One of my boys (age 10, 4th grade) had a concussion recently. In follow-up visits they did an assessment to check his progress.

Short version is that once he was cleared on the concussion he was still slow on reaction time. The doctor said it's possible he has an undiagnosed learning disability that he has been able to cope with so far.

Up until this year he has been a straight A student. He is very smart. But this year his grades have slipped a lot. We couldn't figure out why and have been trying to help him improve. His brother had a hard time adjusting to 4th grade (new school) but improved after the first 9 weeks. So the doctor said that maybe he was coping OK till now but 4th grade has just been too much for him.

It's true he has always been "slower" in his actions. I thought he was just more deliberate.

I have not pushed for answers yet but I was wondering if anyone could offer suggestions for talking with his teachers. I did talk to them a little bit and I think they think he's lazy. I don't know if there are tests they could do or where to start. Anyone have any ideas for me?

Thanks!!

Kari S.

Mom to BBB 21, 18, 14
BBG 9/25/01