Unfortunately, we have had a diagnosis since last summer but the school has refused to provide any accommodation because "she doesn't need it."
I asked to have DD do the Wilson Reading program at school last fall. Since she is not at the same level as most reading-challenged kids in her grade, they said she would need to go with the upper grades. This meant they would pull her out of math -- a strength/passion area. I didn't want to go that route. Instead, I have continued working extensively with her at home on her reading.
DD's writing is a completely different story. She never makes her letters the same way, her spelling is somewhat phonetic and even she can make sense out of it half the time. The school OT recommended she practice her letters AT HOME or learn to keyboard AT HOME. I keep being told that she doesn't qualify for support at school.
I have decided to make this my battle ground with school. DD is exhausted when she gets home from school. I don't have the energy to do this on my own. I am worn out and frustrated along with her. The school agreed to a 504 eligibility meeting based on her writing but I'm not sure what to expect.
