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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had our 8 year old son tested this summer due to concerns about ADHD and learning disabilities. No surprise, he tested off the charts for ADHD (inattentive subtype) but also got a diagnosis of DSM-5: 315.2, Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Written Expression.  It sounds like it's semi-related to dyslexia - he cannot translate his thoughts into written expression.

Does anyone have experience dealing with this and/or have recommendations for us for the best types of tutors and help we can give this guy? Any good books out there?

Thanks in advance.[/quote]

Kudos for getting the assessment, OP.

Not sure where you are located, but I'll mention a few things.  For tutoring support, try ASDEC.  Lab School of Washington and Kingsbury in DC can offer tutoring for the physical writing (OT) and the organization issues (which are related to executive functioning).  These schools as well as Siena offer summer camp programs too.

Your kid may need things like a pencil grip, slant board, or paper with wider or raised lines.  An OT can help with this.

For organization help with writing, sometimes physical aids are helpful.  For example, Braidy is just one example to help kids structure stories, e.g.,:
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0853/7592/files/SGM-A-complete-story.png?2218675547065812449
https://ps682taots.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/braidy-e1416332584726.jpg?w=735

Lab and other SN schools offer lecture series that are free and open to the public:
http://www.labschool.org/Page/outreach/Lecture-Series

Lab specializes in ADHD and language based disabilities (what they call differences), however, even if your kid isn't on the spectrum schools like Auburn and Ivymount offer speaker series too.  Many kids with autism also have ADHD.  Many kids with language LDs also have ADHD.  There is a lot of crossover how executive function works (or doesn't).  So sources of information can be helpful even if it doesn't meet your kid's exact profile.

CHADD offers support groups and online informational webinars.

I also like Ann Dolin's book on Homework Made Simple.  She's in VA and I believe also offers executive function tutoring.

If you decide to make a change to public school and need an IEP, check out Wrights Law for the how to:
http://wrightslaw.com

If you decide your kid needs to attend a specialized school, this group does a SN school fair every fall at AU:
http://www.exceptionalschoolsfair.com/about-us.html
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