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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, we went through something similar recently with our daughter (now 11). By all means get him tested-- we went to Stixrud. Our DD proved to have dyslexia and inattentive variety ADD. I'm glad we got her tested finally-- like you, we had gone through several years of "hmm, she's a bright kid but somehow school doesn't quite seem to click for her." Overall, i think the diagnosis came as a relief, and now we have a clearer idea of why some things are hard for her and how to help.  (For instance: extra time on tests at school, enlisting teachers in helping her stay organized, getting a reading specialist trained in helping dyslexic kids). It was expensive, but with luck insurance will cover much of it.

Testing can't hurt-- if you go the private route you can always decide not to share the results with the school if you feel they're best kept private. Best case, there's no issue; worst case, there is an issue but testing helps you figure out how to address it.

Good luck!

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PP, very helpful post.  Could you please share more on your experience with Stixrud?  I suspect my DC may have inattentive ADD and am considering Stixrud for testing.  Also, what sorts of other things did they suggest to help your DD at school or at home, and was medication recommended for the ADD?  [/quote]

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