By federal law, school staff are not allowed to recommend or require that parents medicate their children. That decision is reserved for the family in consultation with their physician.

Because your child is so bright and is still struggling with reading, he may very well be exhibiting some of the characteristics typical of students with a learning disability.

I share your concern. I do not have enough information to generalize an answer. Discuss your concerns with the professional who did the testing or with a private educational consultant.

I cannot be specific based on the information you’ve provided. What have the school professionals been concerned about over the years?

Many schools use a discrepancy formula to determine whether a student is eligible for special education for a learning disability.

It is common for struggling children to have feelings of low self-esteem. These feelings often accompany learning disabilities, but can also affect people who are not learning disabled.

You should not have to wonder if your son has a learning disability or a language disability. Send a letter to the principal requesting a meeting to discuss your son.

ADHD is not a form of learning disability in special education terms, although many students with ADHD also have learning disabilities.

It is sometimes challenging to detect learning difficulties in very young children.