Kai, I think the diagnostic standard most people use for dyslexia is like that for ADHD-- you have to prove it's negatively affected his learning in order to get the diagnosis.
For most kids this means they really haven't learned the material-- but for a gifted kid a learning disability can mean they just haven't learned it to potential, or they're spending colossal amounts of extra energy to get the job done.
Sounds like you've had a long road. I hope he's having an easier time now that he's dxed.
DeeDee
