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martore · anonymous user Joined: 03 Jun 2010 Posts: 3

My granddaughter has been identified as learning disabled. She has been tested by the sped people in her school She has also been tested by a state certified hearing and language specialist. The specialist identified her as having CAPD. The school is providing math and reading support as well as occupational therapy. An aide is in the classroom

The parents have hired an advocate to help them understand and speak up for G. when needed

With all the modificatons plus an aide in the classroom, a piece of the puzzle is missing. After discussing the task at hand, the aide told her to write her answer down on the paper and G. didn't. she had to be reminded again. The child is a very good student and there are no behavioral problems. It involves attention. She has not been diagnosed as dyslexic. ADD has not been the diagnosis either. Processing is an issue.

We need to know whom to contact to further investigate what steps should be followed to continue to work on her disability.

Can ADD be present without dyslexia and not be identified? Where do we go for help?

Thank you,

Marlene

Morning · anonymous user Joined: 22 Dec 2010 Posts: 22

I would focus on the dyslexia and not so much the ADD. She is young. My child was not focused until 5th grade. Now, my child is very focused and the dyslexia is the major diagnoses.

Some school systems love the ADD diagnoses because it only involves very little staff support.

Dyslexics can be costly for a school system. Special education is a game.

yumimumi · anonymous user Joined: 05 Oct 2012 Posts: 11

I just don't think the schools have the time or the money to offer the proper support to dyslexic students. The best thing you can do with your grandaughter is sit down with her and give her one to one support. Something that will encourage her in a positive way. Many kids have ADD because they are frustrated with the dyslexia. The more patience you have and support you can offer her, you will gradually see a massive change in her. I do believe schools and teachers would like to provide extra support to their students they just don't have the budget they need.

cleanupset · anonymous user Joined: 07 Jan 2013 Posts: 10

Your child needs to be re-evaluated by private psychologist who will provide a specific diagnosis. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act give you the legal right to have your child re-evaluated by private psychological of your choice (schools often fight over this point) for FREE.

My first step would be to contact legal aid they can help you out and might take your case for free. If they are no help then contact an attorney and child physiologic.