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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP.  When we got to the point of wondering if our child would even have the opportunity to go to college because of her early dyslexia struggles,[b] we started pulling money out of college savings to pay for a private dyslexia school for her beginning in fourth grade.[/b]  It is making a world of difference for her.  But when it comes time for college, will it mean it will look like, to people like OP, that we “did not plan?”  What a luxury, OP, to have the public school system be able to educate your child.  You should thank your lucky stars everyday for this.  [/quote]

We did exactly the same for our two SN kids when we got the early diagnoses.  Fortunately. the trusts (not huge) allowed for it.  The costs were $3K every three years for testing,  then private tutoring several days a week.  Therapy for one,  Psychiatry and meds (not covered by our health care plan) for another child.  For her, over time, we went through five psychiatrists.  Private SN schools at full tuition.  Testing and evaluation for extra time on the ACT.  ACT prep.  College counseling for SN schools.  Getting in to colleges that had good disability services departments.  Dealing with children's numerous meltdowns at college.  Then meeting with the office of disability services when they had not followed through with promised accommodations for children.  By then the college trust funds were long gone.  Fortunately, DW is a lawyer who had helped draft amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act so knew her stuff, but it really was hell and FULL PAY to get our kids through college.  If you haven't been there don't judge because you have no idea how difficult it is.  We paid full freight at both colleges for both children because our saved assets were long gone taking care of them.  But are they fully employed?  YES!  Can they drive (don't laugh - that's a big issue for some SN kids).  YES! Do they have a 104K and employer health insurance?  YES!  So they can both support themselves and not have to live in a SN group home.  But damn it cost a lot of money, diligence and time to get there.  But my DW and I can die knowing we did our very best for our children and that they are producers in society and will not have to live off of welfare.[/quote]

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