options or avoid? I've never felt so fish out of water and unsure of where to turn for help - oh, except a few years ago, but with hearing impairments it was a lot easier getting the help and knowing who/where to call.

I'm having a hard time searching for a neuro psych - perhaps I'm searching the wrong title on my insurance website. I figured I'd start there because it'd be covered and then work up from there. Yes, this person is 18. After more internet searching I found this option: https://www.mindwell.us/psychoeducational-testing/ Not covered under insurance I'm sure but is this what I'm looking for. I know that this young person has major dyslexia/dysgraphia issues. I also know that he struggles with short term memory - a small lesson practiced on Friday is a complete reteach by Monday. I'm concerned about some social issues that I've witnessed over time. At 3/4 he used to just drop to the floor in a store and refuse to move and cause a scene (I learned the art of abandon cart with this kiddo), at 7 he'd get mad and completely empty the shelves in his room, ever so gently. He socialized fine in a group of kids, performed on stage in a dance recital or Christmas play but did quirky things like run off the baseball field in the middle of the game (run far far away), and when he turned 17 he invited a friend to have dinner and cake and at 10, after presents were opened he said "ok, I'm going to bed." And his friend was still there enjoying the activity (I had to drive him home but made ds go for the ride). While we "joke" about it he, to this day, does not see any issue with his actions that night. These are just a few issues that pop into my head in regards to his quirkiness. I'm withholding graduation for this kid because he still struggles and can't write a paragraph yet he is writing some type of story. He refused to finish the book portion of the drivers ed because he failed one quiz and thought the whole process of how you earn a license was "stupid." Now this is the kiddo that wants to be in the military. Reads everything related to military generals, non-fiction, etc. and knows his history. We met with a recruiter to get an idea of the process and he did a short online screening test and shocked me by passing the English part (no writing) but ran out of time on the math. Dh would prefer he have a degree and go officer route but I'm not hung up on that. But when he learned he'd need his drivers license in order to move further in the process you'd think that would have motivated him but nope, not one bit. My current plan is to attempt to keep his math skills up and really work full force ahead on writing - and maybe I can get him graduated by Christmas and perhaps attending the local CC next January. At this point I know he can not pass the entrance exams because you have to write an essay. I don't care if he had to take a developmental course but at this point he can't even place for that! I do believe if I could get his writing much stronger and accommodations in place he could at least give the CC a semester try and see how that goes - so here I am trying to find the right provider to help meet that goal. I just can't help thinking there is something more going on here but don't know what. He has a heart of gold and basically when you ask him what he wants to do with his life he says "I want to help people." Trying to make that happen.

Totally off topic but "French American middle school" - here in the US or overseas? I grew up overseas and am familiar with schools overseas - just curious

Still trying to find a provider and have it narrowed down to a few and hoping one will fit our needs. I'm overwhelmed with all the types of testing and one practice does one thing while another does something entirely different. I'm looking to confirm a diagnosis of dyslexia/dysgraphia, could have short-term memory issues, could even be ever so slightly on the spectrum - which tests should they be doing so I don't pay out of pocket and not get what I needed?

I was going to suggest MUS but since you need something accredited I'm not sure how that would work. I'm curious as to what the curriculum is that she is currently struggling through. So basically the only accommodation she is receiving is time and a half on exams, right? There are more options for accommodations. What struck me when I first read your post has to do with studies that came out a few years ago about kids doing advanced math in the middle school years and by the middle of high school or entering into University found them unprepared because they didn't retain the foundation they needed. It was a hurry up and make the transcript look great with all those advanced level courses but in theory the brain wasn't ready and basically kids knew enough to study hard for a test and then the brain dumped it. Colleges scrambled to add courses to bring students back up to speed because they weren't able to the do college-level work. Just a rambling perspective here. I know you are looking for a course but first, despite what the school tested, I'd pick a curriculum - say MUS and have her do the placement tests for Algebra I and II and see what her results are - they cost nothing to take and those results are yours and need not be shared with the school. You just might be surprised with the results. While I'd hope she would fly through the tests and be bored I have a feeling it will be something much different. You could also look over the vet school website and see what requirements an incoming student has as it pertains to math. It may not be just so many courses but they may require a placement exam or a certain score on the SAT/ACT. They might have samples or practice tests that they give the students which you could have your dd take and observe those results. This might help you figure out a path on how to proceed - redo Algebra I and II with a tutor - maybe turn it into a combo and hit all the important skills - again MUS would be useful for that because you can go as fast or as slow as needed.

I have had those feelings quite a few times over the years. I never thought my oldest, severely hearing impaired and a whole host of other issues, would never make it through CC but after a whole lot of work, tears, a dead-end job, he is finishing up a degree at a university - and not always doing great at the schoolwork part but finally achieving success socially - I wish it could be both. I'm currently struggling with another DS who is severely dyslexic and no matter what I've tried with this student I've been unsuccessful in getting him to write just a paragraph - a paragraph! He is supposedly writing a story and has written quite a few pages but I've not seen it. How do you transfer that to the entrance exam at the local CC. He can't pass the entrance exams in English (I'm thinking he'll be okay for math) because he can't write an essay. Sadly, I've decided to hold off graduation until December and try one more semester - although it could be a whole year because it just may take that long. The biggest fear I have is what if he doesn't achieve writing success and still can't pass the placement test? He wants to go in the military but would prefer to become an officer - a big part of me just wants to prep him like crazy for the ASVAB and go enlisted -- but I'm pretty sure that option will still be there in a year if this next year doesn't work out. He had been working on getting his learners permit by doing the online book portion - failed the first test and won't go back to try it again. And the biggest challenge - after 3 weeks of searching I'm still unable to find a provider to formally test him so that I have the documentation he needs for the accommodations he needs to try to succeed in college. His only passion in life is soldiering. And yet, you can look around and see all the kids being accepted to colleges, graduating colleges, etc. and it sure can be tempting to get discouraged. (((hugs)))

Check out the CC website and it can be pretty helpful in giving you a general idea of what the CC may offer for services. I found that our CC was absolutely wonderful, as well as the professors, in providing services but when my DS got to the university level - well, not so forthcoming. I remember the disability coordinator telling me and my ds about the larger universities and she gently suggested that the bigger they are the less incentive (despite the legal side) they have in helping out the student succeed. Some schools are great and some just lack - whether it is funding or not I have no idea. I recently read that in my state (VA) there has been a push to update the ADA laws for college-level students to raise the level of services at the colleges to provide more helpful services. Oh the stories I could tell about what has happened as my ds (severely hearing impaired/dyslexic) transitioned to a large, faith-based university - big gap between what you read in brochures and websites and what actually happens in real life. If you can talk the disability counselor at the CC they would probably help you plan for the future - paperwork and understanding what services they can provide and where to find services they might not provide.

Thanks for the suggestions. I was searching for providers in my area and thought I found one - and they were also listed on Learning Ally - called and left message but no response. A couple days later I did a search on this practice and sadly, they don't return calls and take forever to give results, etc. They are apparently wonderful with the kids but the rest, well, not so great. Back to the drawing board....

I'm trying to figure out who actually diagnoses Dyslexia and writes out what accommodations a student needs for the college level. I reached out to the Susan Barton website and they sent a list of "testers" for my area (Virginia) and I sent an email to the provider in my area but she responded that she doesn't test for dyslexia - just screens for it and then provides tutoring/remedial services. That doesn't work. I'm familiar with what the local CC needs paperwork-wise for accommodations because of my oldest ds and his hearing disabilities but now I need to get the proper documentation in place for my severely dyslexic ds to transition to the CC level. We've never officially tested because of cost - insurance didn't pay for hearing aids for other ds so guessing they aren't going to pay for this either. Trying to find the best and cost-efficient way to get this done because once it is in place the paperwork transfers to the University-level. I'm at a loss as to where to start. My peds office is not an option. Would a local university be an option?

Important to note - you can not just record a teacher's lecture without permission - it is no longer something that you can just do like you could say 15 years ago. Check your state laws and tread carefully. It is important that the student work through these issues - we can help from behind the scenes. Yes, at the CC the counselors are probably more willing to let mom help navigate the system and be sure the MOA is put into place, the student eventually takes over. It is a little trickier at the University level. You might be paying the bill but you are no longer welcome at the table, so to speak. My ds has a hearing impairment and doesn't process the language quickly or efficiently and I've been his translator over the years but once we hit the CC I went to 1 meeting and then he took over. Not the case at University but I've been able to help my ds from behind the scenes and encouraging him on who to talk to, what to say, etc. They have to learn to advocate for their needs but don't always know what to say because they get very frustrated and overwhelmed. You may find some professors willing to help but the bottom line is without documentation they don't have to do anything. And some professors who should be doing the right thing and has the MOA telling them what they should do - don't.

These are all great ideas but please note that most colleges won't accommodate without the documentation. It sounds like you need to find some quick solutions to get through this semester and get appointments lined up to put documentation into place for next semester. Unfortunately, recording in college classes is not allowed any more unless you have documentation. You can ask the professor if it would be okay but don't be surprised if they say no. What you might try now, that doesn't require the paperwork trail - do they have a tutoring center? This may help her absorb the info quicker without having to read all the text. Has she made friends in these classes where she could ask one who might be willing to give her a copy of their notes (which when you have the note taker accommodation this is what you have to do anyways). Another option is finding a text reader or the text read out loud but you're going to have pay for that because it isn't covered - until you get the accommodation. Depending on the university size will depend a lot on what they might be willing to do to help her right now and later down the road. My ds has a severe hearing impairment and obviously all the documentation and at the CC level they were awesome to work with and bent over backwards to help him succeed but his new university - not so much. Disability counselor actually told him that if he just tried harder to listen that he'd do better. Uh, ok. Really? Try talking with the disability office and maybe they can help with some accommodations to get through the semester with the understanding that you'll be providing updated documentation. Typically schools require the paperwork to be no more than 3 years old but they might use temporarily or you could call the provider that gave the original diagnosis to provide documentation quickly. It doesn't hurt to ask.

Apparently they started some new online anonymous reporting capability but it is basically for Title IX violations. I spoke with someone last night who advised reporting it via that website/portal and my ds tried but the report wasn't accepted because the person who is struggling has to come forward and ask for help. I thought about him reaching out to parents but there are no links for facebook to connect him to a parent. I, myself, would have sent a message, too. I'm not sure if they have a Dean of Students but they have a Student Advocate office and they booted this issue to the mental health people - who offered to give counseling to my ds. Thanks but we've got that covered. He is just so fearful that something will happen and he'll be the one to find him. If that were to happen, I'm not sure my ds would recover from that one. This is so sad and but explains why it is so hard to get people the help they need. If things escalate a bit more I'll have ds call campus police and request a check.