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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Based on a one-paragraph description, people have suggested testing him for Gifting and Learning Disabled, ADHD, and a Developmental Disorder (probably have him tested for Gluten and Executive Function too).  That seems a bit excessive and if he goes through all those tests he will surely fall further behind in school.  He might need something but I would talk to your pediatrician or someone at the school rather than shelling out thousands of dollars for tests suggested by loony DCUM posters.[/quote]

I have to agree - not that PPs are loony, exactly, but that it's excessive to start testing for so many things before talking to the school. What do they think and suggest? Previous suggestions have been helpful (take away electronics, etc) to have him focus on drills and homework.

I hate to say this, but the hard truth is that not every child is going to excel in school every year, with every teacher, in every subject. That doesn't mean you shouldn't do all you can to help him, but if he's normal in every other sense I'd hesitate to jump to conclusions on learning disabilities. [/quote]

Most children with LDs are "normal in every other sense."  Many if us with kids with ADHD saw exactly the same things OP is describing and that's useful information to have. There's no downside to an evaluation. If there's nothing there that's nice to know. But if there's something, time matters.[/quote]

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