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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I have a dyslexic kid who *is* a top performer and has the stats to “buy” a ticket to the top school lotteries, and isn’t doing it. They aren’t a good fit, even if DC has the HS stats for them. DC wants a smaller, supportive school with the opportunity to develop personal relationships with professors, and is looking at a range of LACs (we’re also looking for merit aid).

There’s no need to join the rat race, whether because your smart, creative, funny kid doesn’t quite have the stats or because your kid with the stats just isn’t interested. Your kid sounds great, and there are plenty of strong schools that will recognize that and where he’ll thrive. [/quote]

This poster has it right.[/quote]
+1. It is completely natural to experience a period of grief when processing a child's learning disability diagnosis. Navigating those "what if" thoughts is a shared part of the journey. What matters most is shifting focus toward being their fiercest advocate and reminding them that success comes in many forms. Protect their self-esteem by focusing on their passions. Utilize accommodations - tools like text-to-speech software and E-readers to level the playing field, advocate for extended time on tests, oral instead of written responses, and quiet study spaces. Know your kid, know what works for them and what doesn't and try to find a fit for that - you may be surprised to see all they can accomplish when they have your 100% support. It's time for the OP to shift the spotlight entirely to their kid's direct experience and well-being as a way to help them thrive.[/quote]

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