Smart Boy with Late Learning Disability Diagnosis

Through elementary school, my son had difficulties with homework like the child in a recent letter. He was also a very smart boy. Because of that, and because he usually made B's, our school district was hesitant to test him for any learning disabilities. We took our son to a private psychologist who almost immediately diagnosed him with dysgraphia (difficulty with handwriting). It often becomes more obvious as students progress to middle school.
While I know many parents are hesitant to have their child "labeled," this diagnosis did wonders for our son's self-esteem and for our ability to work with the school district for necessary accommodations. The use of computers (a laptop for note-taking, plus the chance to complete essay tests on a computer) and tape recorders helped greatly. In college, the learning centers were even more in tune with this learning disability. I urge parents to consider the possibility of a learning disability when children have serious homework problems. - For Labeling
Answer: Without the correct diagnosis of a learning disability, many children continue to have serious problems at school.