You are wise to worry about how an after-school job might detract from your son’s study time, but it’s important to remember that success is not just about getting good grades.
 
A part-time job can provide him with an opportunity to do something he likes, that he can do without support or constant scrutiny and feedback, and that will reward him with some pocket money. What could be better than that! Of course you need to make sure that the time spent away from school activities is not interfering with homework, preparing for exams, and completing long-term projects and assignments.
 
Why not set up a calendar that helps him (and you) keep track of responsibilities at school and on the job? As long as he can be proactive and plan head about getting his work done and keeping up his grades, a job sounds like a great way to get valuable experience that will help him make a smooth transition from high school to college or work. And remember…. LD does not take vacations or park itself in school or at a work desk at home.
 
For information about disclosing LD to an employer, tips to success in the workplace, and LD across the lifespan, visit the LD.org website.