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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I suspect DD in has a learning disability in math. She is in 2nd grade and young for her grade. We've been communicating with her teacher and working with a tutor. Her teacher and tutor have expressed concern that she's not picking up fundamental skills (e.g. place value) and she transposes numbers, which also makes place value difficult. Her tutor suggested that she may have a learning disability, but that it is still early to know and lots of kids her age transpose numbers. I'm taking her advice and won't push for testing yet, but I'd like to know what's in store if/when we decide to go that route. I understand that special education is not the curse is used to be, but I am nervous about the stigma anyway (if there is one). Growing up, special ed was the land of low expectations and behavioral problems. I want DD to love school and become confident in her abilities, not feel isolated and embarrassed about being different. Please tell me that her future is brighter than when we were kids. And if not, please share advice on navigating the system. Thanks![/quote]

OP again: We are barely affording a tutor and private school is not an option, so we're committed to working within MCPS.[/quote]

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