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[quote=Anonymous]Hi op, I'm sorry. A slightly hopeful story. it could go a little better than you think. At 4 my son with ADHD was in a very play based preschool, but based on his response to us trying to do anything about letters etc with him I am pretty certain he would have had a similar reaction to learning about it. He really did not get it at 4, had very little interest, and yeah just did not get it - wasn't ready. Couldn't remember letters, I thought he might have dyslexia. But something really clicked at 5 and he started to show more interest. Now in Kindergarten he has taken off. He doesn't love every second of public school for sure, but I've been amazed at how much he's learned and it really felt like his brain was just ready. Many 4 year olds aren't ready for more formal/academic education - we've kind of moved the bar up in recent years and it is hard for kids like ours who need a little more time. My son doesn't have cognitive delays so that could play a piece but I do think prek can be a lot for some. not that it isn't the right place for him - he's getting the therapy and support he needs there I'm sure. It is just bound to be a little more academic given the setting.[/quote]

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