Hello,
DS9 was just tested for a number of issues. He has hated school since he was small and struggled even more this past year. He will enter 5th grade in the Fall.
On the WISC-IV he received a VIC of 144/99.8% and a Working Memory score of 71/3rd%.
From this enormous disparity I can understand why he is so frustrated at school. We have a number of recommendations for an IEP made by the tester -- and for things we should do. I've already set him up to see a therapist.
Does anyone have any insight into helping a child with this kind of disparity? I've read a lot about the kinds of depression and suicidal behavior that can result from someone with NLD feeling misunderstood and alienated. I feel sad and scared for him.
Any insight on this issue or how to approach the IEP meeting and his new teacher would be greatly appreciated.
