What Else can I do

[JJJ]

They finally tested my son for dyslexia and said he does not qualifies for dyslexia services.

GORT 4 (Gray Oral Reading Tests)- he score 8% out of 13(the standard score)

Phonological Awareness- he score 21% out of 88

Phonological Memory- he score 73% out of 109

Rapid Naming- he score 35% out of 94

Sight Words- he score 29% out of 92

Phonemic Decoding- he score 42% out of 97

I don't really know what this means but from what I can see he score really low. I am fighting with my insurance to see how much they can cover to test him outside. Also, isn't a psychologist suppose to be doing the testing? It was a Instructional Specialist who tested him. Is this right? I just don't know what my next step should be

[gja1000]

I don't know what it means either, Jessica, but the scores do seem really low. Do you know a teacher who could look at the scores? I think there is a learning problem, but maybe not dyslexia. There are many many types of learning disabilities, and dyslexia is only one of them. Keep working to find the solution.

[Janet]

Yes....Jessica...like Gayle suggested, keep working to find the solution. So sorry you and your son are going through this. You may also ask your physician (if you trust his opinion) if he could recommend someone to help lead you in the right direction. I wish I could help in someway, but don't know how.

[gja1000]

Jessica, here a reply from a school guidance counselor to the scores: to your scores
" As far as your friend and this post, there's a lot of unanswered questions. I am not familiar with the GORT 4. And usually when I see testing results its not reported in percentages but percentiles. So I'm a little confused. There are many learning disabilities that don't have exact names like dyslexia. But its usually diagnosed when the overall IQ (or ability or whatever they " As far as your friend and this post, there's a lot of unanswered questions. I am not familiar with the GORT 4. And usually when I see testing results its not reported in percentages but percentiles. So I'm a little confused. There are many learning disabilities that don't have exact names like dyslexia. But its usually diagnosed when the overall IQ (or ability or whatever they call it) is in the average range but that a subset or subsets of the testing is a lot lower. The area that tests lower is where the "disability" is. Its not an exact science, unfortunately.

A psychologist definitely should have done the testing, including a psychological evaluation. They are also supposed to go over the results of the testing and what they are recommending with the parent and provide her with information about her rights. In NY, I know there are organizations for parents of students with disabilities that parents are given the contact info for. She should find out if they have that in Texas-I imagine they do- and definitely get in contact with them. If she can get a private evaluation covered by insurance, she should. But even if she cannot get it covered, it might be worth the money if she can manage a way to afford it. I would definitely get a private evaluation if it were my child.

If you or she has more questions, feel free to ask. I'd be happy to help if I can.
Be well!

it) is in the average range but that a subset or subsets of the testing is a lot lower. The area that tests lower is where the "disability" is. Its not an exact science, unfortunately.

A psychologist definitely should have done the testing, including a psychological evaluation. They are also supposed to go over the results of the testing and what they are recommending with the parent and provide her with information about her rights. In NY, I know there are organizations for parents of students with disabilities that parents are given the contact info for. She should find out if they have that in Texas-I imagine they do- and definitely get in contact with them. If she can get a private evaluation covered by insurance, she should. But even if she cannot get it covered, it might be worth the money if she can manage a way to afford it. I would definitely get a private evaluation if it were my child.

If you or she has more questions, feel free to ask. I'd be happy to help if I can.
Be well!

[JJJ]

Thank you so much Gayle.

I am trying to evaluate him outside but they told me his insurance won't cover it. I did call the insurance and they said they are willing to pay two hours of testing so now I'm waiting to see what my out of pocket expense will be. The test run from 2,000-3,000 but I don't mind getting a loan if it will help.

I will look into the organizations and see what we have in my area. Even if it's not dyslexia I need to know how to help him.

[JJJ]

Can you guys believe one of my sons teacher told him not to get help from me or else he wont learn. And wrote me a letter saying I should let him do the thinking

I work with my son every night and I will not let him go to school with the wrong answers. But that doesn't mean I give him the answers. For one page of reading with 6 questions can take him 2 hours to finish because I make him look for the answers. There has been times where I even tell him to sleep and tell me in morning what he thought the answer is. I myself have mind freeze very often so I understand when he can't come up with answers but I make him re-read passages and give him hints but never the answer.

I email her, the principle and the educational adviser. That is unacceptable to me.

[DianaB]

Maybe you should talk to the teacher and ask what would be the right way to help your son and explain how it is that you're helping him. Then you can both be working together in helping your son. Good luck!