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<blockquote data-quote="aeroeng" data-source="post: 372701" data-attributes="member: 6557"><p>If the problem is reading, he may have a learning disability like dyslexia. The definition of dyslexia is someone of normal or higher then normal IQ that has a difficult time learning to read in a traditional environment. Many school systems don't recognize the word dyslexia using something like learning disability with specific language disorder. What it is called is not as important as getting proper training, and the earlier the better. At age 5 you have already missed some key years. One very good source for information on reading issues is the international dyslexic association, "http://www.interdys.org/".</p><p></p><p>neuropsychologist testing is not necessarily used to diagnose reading issues. Although you still might have troubles with your insurance. By law the public schools are required to provide the testing for Learning Disability (LD) when parents request it. Thus insurance programs typically refuse to provide the testing because the school system must. With the "No child left behind" law the school testing requirements were relaxed. Schools now have the option to pre-screen and test only those that they deem require it, (or fit in their budget). Testing for reading issues also tends to cost between $1000 and $3000. I have heard of people getting tested for much less through teaching hospitals.</p><p></p><p>A few years back the National Reading Panel studied 50 years of research and determined the most effective ways to teach reading to Learning Disability (LD) kids. Phonemic Awareness came out on top. One book I highly recommend for young developing readers is: Phonemic Awareness: Playing with sounds to strengthen beginning reading skills" by Jo Fitzpatric and Catherine Yuh. (Designed for teachers, but mom can do it as well). </p><p></p><p>If it is determined that he is dyslexic or has a learning disability the proper training (In my opinion) is almost more important then the testing. It also gets expensive, and is rarely provided by the school systems. The IDA can give you a list of effective programs. PM me and I can give you more information.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Ps. Having had two dyslexics and one difficult child. If given the choice I would pick the dyslexic any day.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aeroeng, post: 372701, member: 6557"] If the problem is reading, he may have a learning disability like dyslexia. The definition of dyslexia is someone of normal or higher then normal IQ that has a difficult time learning to read in a traditional environment. Many school systems don't recognize the word dyslexia using something like learning disability with specific language disorder. What it is called is not as important as getting proper training, and the earlier the better. At age 5 you have already missed some key years. One very good source for information on reading issues is the international dyslexic association, "http://www.interdys.org/". neuropsychologist testing is not necessarily used to diagnose reading issues. Although you still might have troubles with your insurance. By law the public schools are required to provide the testing for Learning Disability (LD) when parents request it. Thus insurance programs typically refuse to provide the testing because the school system must. With the "No child left behind" law the school testing requirements were relaxed. Schools now have the option to pre-screen and test only those that they deem require it, (or fit in their budget). Testing for reading issues also tends to cost between $1000 and $3000. I have heard of people getting tested for much less through teaching hospitals. A few years back the National Reading Panel studied 50 years of research and determined the most effective ways to teach reading to Learning Disability (LD) kids. Phonemic Awareness came out on top. One book I highly recommend for young developing readers is: Phonemic Awareness: Playing with sounds to strengthen beginning reading skills" by Jo Fitzpatric and Catherine Yuh. (Designed for teachers, but mom can do it as well). If it is determined that he is dyslexic or has a learning disability the proper training (In my opinion) is almost more important then the testing. It also gets expensive, and is rarely provided by the school systems. The IDA can give you a list of effective programs. PM me and I can give you more information. Ps. Having had two dyslexics and one difficult child. If given the choice I would pick the dyslexic any day. [/QUOTE]
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