Over the course of the last month or so, Conor was tested for learning disabilities. We got the results on Friday.

It looks like he has the same disabilities as Anna--working memory, processing speed, and fine motor. He also probably has ADD, but the school psychologist really ranted against medicating him when I mentioned it.

The recommendation of the team was that his disabilites aren't pronounced enough yet for him to receive special education. They feel he can be managed best in the classroom. It was acknowledged that because he's in a Montessori classroom, he gets more attention than if he were in a regular classroom and he would probably need services if he were in a regular classroom.

I didn't kick up a fuss during the meeting because I was trying to absorp it all, but now I'm pissed. It sort of seems like the system is setting him up to fail, and that really irritates me. We were told over and over that he's bright and that will help him get through this. I agree, but some of the brightest people I know--my dad, my sister, Darren--also have learning disabilities and either received or could have benefitted from special education.

I don't know what I'm going to do about this yet. Maybe just wait and see. Maybe I'll throw a fit. I haven't decided.