Hi,

I am a college nursing student with 2 very bright girls. I have been on a great journey to find out why my child is missing out on her education. This past October we learned the truth. She was diagnosed with CAPD and a few other small difficulties.

I grew up "dumb, clutzy, and antsy" I never paid attention or could follow directions. I figured my oldest just followed in my footsteps. I  knew she wasn't dumb or clutzy and I would never let her feel the way I did. In school it got to a point I had to home school (while going to college full time). I googled and I asked doctor after doctor..... I had her eyes checked and double checked (she got glasses but they barely helped)hearing checked (I am almost deaf at times)...God one day intervened. I met a 1st grade teacher..She said...Test her for this and handed me a paper. The light bulb appeared. I had it and I had no doubt CAPD was it. It described her to a T (ME TOO). 3 appointments and several doctors and therapists later and we had the diagnosis...CAPD.

We are learning from each other. I am learning more patience and a better way to help her in school. We are seeing OT and ST and also breaking up her school work. She only is a half a year behind now. I just wish I had been able to diagnose this earlier.

I have learned to be an advocate for my child. When glasses and time don't work...Follow your gut. Don't give up! Search...ask...pray...Just don't give up until you have your answer.