((((Bchlyn))))),
What a great post! I teach special education (grade 2) and try to advocate for these students as much as I can. You say that your son has ADD, I'm just curious (no pressure to answer), does he take medication for this?

What are his plans now that he has a GED? Now students who have the ADD label can receive special education services under the Other Health Impaired label (OHI). I know your son is 28, but it is good for you to know this if he ever wanted to attend college. I suspect that he could have an IEP with accommodations for college if he chose to do so.

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when he entered high school they retested him and he was only 6 months under his grade level

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Wow! Lyn, do you realize what an amazing feat you've accomplished? You've clearly made a huge impact (positively) on your son's life! I was very moved by your post.

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this might sound like a small success but for my son it was huge... for me it was even bigger

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It sounds like a huge success for both of you! I applaud your courage and tenacity. Congratulations! I wish both of you the best.