I live in Southern California. My son is 16 (sophomore) and reads at about a 6th grade reading level. He has been through several programs since he was diagnosed with dyslexia in 1st grade. Most have been helpful and instrumental in getting his reading level as high as it is, and most importantly, in keeping him from getting discouraged. My question is: what programs are available for older teens to get them ready for college or even trade school? So far I have been told that students acquire coping skills and tricks to get through college. Really? Isn't there a program to bring the reading level higher?

For the past year I've suspected my daughter may have dyslexia. I requested that her school district test her for a learning disability and they found nothing. When I specially asked about dyslexia they said testing for dyslexia was done under the realm of specific learning disabilities (SLD) and she did not meet criteria. She is now in third grade and continues to struggle with all of these tasks. Can you please advise me on how I can get her properly evaluated for dyslexia either outside of or through the school district? Can you please inform me as to what the diagnostic process is like and what kinds of test I can expect.

My daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was in fifth grade, she is now 19 and taking classes in community college, but she is still struggling in math. She always complains that the class goes too fast and that she can’t keep up. In other classes she is doing a better job. I do not know how I can help her be a success and follow her dreams. What can I do? Thank you so much for your attention.

I am wondering how I can get tested to see if I have dyslexia? At almost 55 years old, I think I am dyslexic but I am not sure.

My son was diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia by outside professionals in 1st grade. In second grade the school conducted their own evaluation and placed him under special learning disability. He qualified for IEP and received some services in school. He is currently in 5th grade and the school is doing reevaluation test to see if he still has specific learning disability (at least that what the school psychologist explained to me). Obviously his dyslexia did not disappear, so I am now worried that if the school test will show that he is no longer qualifies they will take away his IEP. What would be my steps in case this happens? We live in CA.

I came across some of your information through the Internet, but was wondering how to find a recommended person to do some testing on our child in the Los Angeles area—can you help?

I am the proud parent of an amazing 7-year-old boy. I first became suspicious of dyslexia in kindergarten. He has struggled through first grade and with outside (privately funded through my husband and I) supplementary tutoring he struggles to be ‘grade level’. The school has made it obvious they have no intention of helping him. What recommendations do you have in sequence from most important and necessary to just advise for well being? I see signs of him struggling with emotions, self concept, and confidence. I do not know who to ask for help.