Should a practitioner diagnose a learning disability if the client also has a mood disorder? There is a continuum of neurologically-based disorders that are frequently found together.…
Should you wait until age seven to assess a child for ADD, LD, or other learning problems? Don’t be so quick to rush to ADHD as the cause.…
My son is far behind in school both academically and developmentally… Your question about retention at grade level is a challenging one.…
My son had the precursors for dyslexia in preschool two years ago but is reading well now. Should I still be concerned? Your child was tested when he was in preschool. The results were based on levels of expected performance for that age.…
My son has been struggling for three years and was held back but does not qualify for services. How can I fight this? Dear Maria:…
My son reverses letters and can't see the difference between adding and subtracting. He wears glasses but they don't seem to help. Where do I take him next? The problems you describe are not the result of a vision problem. They might be the result of a learning disability.…
My son was tested multiple times for LD as a child but now has no signs at 16. I'm confused on what to do. I don’t blame you for being confused. I am also. If four comprehensive evaluations found your son to have LD, I would accept that he has LD.…
I spend hours helping my daughter with her schoolwork each night, so she appears to be doing better than she is. How do I get the school to test her without letting her fail? I share your concerns. From your description, your daughter might have a learning disability. You are correct.…
I suspect my child might have dyslexia. What should I do? It is important to address reading problems early so you can begin getting your child the appropriate help.…
