What Else can I do

[judy]

It sounds like his teacher cannot give him everything he needs. If extra help is available, he should get it.

Stay strong Jessica!

[Janet]

You've gotten really sound advice Jessica. Ricky has ADD and the school wanted to do this and that, but I took him to a Dr. that specializes in this. The school would have been in charge and I didn't want that. Stay positive and stay strong.

[2tiredmom]

Sounds like good advice all the way around. My daughter in law is a special ed teacher and she so loves all of her kids. but about a month ago she had to call the sheriff on one 12 year old he started hitting her. Hope things get better soon for you and your son.

[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!