Karen

Hi Check out the information from Dr. Robbins and the others. There is so much information there. Empower yourself with information it helps.

Hi Read some of the suggestions for Jerry. Another option is to get a second opinion by an independent party. The first suggestion being rule out the physical factors is the really good advice especially if your instincts are that he is not ADHD. You may want to have your oldest son checked for allergies too. My son has been on about 15 diff.meds. he is 9 chances are if meds are not working it could be something else. It is not the easy road as there is not yet much research in the areas at least not enough for many professionals to be convinced. There is a dyslexic teaching web site which has a wealth of information www.dyslexia-teacher.com.

Hi Jerry You have been blessed with great advice.

In addition to th other answers you may want to go to either a legal advice web site or the Department Of Education and read about student and parent rights as well as the laws. Another piece of advice is be as involved as possiable in school activities such as PTA, helping teachers with parties or whatever they need. My son's needs are being met now more as I have created friends and relationships with faculty than when I hired attorneys and advocates. Your best tool I have found at a meeting is an independent evaluation.