Q & A
Below are some common questions and answers that you may find useful: Complete
answers are included in the downloadable Information Booklet
- Q. My child has trouble keeping up in a large classroom. The teachers tell me my child is too
smart to qualify for special programs. What can I do?
A. Ask for a meeting with your child’s counselor or school psychologist. Explore reasons why
your child is falling behind. Does your child have a disability that may qualify him/her for extra
services such as …
- Q. We suspect our child is using drugs. How can we know for sure?
- A. If you ever suspect that your child is under the influence of drugs and alcohol you always
have the option of calling 911 or taking them to the emergency room where they will test for
drugs and alcohol levels. You can obtain a home drug test. This can be done......
Q. We think our child might have a leaning disability and/or my child might have ADHD. How
can I have my child tested?
- A. There are several options available to you. You can approach the school psychologist and
request that the school test your child; however, depending on your child’s circumstances the
school psychologist might refer you to a mental health professional for an evaluation and/or
testing. You also have the option of having you or child independently tested. This would
involve.......
Q. Our child is using drugs and alcohol. He/she refuses to follow house rules and is defiant.
We have tried taking privileges away and putting our child on restriction. Nothing seems to
work. What else can we try?
- A. My family has been in this situation and I know how helpless and frustrating it can make
you feel. Control seems to have shifted from the parents to the child. You have to be willing
to make some tough decisions and possibly get some outside help in order to take control back.
You will most likely need help to get your child on the right tract toward sobriety and to help
them deal with any emotional issues that are contributing to their destructive behavior. There
are many options…..........…the Information Booklet will give you the tools you need to supply
your child with the help they need!
To download the Parent Information Booklet ..... click here!
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