Hi Desiree,
Has your ds been through any type of educational evaluation, either through school or privately (neuropscyh)? If not, having data to support the *why* he is slower to complete work than other students is what you can use to advocate for accommodations. Extended time is an *extremely* common accommodation (for students who need it). The key is being able to show data that supports the need.
What does your ds say about schoolwork? Has he given you any clue re why it might take him longer than other students to complete timed assignments? There are so many different things that could potentially be a factor - that's where testing (achievement vs ability plus the additional follow-up tests that neuropsychs typically administer) can be very helpful. Once you know the reason behind the slowness, then you can also figure out a way to accommodate - this is something you can rely on the school to do to a certain extent, but the better informed you are as a parent the better off your ds will be in the long run.
Best wishes,
polarbear
