Dear Linda,

Yes, the system has failed him. I agree that something must be done now. Find a professional who understands LD in adults.

The following articles describe some typical characteristics of students who struggle with the physical act of writing:

Dear Michelle,

Many students with learning disabilities (a term used by school system rather than dyslexia) have problems with organization.

Dear Debbie,

If you disagree with the school’s decision to send your son to an alternative school, you have a right to request an impartial due process hearing to challenge the transfer.

If your son has ADHD, is he being treated for this disorder? Without treatment, he might be hyperactive, inattentive, and impulsive in school.

After 40 plus years of practicing Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, I have yet to meet an eight-year-old who did not want to please his parents and teachers.

It is difficult to isolate one primary goal for all content area instruction. However, in terms of literacy, the main target in the content area classroom should be reading comprehension.