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Hi Katie - you were just at my school and I thought you were awesome. You really made me think and appreciate things more then I did before. Thank you. But I what I wanted to ask was my little brother might have a learning disability. We're not totally for sure but the doctor said that he doesn't think he does and that he's just a "slow learner." Sometimes I help him with his homework. He's young so it's just little books that he has to read every night nothing too big. What are some things I should look for or notice to see if there is any chance he might have a learning disability and then bring to see a doctor about it? ........Krystin

Hi Krystin,

First of all, you are a totally cool sister for even caring about your brother and wanting to help him. Boys (and girls) can sometimes have a hard time learning things. Maybe try making flash cards to teach him things like
spelling & math. Make it fun. Reward him with an m & m for every right answer he gets. Also there are those electronic games that teach like "Leapster." Maybe that could be a birthday gift or something. Using those games makes learning fun. I think the other bran is called Leap Frog.

Also- talk to your school counselor about your thoughts.  Just don't give up. Help your brother in whatever way you can. Doctors don't know everything but they try to do the best they can. So if you hang in there, your brother will learn, but it just may take extra time.

Good luck! I'm sure your brother doesn't realize how lucky he is to have a sister like you!