I discussed, very briefly, our situation with my son's
pediatrician. She, of course, said to make the school do
something. I don't think I was clear on the type of
difficulty he has. My 6 mo. old has to go back in a few
weeks and I will definitely talk to her again. I think I'll
bring some writing samples with me. Do you think insurance
pays for a neuropsychologist?? That sounds really
expensive! :) Whatever it takes though...Thanks! Kyla



--- In dyslexiaclub@yahoogroups.com, sparkster-15@w... wrote:
> Kyla,
> Go with your instincts and get a recommendation for a good
> neuropsychologist. In the 5th grade, our son was tested
via the school
> district and was found to have LD's in language arts.
> (Very nonspecific)
>
> In the 6th grade he had a concussion. We asked the
neurologist for a
> referral for further testing for LD's. He referred us to
a wonderful
> neuropsychologist. The neuropsycholgist (and his small
staff) did
> about 16 - 20 hours of testing over three days. (I didn't
know then to
> ask what tests) We went back for a consultation about a
week later and
> found out our son is dyslexic, dysgraphic and dyspraxic.
He made
> several recommendations for our IEP.
>
> Ask your son's pediatrician, ask your physician and
friends for a
> recommendation for a good neuropsychologist. I would go
this route
> instead of a psychologist.
>
> ~deni~