http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one My daughter is in the second grade and she's been having problems with both reading and math since Kindergarten. The school keeps putting her in "Special Help" programs that seem to have little to no effect. I've been trying to get them to test her for learning disabilities but they aren't willing to do so. They have told me things like, "Do you really want to label her with an LD that will follow her throughout her entire school career, and there is no testing for Dyslexia in Oregon." I'm very frustrated and about ready to pull my daughter out of her current school, but I haven't done so because I'm not sure that I could find help for her somewhere else. Does anyone have ideas? Resources? GreatSchools en-us healthy11 everythingmom, please read my earlier post from 2/9/09, where I explain why the school may have said they don't test for dyslexia.. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=1#comment_375451 5100.375451 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:12:15 -0700 everythingmom Ask your pediatrician for the name of a psychologist that does testing for learning disabilities and gifted children (most kids who are dyslexic are extremely intelligent). I am sure you ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=1#comment_375302 5100.375302 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:59:12 -0700 woofwoof Find an optometrist that specializes in vision therapy....they do a more thorough eye exam than the average eye doc.....pay for it yourself....it's a good place to start. Go to this ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=1#comment_372321 5100.372321 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:54:23 -0800 healthy11 pacaceres, in most school districts, if you move mid-year, your children should still be able to finish out the term in their current building. You will probably have to provide ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=1#comment_370681 5100.370681 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:21:25 -0800 pacaceres We have just moved into a different school district. My 15 yr. old son has been in special ed. since 3rd. grade. He is changing and his teachers in high ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=1#comment_370667 5100.370667 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:06:16 -0800 healthy11 angierodriguez, WHO told you yesterday that your son has ADHD and you need to find a public school for him? Only medical professionals can diagnose ADHD, and I don't know ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=2#comment_361611 5100.361611 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:54:37 -0800 angierodriguez I'm going through the same thing... I've paid top $$ for private school for 2 years of preschool and I was just told yesterday that my son has ADD and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=2#comment_360961 5100.360961 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:05:20 -0800 TeacherParent School can be rougher on some children than others and your daughter has a combination of things that may make school feel pretty rough to her - she's not one ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=2#comment_360622 5100.360622 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:51:18 -0800 Discouraged I want to thank everyone that has answered me, your advice has helped a lot. I think that I might actually be getting somewhere now. At least I'm making some ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=2#comment_358822 5100.358822 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:46:24 -0800 Janette You will need to have your daughter tested so the school can give her an IEP plan. Make your request IN WRITING-- otherwise they will ignore you.Does you DD have ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=2#comment_354440 5100.354440 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:18:00 -0800 berrylover03 Have her hearing check.She might not be able to hear everything. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=3#comment_354343 5100.354343 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:58:25 -0800 healthy11 Discouraged, please re-read my original reply, and if you don't feel comfortable standing up to the school by yourself, then I encourage you to consider hiring an advocate; you can ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=3#comment_352996 5100.352996 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:42:28 -0800 momvic You really need to get her tested.. If the school won't do it, do it through another source, even if you have to pay for it. It will still cost ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=3#comment_352808 5100.352808 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:07:33 -0800 Discouraged Let me quote from her latest report card... She needs improvement in math. "She's getting extra help 2 days a week. I'm to have her count money whenever possible." She ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=3#comment_352795 5100.352795 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:01:22 -0800 healthy11 HI. I can give you a TON of information, but in the interest of space, I'll try to be specific. When dealing with schools, you need to use "their" terminology. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=3#comment_351598 5100.351598 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:42:40 -0800 seehim One you will do the right thing because its obvious you do care . There are alot of places to research on this website . I just joined and alot ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/351559/Learning-Disabilities-How-do-you-find-out-if-you-child-has-one?cpage=4#comment_351563 5100.351563 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:46:48 -0800