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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because he was labeled academically gifted early on, there's never been any concern about his schoolwork. However, I see at home that he is an extremely slow reader and writer. He does great work, but is incredibly slow and is starting to lose sleep because of his slow process (unlike his sibling, who completes similar work in about a quarter of the time). We think he might have inattentive ADHD but it could also be more than that, some kind of processing disorder. Anyone with similar experience? Looks like we should have him tested but not sure where to start. Unfortunately we have Kaiser so that probably means self-pay. Any recs appreciated, thanks![/quote]

Who labeled him academically gifted?  Was that through a test?

He does well in school but according to you his sibling is faster, so that’s a concern?  Why?  And if he’s losing sleep that might have to do with you.

Slow reading is not always a symptom of anything.  It’s not a sign of intelligence or adhd or learning disability on its own.  If someone is reading slow because the vocabulary is too difficult that might be a problem.  If your son is comprehending everything there is no problem.   Students can also read fast and miss the details, that would be a problem.

Don’t comment on his speed.  If he’s overwhelmed because the classes are too much see what he can do to lessen a load. [/quote]

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