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[quote=Anonymous]My 17 DD was diagnosed with ADHD (Inattentive Type), Dyslexia and Dyscalculia this past fall.  We have implemented a 504 plan with her high school, but they recommended not implementing an IEP.  They said that DD has internal tools to function with dyslexia and dyscalculia and that being a junior in high school, would not benefit from small group instruction or any specific support.  School said at this point, she's not going to benefit from trying to relearn to read.  I refuse to believe there is nothing we can do to help support DD navigate dyslexia and dyscalculia being an older teenager.  The 504 plan provides extra time, but nothing in terms of specific support.

She is taking two AP level courses, is maintaining As, Bs and a C, but has really been struggling to keep up. Her anxiety has increased and self esteem is shot and she feels inadequate because she has to work so hard to keep up.  She is in therapy and we have an appointment scheduled with a psychiatrist to explore ADHD and anxiety medicine.

I would like to find a tutor to help her navigate and implement tools for dyslexia and dyscalculia.  Reading online I see most recommend is a Orton-Gillingham certified tutor.  I don't know where to begin.  We are in Northern Virginia.  Can anyone provide recommendations for either local or online tutors?  Also, are there any other resources available like support or teen groups for kids?  None of her peers have similar challenges so she has no one in her age group to collaborate with.[/quote]

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