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[quote=Anonymous]My DS has dyslexia and ADHD.  While comprehension hasnt been his issue, our experience has been that Adhd medication greatly improved DS'S ability to focus which led to big strides in reading.

It's great that you guys are reading to him in the evenings.  Do you let him be physically active while you're reading to him?  It sounds counter-intuitive, but sometimes that can let them focus and process a little better.  My DS will be boucing around or pacing or picking his toes and doesn't look like he's paying attention at all until he injects a question or observation during story time (he's 9 and DH is reading to him way above his reading level).

Regarding tutoring, the summer is right around the corner and can be a really good time to focus on reading.  If he makes decent progress he would jump ahead given the tendency for summer slip.  I would do a couple of things, though.  First just let him know there's nothing wrong with him.  People learn in different ways and sometimes the way schools teach isn't a good fit for how a kids brain learns best. Second, find a good tutor fit.  Don't be afraid to switch if you don't have a good fit.  Last, work on a way to capture his current skill level so you can help him see his progress and how his hard work is paying off.
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