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[quote=Anonymous]1. Of course she can get into college. Is it going to be an expensive one compared to its ranking? Yes. How much is a 4 year college experience for your daughter worth to you? The best you can hope for is in-state tuition at a small college that is not at all as selective as the flagship. Because you really don't want to pay 50K for an out-of-state college with no merit aid if she's not destined for a high-paying career. Unless you have money and don't care about the ROI.

2. This discussion is less about the specific disability and more about her overall functioning and level of intelligence. My oldest also has dyscalculia, but by dint of intensive re-teaching by both parents and paying for expensive one-on-one tutors, he clawed his way to AP Calc BC in senior year, and got a 35 out of 36 on his ACT... with a double time accommodation, because his processing speed is below the 10th percentile. Humanities major, but for his cognitive development and college prospects, we wanted him to stretch as much as he could. He got into UMD Honors and various other similarly-ranked institutions, but ended up at a private which was specialized in his preferred major.

3. I would get your daughter a tutor and have her really work at her math. Even if she never uses it in her adult life... she needs to put some effort into her self-improvement. I think it's also great for self-esteem. And then, once in college, she can specialize in what she wants and really shine.

4. You say EF issues: is she medicated for ADHD? My kid's functioning increased with ADHD meds, even the things that weren't directly tied to ADHD, like processing speed, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.

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