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My son has a learning disability he has no mental illness just slow at school studies do i need to get him tested for anything?

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Dr. Patrick Tapia answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Write a letter: You need to write a letter to the school requesting that he receive psychometric testing to rule out a learning disorder. The individuals with disabilities education act, or idea makes it where your request for evaluation can initiate a legally mandated timetable where the school has to test your child. You should give your request to the special education administrator at your school.

Answered 2/27/2017

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Public schools now : Do response to intervention trials before considering a multidisciplinary team evaluation for an individualized educational plan if a child has below-average academic achievement in reading, written expression or math. So, ask for " rti" first. A community-based child psychologist or neuropsychologist ; developmental pediatrician can help you find the cause, effective therapies ; what to expect.

Answered 3/31/2014

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