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[quote=Anonymous]DC (7th grade) has multiple learning disabilities (dyscalc and dysgraphia). Despite this, they basically are B/B+ average student. In a few of their classes their final grade was very borderline to an A (e.g. 1-2 assignments/quiz making a difference).  We had the diagnosis in March but really weren't able to get supports in place for this past year.

This year, they probably spent more time on homework then many of the peers, sometimes with disapointing results ("everyone got a 95, and I got an 83"). 
Going forward, some of the study habits likely could be tweaked based on our knowledge and their new accomodations.

I am now trying to figure out what a reasonable amount of time to spend on tutoring / homework vs free time is. Goal is to help them reach full potential but not push too hard/beyond reasonable limits.

They have activities that depend on the season but could be 1-2 a week or none; about 2 hours total with travel/transition time.

Since there are 6-7 hours between end of school and bedtime so theoretically a TON of time could be spent on work, but really what amount is "fair"? I think we accept that they need to do MORE than average kids (I don't think they've gotten there yet), but how much extra should we work towards.

The balance is that if it's not work it would likely be screen related (or them wanting screen time). [/quote]

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