Yes, it is very nice to talk with someone going through similar stuff. It's funny about the Spanish...DS often asks how to say numbers in spanish. He will randomly say..."mom...how do you say 84 in Spanish." I never really know why. And he loves roman numerals. He knows more of the letters than I do actually.
I agree about the silent reading. That does help for them to get more interested in reading. But again, my DS has days where he isn't all that interested in reading at all. I do still wonder if my DS comprehends everything though so I like to read together and stop and ask little questions like "why do you think he said that, what's going to happen next...or do you know what that means?" He usually does well but often times he will just read right on through without pausing even if he doesn't get something. And he reads as fast and practically as clear as I do so I really have to stop him quick.
What is Makaton by the way? I have never heard of that.
Anyhow, hope your DS's school situation works out and he is appropriately challenged...or at least is enjoying his experience there.
