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Dyslexia Advice for 12 yr old son

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MS (confused)

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Date Posted: 08:08:39 09/29/11 Thu

Helllo, I was wondering if you could give me some advice for people who have been through this before. My 12 year old son just started 6th grade at a wonderful but academic school that he has been to since kindergarten, my younger son is also at this school. My older son, has always had OT issues such as Low tone, motor planning etc. and had minor accomodations and always got As and Bs on his report card. He works very hard and loves his school. We had him evaluated this summer and he has mild dyslexia and disorder of written expression. The school work has intensifed dramatically. The school is still offering accomodations but I worry that the work load will be to much for him and effect his confidence and self esteem. Unfortunately, where we live public schools are not an option, and the private schools are very limited. They are either traditional private schools or schools for children with severe learning disabilities. I don't want to take my son out of an enviroment which he loves and put him in a school for people who have severe cognitive abilities, I think that would confuse him. I also don't want to crush his self esteem by keeping him at a school that is to academic. Any adivce or experience would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: Dyslexia Advice for 12 yr old son	WestieMom	08:11:52 10/03/11 Mon