What happens if medication does not seem to be working well? Let me focus first on the ADHD. Maybe he can’t concentrate in school because his ADHD is no longer being treated.…
What recourse do parents have if a school does not conduct a three-year evaluation on time? Dear Elizabeth: …
What rules apply when a parent wants their child evaluated for special education services while the school system says the child is in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process? Your question seeks clarification as to the grounds that a school district may use to refuse a parent’s request for a special education evaluation, while the child is being provided RTI services.…
What should a parent do when a child does their homework and then doesn't turn it in? Many students with learning disabilities (a term used by school system rather than dyslexia) have problems with organization.…
What is the best way to persuade our son’s school to accept the recommendations of a private evaluation? Dear Amy:…
What type of testing is done to determine if a child has a learning disability? A comprehensive assessment should consist of an intellectual assessment and an educational assessment.…
What is visual perception disorder? A visual perception disorder might impact on several aspects of processing visual information received by the brain.…
What do you do when the school won’t test your child for learning disabilities? I do not understand what your school professionals mean when they say they do not have a way to assess him.…
