Private testing for dyslexia

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Piggybacking on the thread:
It is my understanding that the school does not diagnosis rather they can identify a learning disability (?)

It is also my understanding that for some private schools - you can deduct tuition as a medical expense

If you are going down the path of private school - does it make sense to get the private evaluation done?

You can deduct private school tuition only for Special Needs private schools and only for medical issues not educational... and learning disabilities are usually considered an educational issue not a medical issue which is why people can not deduct tutoring expenses - it is educational not medical.

Most SN private schools require at least a psychoeducational evaluation report as part of their admissions process.

Deductions for private schools I think can happen if it’s educational. Search the forum or the web. Better yet talk to a tax person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Piggybacking on the thread:
It is my understanding that the school does not diagnosis rather they can identify a learning disability (?)

It is also my understanding that for some private schools - you can deduct tuition as a medical expense

If you are going down the path of private school - does it make sense to get the private evaluation done?

You can deduct private school tuition only for Special Needs private schools and only for medical issues not educational... and learning disabilities are usually considered an educational issue not a medical issue which is why people can not deduct tutoring expenses - it is educational not medical.

Most SN private schools require at least a psychoeducational evaluation report as part of their admissions process.

Deductions for private schools I think can happen if it’s educational. Search the forum or the web. Better yet talk to a tax person.

No. You cannot deduct private school tuition and school is ALWAYS educational. Yes. Talk to a tax person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Piggybacking on the thread:
It is my understanding that the school does not diagnosis rather they can identify a learning disability (?)

It is also my understanding that for some private schools - you can deduct tuition as a medical expense

If you are going down the path of private school - does it make sense to get the private evaluation done?

You can deduct private school tuition only for Special Needs private schools and only for medical issues not educational... and learning disabilities are usually considered an educational issue not a medical issue which is why people can not deduct tutoring expenses - it is educational not medical.

Most SN private schools require at least a psychoeducational evaluation report as part of their admissions process.

Deductions for private schools I think can happen if it’s educational. Search the forum or the web. Better yet talk to a tax person.

No. You cannot deduct private school tuition and school is ALWAYS educational. Yes. Talk to a tax person.

Okay, and yes yo can:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/may-i-deduct-tuition-and-expenses-for-a-special-school-for-a-child-with-dyslexia-adhd-and-other/00/115297

https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/tax.credits.2011.htm

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you think your daughter has dyslexia and your husband doesn't want her tested, assume she does have dyslexia and get her orton-gillingham based tutoring if she is not reading at grade level at school. What grade is she in?

There are people on this forum who really push for expensive testing. I thought my son was bright and dyslexic based on what I read about warning signs and he started to struggle to learn to read in first grade. He was on a waiting list to get tested for 4 1/2 months then it took another month or so to get the results. It turns out he is bright and dyslexic. I really wish I had saved the $3,000 and spent it all on tutoring starting when he was in first grade and not waiting to start tutoring when all the testing was finished, which by that time he was in second grade and further behind.

My sister learned from my mistake and started getting her son tutoring in kindergarten because he had the same symptoms of dyslexia. It is so much easier to remediate the younger the child is.

We push for testing because it’s the right thing to do. If you suspected your child had vision problems you would get their vision tested before playing a guessing game with glasses. Language based learning disabilities can be more than just dyslexia.

Op, go through children’s or kki for a neuropschological evaluation and screen for adhd too. More than likely it will be a long wait but generally insurance will pay for half or all the evaluation.

Testing isn't always the right thing to do. The glasses analogy doesn't hold up. If you get the wrong prescription your child won't see well and could potentially harm their eyes.. Every child can benefit from OG reading in first grade and no one would be harmed. It is a crime that all children aren't taught using structured literacy. Instead too many kids are taught to guess and uses picture clues to figure out what a word means. Structured literacy builds terrible habits. The worst thing for a first grader who is struggling in reading to do is have a long wait. My child's reading tutor after one month of working with my child knew my child so much better than what was in psychological report. She did her own phonological processing, rapid naming, reading tests that really pinpointed the problems. She said absolutely the system many schools are using the teach reading is really harming kids because they aren't using direct phonics instruction. I paid $75 an hour - 10 hours a month. She also gives us daily homework to do. So I started off paying $750 a month. So I say again -I really wish I had spent the $3000 that we spent on testing on tutoring and really regret the time lost. If we had started in first grade instead of waiting he would be farther ahead. Even so he is in third grade and is now reading at grade level! All those hours finally clicked! We are down to 4 hours a month just to keep it up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you think your daughter has dyslexia and your husband doesn't want her tested, assume she does have dyslexia and get her orton-gillingham based tutoring if she is not reading at grade level at school. What grade is she in?

There are people on this forum who really push for expensive testing. I thought my son was bright and dyslexic based on what I read about warning signs and he started to struggle to learn to read in first grade. He was on a waiting list to get tested for 4 1/2 months then it took another month or so to get the results. It turns out he is bright and dyslexic. I really wish I had saved the $3,000 and spent it all on tutoring starting when he was in first grade and not waiting to start tutoring when all the testing was finished, which by that time he was in second grade and further behind.

My sister learned from my mistake and started getting her son tutoring in kindergarten because he had the same symptoms of dyslexia. It is so much easier to remediate the younger the child is.

We push for testing because it’s the right thing to do. If you suspected your child had vision problems you would get their vision tested before playing a guessing game with glasses. Language based learning disabilities can be more than just dyslexia.

Op, go through children’s or kki for a neuropschological evaluation and screen for adhd too. More than likely it will be a long wait but generally insurance will pay for half or all the evaluation.

Testing isn't always the right thing to do. The glasses analogy doesn't hold up. If you get the wrong prescription your child won't see well and could potentially harm their eyes.. Every child can benefit from OG reading in first grade and no one would be harmed. It is a crime that all children aren't taught using structured literacy. Instead too many kids are taught to guess and uses picture clues to figure out what a word means. Structured literacy builds terrible habits. The worst thing for a first grader who is struggling in reading to do is have a long wait. My child's reading tutor after one month of working with my child knew my child so much better than what was in psychological report. She did her own phonological processing, rapid naming, reading tests that really pinpointed the problems. She said absolutely the system many schools are using the teach reading is really harming kids because they aren't using direct phonics instruction. I paid $75 an hour - 10 hours a month. She also gives us daily homework to do. So I started off paying $750 a month. So I say again -I really wish I had spent the $3000 that we spent on testing on tutoring and really regret the time lost. If we had started in first grade instead of waiting he would be farther ahead. Even so he is in third grade and is now reading at grade level! All those hours finally clicked! We are down to 4 hours a month just to keep it up.

Pp, you’re really reaching in justifying reasons not to test. Great if it clicked for your kid in third grade. Your kid probably isn’t dyslexic. So you have zero to contribute on a thread entitled “private testing for dyslexia.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you think your daughter has dyslexia and your husband doesn't want her tested, assume she does have dyslexia and get her orton-gillingham based tutoring if she is not reading at grade level at school. What grade is she in?

There are people on this forum who really push for expensive testing. I thought my son was bright and dyslexic based on what I read about warning signs and he started to struggle to learn to read in first grade. He was on a waiting list to get tested for 4 1/2 months then it took another month or so to get the results. It turns out he is bright and dyslexic. I really wish I had saved the $3,000 and spent it all on tutoring starting when he was in first grade and not waiting to start tutoring when all the testing was finished, which by that time he was in second grade and further behind.

My sister learned from my mistake and started getting her son tutoring in kindergarten because he had the same symptoms of dyslexia. It is so much easier to remediate the younger the child is.

We push for testing because it’s the right thing to do. If you suspected your child had vision problems you would get their vision tested before playing a guessing game with glasses. Language based learning disabilities can be more than just dyslexia.

Op, go through children’s or kki for a neuropschological evaluation and screen for adhd too. More than likely it will be a long wait but generally insurance will pay for half or all the evaluation.

Testing isn't always the right thing to do. The glasses analogy doesn't hold up. If you get the wrong prescription your child won't see well and could potentially harm their eyes.. Every child can benefit from OG reading in first grade and no one would be harmed. It is a crime that all children aren't taught using structured literacy. Instead too many kids are taught to guess and uses picture clues to figure out what a word means. Structured literacy builds terrible habits. The worst thing for a first grader who is struggling in reading to do is have a long wait. My child's reading tutor after one month of working with my child knew my child so much better than what was in psychological report. She did her own phonological processing, rapid naming, reading tests that really pinpointed the problems. She said absolutely the system many schools are using the teach reading is really harming kids because they aren't using direct phonics instruction. I paid $75 an hour - 10 hours a month. She also gives us daily homework to do. So I started off paying $750 a month. So I say again -I really wish I had spent the $3000 that we spent on testing on tutoring and really regret the time lost. If we had started in first grade instead of waiting he would be farther ahead. Even so he is in third grade and is now reading at grade level! All those hours finally clicked! We are down to 4 hours a month just to keep it up.

Pp, you’re really reaching in justifying reasons not to test. Great if it clicked for your kid in third grade. Your kid probably isn’t dyslexic. So you have zero to contribute on a thread entitled “private testing for dyslexia.”

Did you read where I did spend $3000 and my son was in fact diagnosed with dyslexia. He is reading on grade level, but still has major challenges spelling. That is often what happens when kids with dyslexia get a great deal of reading help. I don't understand why anyone would be opposed to early intervention- the earlier the better for kids with dyslexia. Not everyone has unlimited quantities of money. Our HMO will NOT pay for any testing. I also have a husband who will not agree to any school testing or services. You are rude to say I have nothing to contribute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you think your daughter has dyslexia and your husband doesn't want her tested, assume she does have dyslexia and get her orton-gillingham based tutoring if she is not reading at grade level at school. What grade is she in?

There are people on this forum who really push for expensive testing. I thought my son was bright and dyslexic based on what I read about warning signs and he started to struggle to learn to read in first grade. He was on a waiting list to get tested for 4 1/2 months then it took another month or so to get the results. It turns out he is bright and dyslexic. I really wish I had saved the $3,000 and spent it all on tutoring starting when he was in first grade and not waiting to start tutoring when all the testing was finished, which by that time he was in second grade and further behind.

My sister learned from my mistake and started getting her son tutoring in kindergarten because he had the same symptoms of dyslexia. It is so much easier to remediate the younger the child is.

We push for testing because it’s the right thing to do. If you suspected your child had vision problems you would get their vision tested before playing a guessing game with glasses. Language based learning disabilities can be more than just dyslexia.

Op, go through children’s or kki for a neuropschological evaluation and screen for adhd too. More than likely it will be a long wait but generally insurance will pay for half or all the evaluation.

Testing isn't always the right thing to do. The glasses analogy doesn't hold up. If you get the wrong prescription your child won't see well and could potentially harm their eyes.. Every child can benefit from OG reading in first grade and no one would be harmed. It is a crime that all children aren't taught using structured literacy. Instead too many kids are taught to guess and uses picture clues to figure out what a word means. Structured literacy builds terrible habits. The worst thing for a first grader who is struggling in reading to do is have a long wait. My child's reading tutor after one month of working with my child knew my child so much better than what was in psychological report. She did her own phonological processing, rapid naming, reading tests that really pinpointed the problems. She said absolutely the system many schools are using the teach reading is really harming kids because they aren't using direct phonics instruction. I paid $75 an hour - 10 hours a month. She also gives us daily homework to do. So I started off paying $750 a month. So I say again -I really wish I had spent the $3000 that we spent on testing on tutoring and really regret the time lost. If we had started in first grade instead of waiting he would be farther ahead. Even so he is in third grade and is now reading at grade level! All those hours finally clicked! We are down to 4 hours a month just to keep it up.

Pp, you’re really reaching in justifying reasons not to test. Great if it clicked for your kid in third grade. Your kid probably isn’t dyslexic. So you have zero to contribute on a thread entitled “private testing for dyslexia.”

Did you read where I did spend $3000 and my son was in fact diagnosed with dyslexia. He is reading on grade level, but still has major challenges spelling. That is often what happens when kids with dyslexia get a great deal of reading help. I don't understand why anyone would be opposed to early intervention- the earlier the better for kids with dyslexia. Not everyone has unlimited quantities of money. Our HMO will NOT pay for any testing. I also have a husband who will not agree to any school testing or services. You are rude to say I have nothing to contribute.

Your husband agreed to 3k worth of testing but not school services? You need marriage counseling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you think your daughter has dyslexia and your husband doesn't want her tested, assume she does have dyslexia and get her orton-gillingham based tutoring if she is not reading at grade level at school. What grade is she in?

There are people on this forum who really push for expensive testing. I thought my son was bright and dyslexic based on what I read about warning signs and he started to struggle to learn to read in first grade. He was on a waiting list to get tested for 4 1/2 months then it took another month or so to get the results. It turns out he is bright and dyslexic. I really wish I had saved the $3,000 and spent it all on tutoring starting when he was in first grade and not waiting to start tutoring when all the testing was finished, which by that time he was in second grade and further behind.

My sister learned from my mistake and started getting her son tutoring in kindergarten because he had the same symptoms of dyslexia. It is so much easier to remediate the younger the child is.

We push for testing because it’s the right thing to do. If you suspected your child had vision problems you would get their vision tested before playing a guessing game with glasses. Language based learning disabilities can be more than just dyslexia.

Op, go through children’s or kki for a neuropschological evaluation and screen for adhd too. More than likely it will be a long wait but generally insurance will pay for half or all the evaluation.

Testing isn't always the right thing to do. The glasses analogy doesn't hold up. If you get the wrong prescription your child won't see well and could potentially harm their eyes.. Every child can benefit from OG reading in first grade and no one would be harmed. It is a crime that all children aren't taught using structured literacy. Instead too many kids are taught to guess and uses picture clues to figure out what a word means. Structured literacy builds terrible habits. The worst thing for a first grader who is struggling in reading to do is have a long wait. My child's reading tutor after one month of working with my child knew my child so much better than what was in psychological report. She did her own phonological processing, rapid naming, reading tests that really pinpointed the problems. She said absolutely the system many schools are using the teach reading is really harming kids because they aren't using direct phonics instruction. I paid $75 an hour - 10 hours a month. She also gives us daily homework to do. So I started off paying $750 a month. So I say again -I really wish I had spent the $3000 that we spent on testing on tutoring and really regret the time lost. If we had started in first grade instead of waiting he would be farther ahead. Even so he is in third grade and is now reading at grade level! All those hours finally clicked! We are down to 4 hours a month just to keep it up.

Pp, you’re really reaching in justifying reasons not to test. Great if it clicked for your kid in third grade. Your kid probably isn’t dyslexic. So you have zero to contribute on a thread entitled “private testing for dyslexia.”

Did you read where I did spend $3000 and my son was in fact diagnosed with dyslexia. He is reading on grade level, but still has major challenges spelling. That is often what happens when kids with dyslexia get a great deal of reading help. I don't understand why anyone would be opposed to early intervention- the earlier the better for kids with dyslexia. Not everyone has unlimited quantities of money. Our HMO will NOT pay for any testing. I also have a husband who will not agree to any school testing or services. You are rude to say I have nothing to contribute.

Your husband agreed to 3k worth of testing but not school services? You need marriage counseling.

NP... your comment was totally unnecessary and rude to the previous poster. Stop posting insults.

[Anonymous]

PP who paid $750 a month — I’m just curious where/how you found your tutor. In a similar boat now

[Anonymous]

I searched for an OG trained tutor through the following resources:
1 - Posted on local listserve
2 - asked parents I knew who had kids a few years older
3 - looked on The Lab School's website
4 - looked as ASDEC

Found a great list through the listserve and the one we selected through a recommendation of a teacher who lives in the neighborhood

[Anonymous]

We did a private evaluation for our daughter and it is worth it. It's very comprehensive. In fact, we did not even know our daughter had dyslexia since she was reading on grade level, but it was found through the evaluation which we initially sought for adhd and dyscalculia. If your daughter does have dyslexia, then in addition to private tutoring, you'll want her to have an IEP in school and in order to get the IEP, you need the evaluation. I wouldn't wait for the school. If you can, go for the private evaluation and present that to the school and the process will move more quickly. Our evaluation only took a few days and within a week we had a the results, so you wouldn't have to wait long if you wanted to have that in had first before beginning the intervention for dyslexia. You'll want someone well trained in reading intervention for dyslexia, which is usually the Orton Gillingham method and they'll want to see what type of dyslexia she has--I had no idea how complex dyslexia is. Our daughter receives private intervention (I wouldn't really call it tutoring) through Imagine Possibility in Rockville. They're wonderful and super well-versed in dyslexia learning needs.

[Anonymous]

PP again--we used Rebecca Resnik and Associates in Bethesda. There's usually a waitlist to get in for an eval, but we got lucky and a spot opened up. Highly recommend them and their evaluation was extremely thorough and has been useful in targeting the services our daughter needs.