Intuniv is what we use. The generic is available for time release. I'm not sure it does for impulsivity- my caffeine kid is the impulsive one. But Intiniv takes the irritability edge off.

Awesome.

We use a non-stimulant medication for some family members, caffeine for another. For both, a change occurs within 30 minutes. There is a noticeable difference in irritability and focus.

This article includes a chart of the mean and median incomes by age: https://www.fool.com/retirement/2017/01/02/americans-average-income-by-age-how-do-you-compare.aspx Here's some data on medical expenditures by age: http://kff.org/medicare/report/the-rising-cost-of-living-longer-analysis-of-medicare-spending-by-age-for-beneficiaries-in-traditional-medicare/ Also, see page 6 of this PDF http://www.healthcostinstitute.org/files/2015%20HCCUR%2011.22.16_0.pdf

I am considering getting one of those seal-a-meal rigs for veggies. I read a lot about them some time ago, and they seem to have some merit for keeping veggies longer. We are having trouble keeping up with six people in the household without having to go to the store every other day. (Also thinking about a 2nd refrigerator just for veggies and meal prep ingredients.) I know the kids would eat more veggies if they were nicely packaged and available.

Yes. General talking about issues and coping skills, CBD and a social skills group were all excellent resources for us. DS would still be going, but I've not made the time. I incorporate what I learned into our home discussions with all the kids. It was beneficial for he and I to learn how to talk things out in more productive ways.

I use CTC Math. Plato Education has interactive math, too. I think Study.com also has interactive algebra.

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I have my FB account hidden and only use it for business research. I seldom check the account. I only text with my DH. But I don't volunteer either, so I guess it's all good.

Mainstream media has picked it up on Twitter. The link I shared is from my Twitter feed. So. the issue is getting some discussion. But ppl are so overwhelmed with data right now that no one topic gets much of coverage. There are newly formed organizations that can assist individuals in staying up to date and provide call scripts to use when contacting your representatives. I won't provide details here to avoid creating conflict.

A new bill can create a carve-out. So, "notwithstanding what X law said, we now say Y." As long as it doesn't violate the Constitution, the new phrasing then becomes the new law. A private example would be if you write a new will. You would say, notwithstanding anything in my last will, I now declare Y. That signals that if there is a conflict, the new will is the one that governs. But I agree, I tried to read the new bill and really couldn't fully understand it (despite, as usual, this being a topic I cover in my research and writing). I've had to rely on third parties' interpretation. The gist, I *think* is that the employer can solicit the information to use for the wellness program. The program is "voluntary" but those who don't participate may be financially penalized. I'm not 100% sure if they can be fined or just deprived of rewards. So it is *possible* that an employee might be charged higher insurance premiums if they don't participate. Again, I am not sure on that part. Clearly, there is some method to encourage/coerce participation. I've just not looked that deeply into the new information. Here's an article that explains employee wellness programs: https://hbr.org/2010/12/whats-the-hard-return-on-employee-wellness-programs This website has lots of additional information, several related definitions, etc. https://www.workplacetesting.com/definition/318/wellness-and-health-promotion-program

Here's a link someone shared on Twitter that explains the bill and the employee wellness program regulations in more detail: http://theincidentaleconomist.com/wordpress/preserving-wellness-programs-by-infringing-on-privacy/

From a blog I follows: http://www.scienceisforkids.com/?s=snow She has facts, links, experiments and craft ideas. FIAR themed blogs will have ideas for The Snowy Day and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. There are also several great titles about "tracks in the snow."

10 and 1/2 would be a "mixed fraction" 21/2 "improper fraction" Here's where I looked: https://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/mixed-fraction.html (Because I wasn't quite sure I had the names right.) :hat:

Communication. Say what you need, discuss how to get it.

There are gifted programs that students can attend online. (As usual, I researched the information for an article.) "One of the leading and most respected remote programs for gifted and talented students is Stanford University’s Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY). This program offers online courses and support for children in all grade levels. Northwestern University’s Gifted LearningLinks (GLL) is also a well-developed program that offers your student online access to accelerated courses for any grade level, K-12. The Center for Talented Youth (CTY) at Johns Hopkins offers online coursework for gifted and talented students for grades Pre-K through 12 to children in over 60 countries."

Yeah, I'd think if a guy was worth getting fired over he'd be worth marrying.

Here are some statistics and other information on literacy levels in the U.S. It may not be a pressing problem at the high school, but there are still adults who can benefit from tutoring. https://proliteracy.org/Resources/Adult-Literacy-Facts

DEA’s final Part B regulations addressing due process hearings begin at §300.311. Word for word, and in their entirety, the regulations read: (see link) http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/regs-hearings/ 11. Who has ultimate authority to enforce Section 504? In the educational context, OCR has been given administrative authority to enforce Section 504. Section 504 is a Federal statute that may be enforced through the Department's administrative process or through the Federal court system. In addition, a person may at any time file a private lawsuit against a school district. The Section 504 regulations do not contain a requirement that a person file a complaint with OCR and exhaust his or her administrative remedies before filing a private lawsuit. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html On January 1, 2009 the author conducted a Westlaw search, covering the last 10, 3, and 2 years, respectively, for the terms "special education" and "IEP". This search revealed that during the last ten years, 1,969 federal and state judicial decisions were issued. These were comprised of 1,549 federal and 420 state court decisions... http://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1050&context=naalj

Caffeine, food, shower, nap. Distraction, redirection, humor.

I think some posters on this thread are being intentionally obtuse. Y'all really don't know that discrimination against students (for a long list of reasons) is a federal issue? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_Educational_Opportunities_Act_of_1974 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individuals_with_Disabilities_Education_Act ETA: I have been corrected. A few folks didn't know about the intersection of federal and state issues. Sorry for assuming the worst. I hope the above links help a bit. The subject area is pretty complicated. Most states have their own civil rights and anti-discrimination laws. Then federal laws govern similar issues. Then the U.S. Constitution incorporates additional rights. IMO, the topic is well worth spending a few months studying with your high school students if you have the time.

I find it hard to believe so many people are suggesting that they wouldn't be venting mightily if a principal had said he would not approve their child's enrollment. I've read other stories of parents being given all kinds of grief about enrollment. We've just seen another parent remove her child due to the issue that probably rose to the level that would merit a lawsuit. I made the choice to homeschool because I was relatively sure that I wouldn't get the accommodations I needed for my child without legal action. I know other parents with similarly situation children who had to take legal action. My parents had a reputation with my school system that haunted me throughout my time there from K to high school because they had to threaten a lawsuit to get my SN sister accommodated. It happens. Administrators don't like having to do things they don't want to do. And some of them take revenge.

Related: https://www.texastribune.org/2017/01/19/advocates-pushing-increase-quality-not-just-number/ http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/02/16/feds-to-check-special-education-at_ap.html Yeah, some districts are getting federal attention because of student enrollment issue.

I think she already explained that they can't, in fact, refuse to enroll a child. It sounds like the principal is just giving her a hard time because he thinks he can.

I agree, at some point, unless you have no other option you just don't want those people to educate your child. Isn't TX kind of notorious for trying to get kids out of the school system if they have any kind of need for an IEP, etc? I thought I read some articles on the topic recently.