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By: Vidhya

Vidhya

In reply to Susan S.. Susan, we are just starting on the path to ADHD,ASD,Learning disorder, anxiety. Any advice? He has developed so much fear of ABA principles he hides all that he likes, he gets riled up so much when they try to teach him frustration tolerance. How did you navigate?

By: The Jenny Evolution

The Jenny Evolution

In reply to amber. For my son, we actually started from the beginning with reading for him, returning to straight phonics with a tutor. A year later, he's reading Harry Potter! Figuring out what's going on and then really do the work in the way your kiddo thinks makes all the difference.

By: amber

amber

I’m so thankful I ran across this article today! My son is almost 12, in the sixth grade, and reads at a 2nd grade level. I’ve ALWAYS suspected dyslexia, but have never been able to get someone who knows how to test for it. He’s had eye therapy for a condition that causes extreme fatigue (that helped just a tiny bit). Homework struggles are the worst, and always have been, even with extra help from teachers, after-school help, I’ve hired tutors, helped myself (which usually just ends in both of us losing our minds 🙁 ) It usually takes him about 4 hours to complete one worksheet, even with me staying on him to keep focused. It makes me feel awful because I know if he could help, he would, but on the other hand I struggle to truly understand what’s going on in his mind. He’s an intelligent kid, brilliant in math and science, and anything hands on. He’s always had a broad vocabulary, and when he enjoys something, he’s totally focused on it. We live in a rural community, he was diagnosed with adhd by a general practioner and now has his medication managed by a junior psychologist at a mental health clinic. Now I know to start researching where to find a neuropsychologist and get him the correct diagnosis and help! Thank you so much for sharing your story! How has your son’s reading improved since the diagnosis? What kind of help and strategies are used to help him?

By: Erin

Erin

I’m beginning to deal with multiple issues myself. While my SPD kiddo is only 6, both myself and his teachers have noticed his difficulty with math. He’s always been good at counting but has problems putting up 7 fingers. Like you said, I’m not sure if this is an issue with his SPD or if he has a math learning difference. Time will tell. He is being pulled out during math to work on the basics with a special ed teacher. We are due for an IEP in March and I have decided to wait until then and see how much he has improved before taking any next steps. But while I want to do whatever is necessary to help my son, I also feel for him because yet it is another struggle.

By: Cynthia Cover

Cynthia Cover

I totally understand you when you say “I am not crazy, he really is that active”. I have an ASD child with fairly severe SP issues, and hyper activity. I understand what it is to have a child just wake up screaming. Knowing what it is and figuring out what will help is definitely the key. Glad to hear you took matters into your own hands 🙂

By: Jennifer

Jennifer

In reply to Jessica.

You’re right — once they start falling behind it’s tough to actually catch up. And going through this process, I’m surprised at how many parents either didn’t figure out their kids were struggling for a while or moved things along slowly… time is of the essence!

By: Jessica

Jessica

I’m glad you took matters in your own hands and sought the diagnosis for your son. You are right- schools are often not equipped to understand the complexity of the issue the child is facing. It’s good that you didn’t wait any longer to seek help with your son’s academic progress. Obviously it gets harder the further they fall behind, and having a negative mentality about reading just compounds the issue. Smart mamma and a smart young man!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer

In reply to Rachel S.. Thanks, Rachel. It is definitely a process -- and an emotional one at that as a parent. But my kiddo is absolutely worth it!

By: Rachel S.

Rachel S.

Yes, diagnoses mean answers and things you can work on together! He’s going to be a more successful, confident adult thanks to this information and your unyielding support – take it from one who knows 🙂