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Dear Confused Mother,
When children do poorly in kindergarten, there is good reason
for them to be tested for learning disabilities (LD). Furthermore,
it is reasonable to test them a second time a year later. Testing
can be unreliable when children are under the age of seven. Actually,
it isn't really the tests that are unreliable, but the children
who are. Shyness, lack of confidence, difficulties with concentration
can all interfere with a child's correct responses.
Despite the many problems, test
results can provide some important hints as to the source
of your son's problems. Although the school did not find a
learning disability from the first testing, a year of growth
could help to reveal a disability in the second testing. It
is very difficult to identify learning disabilities in young
children, but be glad the school is trying to do its best
to help you. Also, don't be discouraged.
Many children who begin with
early problems become excellent students. Although your child
may have learning disabilities in kindergarten, there is good
reason to have hope for his future.
Dr. Sylvia
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