Without your son’s age, I cannot be specific. But the behaviors you describe suggest that he might have what is called an executive function disorder.

Your school professionals appear to have developed an IEP to address your daughter’s needs. If you are not comfortable with this IEP, you have two choices.

I do not understand what your school professionals mean when they say they do not have a way to assess him.

Most of the difficulties you describe suggest what is called executive function disorder — difficulty with organization of materials, tasks, and time.

May I thank you for being so sensitive to the needs of your students. My first proposal might not fit your administrative style.

I share your concerns. From your description, your daughter might have a learning disability. You are correct.

Sometimes, 6 year olds still reverse letters and numbers. If this is his only problem, you might wait a little longer.

Dyscalculia, or difficulty learning and applying math, is considered a type of a learning disability. If you have never had studies done to answer your question, you should do so now.

There are many types of memory - working memory, short term memory, long term memory. And each type of memory is different for visual and for auditory processing.

I need more information to fully answer. How significant are her reading disabilities? Does she receive special education services? Accommodations?