<p>Momobsessed, love your name--I can identify! I too have a daughter with OCD & ADHD in 10th grade at a rigorous private school. She does have accommodations though--50% extended time on tests. In preparation for PSAT & SAT, she received 100% extended time on testing and the right to use large block answer sheets (her OCD makes it too time-consuming for her to fill out the scantron circles). I have been thinking about this issue for her as well.</p>
<p>She is an extremely bright and very intellectually curious kid--one who has been described by many different people for her entire life as an "old soul".</p>
<p>Interestingly, she does quite well on standardized tests, although her grades are not as high as you would extpect. She works VERY hard, but even with supporting medication, she has concentration and organizational issues.</p>
<p>Because it takes her SO long to get her work done--which she NEVER--complains about--we're actually afraid that she'll get into a school that's so academically challenging that she will literally have no time to do anything but study.</p>
<p>I believe this is a kid who should NOT go to the most academically rigorous school she can get into. Have any of you experienced this dilemma? It seems that these conditions should be disclosed, because you want your child to have the support they need once they get to school. At least, do due diligience to find out what sort of study support the school provides if your child sneaks in under the LD radar and then finds out that assistance is required.</p>