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Learning to Learn Differently
Helping Your LD Child to Excel
By Ruth Brister
The presence of one of these characteristics listed does not mean your child is LD. Many children do not begin to read as quickly as others. Some may simply need glasses to correct a vision problem. But if your child does exhibit several LD indicators, then consider talking to your pediatrician.
Sal Severe, school psychologist for more than 20 years and author of How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too! (Vermilion, 2004), has a clear-cut recommendation when a child's abilities are in question. "A sit-down meeting involving the parents, teacher and the school psychologist to discuss what is keeping the child from learning" is in order, he says. After parents and educators speak with each other, they are in a better position to work together toward a solution.
Parents are frequently confused and even alarmed when a teacher suspects an LD and suggests further testing. It's difficult not to be frightened of harsh-sounding terms such as "psychological evaluation," but such tests merely provide the information you and your child's teachers need in order to help your child succeed academically. It is important that you are well informed about all aspects of the test. If you are uncomfortable with the testing plan, your child is likely to be as well.
