There are a number of approaches to helping students organize their thinking and get the most out of textbooks.

Autism is a spectrum disorder that can look very different in different students. Any suggestions will need to be adapted or modified to meet your particular child’s needs.

Your description of your four-year-old son is complex. I recommend that you meet with the preschool evaluation service of your neighborhood public school.

The following articles will give you an idea of the types of skills that very young children should be demonstrating:

Your story is a sad one. It is because of such stories that I try so hard to educate parents on what to look for and how to address a school system that is not seeing what the parents are seeing.

We have a lot of information on our site about teaching comprehension skills and how parents can help at home.

You can do a lot to help your child practice. One way is to use modeling to introduce these skills. As you read to your child, sound out some of the words before you say them completely.

The schools are required to use peer-reviewed, scientifically-based educational programs to the extent possible.

I cannot be specific about the cause. I can share your concern. You need to discuss these problems with the school professionals to explore what his problem areas are.

Color coding is a low tech but very effective strategy to use with students who have difficulty keeping their numbers in the right place.