Re: New diagnosis and appropriate treatment

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone,

I am looking for advice. My 11 year old sons diagnosis just changed from

Developmentally Delayed, to Severe Disorder of Language. He is in an LH

placement. He receives speech 4 times 20 minutes weekly. Since he was

misdiagnosed for so many years I think the school district owes him more

services to make up for lost time. I am wondering what kinds of services would

best help him to improve his speech and language, reading and writing skills

quickly. I am wondering should I ask the school district to pay for tutoring in

reading and writing, or should I push for the school district to pay for private

speech and language therapy. He is falling further and further behind in

school. He reads at the beginning 1st grade level, because of sight words he

has memorized. He is in the 6th grade and working 5 years behind his peers.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

Lorraine