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Holding My Daughter Back in 3Rd Grade and Visual Processing Disorder
Oct 16, 2009 ... The schools are overwhelmed, and they are not versed in the unusual learning disabilities that few have (my son has auditory processing ...
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- Hi, I can relate to this in 2 ways. first, I was held back in the eighth grade after skipping the 3rd altogether. It did-not help. I spent 4 years trying to learn the ...
- You might want to have her vision tested (not just for glasses but for vision therapy.) Our granddaughter has a lazy eye and vision therapy has been a great help. Sh...
- My best friend is holding back her daughter this year and having her repeat third grade. They moved her to a private school to do it so it would be easier for her. I...
Question on Testing for Dyslexia
If your child is having difficulty in school as a result of suspected learning disabilities, your school system is legally obligated not only to evaluate, ...
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- If your child is having difficulty in school as a result of suspected learning disabilities, your school system is legally obligated not only to evaluate, but to provi...
- School systems, in any state, recognize 14 different disability categories. It sounds like your son should be tested for a learning disability, which is one of the re...
- Start by requesting that the school test your son for learning disabilities. If it is a public school they should be able to do that without a problem. This will hel...
Mom Seeking Advice About Learning Disabilitiy Dslexia
They are required by law to test and provide support for learning disabilities as well as for anything that hinders school success. ...
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- Hi D., I work for a school district and so I would suggest to call your child's school and see what programs they might offer. We have a department called Special Pr...
- This is exactly what I am going through. My daughter is 8 and she was tested in 1st grade. She was so far behind in school that when we found out that she was dyslexic...
- There are alot of learning games for computer he may respond to. Go to Fry's they have a huge selection. Also flash cards are available. You could get the boys to make...
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) - Looking for Home Resources/any Help!
I belive they have a learning disability group. I would imagine they have some information on auditory processing disorder. ...
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- I am a 5th grade teacher and honestly, I don't feel 504's truly help the student. I would speak to his resource teacher. They usually have tools and ideas that can h...
- I am a foster parent and have done lots of 504s and other I5EPs a good resourse is a plase called CASE (COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION) there phone number is...
- My son has APD and we did a therapy called Tomotis or Auditory Music Therapy. This seemed to help him quite a bit and other parents in his group were pleased as well w...
How to Deal with a Child with Behavioral & Learning Issues
You can work together with a team of people to put together an IEP- individualized education plan(if diagnosed with a learning disability). ...
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- Dear D., I want to start by telling you just how courageous I think you are. You too are a hero for the sacrafices you are making for our country! THANK YOU! Can I...
- Hello, My 4th child has a learning disagility. It was hard to accept that she wouldn't excell like the other 4. She is in 2 "special classes" at school.The rest are m...
- My oldest had issues in school, but he's been fortunate enough to have teachers (for the most part) who have realized he was not malicious, just not mature socially. I...
Auditory Learning Problems
It's crazy to expect someone with a learning disability that knocks out the sense of hearing, to depend on hearing alone to grasp what's going on. ...
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- I would talk to your pedi about it, and see if you can get a referral to a person who specializes in that area. I went through my pedi for my daughter, because of a p...
- Have you had his ears checked by an ENT???? That would be my first step before doing anything else. Make sure there is nothing wrong keeping him from hearing.
- Hi there, You can have his hearing tested for free through the Audiological Services with Pinellas County. Phone is ###-###-####. I knew my son had problems liste...
Tchild with Disabilities
My child too has learning disabilities and I have been in a constant fight with my shcool district over his education. What finally helped me, was bringing ...
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- Hi there, My child doesn't have any disabilities however my sister has a boy that has tuberous sclerosis. Right away it was very evident that something was different....
- S....I feel for you. You are an amazing woman...remember that. Its hard to be a mom of a kid with no disabilities let alone a mom with kids who have them. My sister ha...
- Do you have a social worker assigned to your sons? If not, you should find out who they are. If you do, get them involved. I grew up with a mentally handicapped sister...
Late Crawling and Learning Disabilites
I don't think him crawling has anything to do with a learning disability. ..... I never heard of late crawling leading to learning disabilities. ...
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- First, I just want to say that there is absolutely nothing wrong with your son. Second, you can't judge your son, off of someone else's child. Each child develops diff...
- I just had to add my two-cents. I have heard the same thing. I usually just blow it off. Your son's doctor can best tell you what you should look for. My daughter ...
- I wouldnt worry about it too much! My son didnt crawl until he was 9 months. He is now 23 months and right on target with everything. You probably dont want to hear th...
Unmotivated 12 Year Old
Have you ever had him tested for any learning disabilities? ... Look into the learning disabilities. Maybe he is unmotivated because it is to difficult for ...
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- Have you looked into having an special education evaluation done? Your son sounds like what my son would be if he hadn't gotten special education qualified. Writing ...
- I am confused. You said this was about your son who was an unmotivated 12 year old. In your bio, you said you have a 9 year old son and an 8 year old daughter.... ...
- The two pieces of advice are excellent. You would be wise to follow them as soon as possible. Request he have a comprehensive evaluation by the school district. Fol...
How to Help My Daughter in Math
Learning disabilities include problems that deal with mental processes--such as reading difficulties (dyslexia), writing difficulties (dysgraphia), ...
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- Hi there..Happy Thanksgiving! I could totally relate to your letter. I have a 16 year old and I figured out long ago tht there are some things God did not bless me wit...
- First and for most have you tried discussing this issue with the teacher. Or finding out if the school has a tutoring program. Many schools offer programs where olde...
- Hi A. and Happy Thanksgiving! I saw your request and had to reply...I feel for you. Math was always difficult for me growing up and has also been a burden to my da...
