http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/377603/Northern-Virginia-Good-Schools-for-Dyslexia--Learning-Difficulties Hi, My wife and I are moving with our children to northern Virginia. We have two elementary-age boys who apparently have dyslexia and/or ADD. We probably want them to attend public schools. We are very familiar with the area. As I will work in DC, we would prefer not to live outside the beltway (although Fairfax City would be fine). Does anyone have recommendations? Falls Church City Public Schools are a good bet? What about Arlington? Or McLean? Is anyone familiar with Daniels Run School in Fairfax City on this point? GreatSchools en-us AuntCharlotte I was referring to the Lab School. The other problem I had with it was that my son is a math and science kid and does not like the arts ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/377603/Northern-Virginia-Good-Schools-for-Dyslexia--Learning-Difficulties?cpage=1#comment_387969 5100.387969 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:18:40 -0700 3819Lee Aunt Charlotte,Thanks very much!Spectrum?RFBD?Is the private school you refer to either Oakmont or Lab School? My wife was interested in those, but they ARE expensive, and I'm not sure that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/377603/Northern-Virginia-Good-Schools-for-Dyslexia--Learning-Difficulties?cpage=1#comment_387904 5100.387904 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:13:00 -0700 AuntCharlotte Unfortunately the area is not very good with dealing with reading/writing issues like dyslexia - unless they are in the mild to moderate range - and in a few specific ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/377603/Northern-Virginia-Good-Schools-for-Dyslexia--Learning-Difficulties?cpage=1#comment_387853 5100.387853 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:25:11 -0700 healthy11 Unfortunately, Greatschools is a nationwide forum, and the chance of finding a family from a specific area, who have children with similar needs, is slim. I'd advise you to try ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/377603/Northern-Virginia-Good-Schools-for-Dyslexia--Learning-Difficulties?cpage=1#comment_377723 5100.377723 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:41:21 -0700