Momof7, we got the results back from my dd's testing...

[LizzyBee]

She has been diagnosed with mild Auditory Processing Disorder.

The recommendation: Continue homeschooling and teach to her strengths.

In some ways, I feel like this is why I resisted testing for so long. I can experiment and find ways to teach her. I don't need a label for that.

On the other hand, it was a very emotional moment when I realized that my concerns and worries were validated and my reading and research had led me to the correct conclusion. And it felt really good to have a professional tell me that dd's Kindergarten teacher was unreasonable. Even though it was a long time ago, it still stings to remember her calling my sweet, compliant dd lazy and spoiled.

My dh surprised me when he told the audiologist/SLP that the reason R. has done so well is because I never give up on finding the right curriculum and methods for teaching her.

I am still processing all the information we got this morning, but overall, I'm glad we went ahead with the testing. I think it will give me peace of mind that I didn't have before.

Thanks for chatting with me about dd back in December and helping me make the decision to go ahead with testing. I really, really appreciate your presence on this board. So many of your posts have been helpful to me.

[8FillTheHeart]

She has been diagnosed with mild Auditory Processing Disorder.

My dh surprised me when he told the audiologist/SLP that the reason R. has done so well is because I never give up on finding the right curriculum and methods for teaching her.

Elizabeth,

I'm sorry for the painful diagnosis. But, the reality is that with or without a name, it doesn't change your dd.....she is still your sweet, compliant princess. :)

I am so incredibly thankful for dh's response. With him there to support you, you can be the best teacher you can possibly be for your dd.

Definitely seek the wisdom of the Special Needs Board.....they are amazing women.

[Mrs Mungo]

I'm a terrible auditory learner. In college, I simply wrote down everything a professor said and processed it later. A tape recorder would probably have been a really good idea.

I'm so bad that in high school I had a psychology class in which I failed *every* quiz because he gave them orally. I would literally make myself sick worrying about it. I only passed the class because I made a 100% on the midterm and final which were written (and I was the only one to make a 100% on the final out of all his classes).

[ldee]

My dd was diagnosed with severe Auditory processing disorder as well as a few other things. This was back in August. I learned so much from the Special Needs Boards. I found a PACE provider in my area, I can now say that she is 90% fixed!! We have begun the reading program. I can finally see my 7.5 yo learning to read and her world is opening up for her.
Tara on the special needs board is a wealth of info. Her website is braintrainers.net Do go to it and digest the plethora of information.

HTH:)

[training5]

My oldest child was diagnoised (Sorry, I can't spell) with Auditory Processing disorder when he was 5. He attended a special private school which deals with learning language disorders here in Houston called The Parish School. That was IMMENSELY helpful and life changing for him and our entire family. They are willing to help anyone, even if your child doesn't go to the school. Just email with questions and they will help you with info. or things to try.

My son's kinder teacher said the same things about him, too, among other things. IDIOTS!!!! That's all I have to say.

[Jennefer@SSA]

I just wanted to send hugs and second Momof7's advice to seek support on the Special Needs board. I have benefited greatly from the wisdom shared there!

Blessings