But he has not pass the ASVAB test he has a learning disability and need a caluator to do math, his reading is that of a 4th grader he is smart having to compaaate for it. He has his heart set on going since he been in the 7th grade. Any help out there??
2006-07-27 10:06:27 · 8 answers · asked by Percy 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I think it's commendable that he wants to do that. Bravo for him. I am sure they have someone available at the testing center to help him with the test if you explain his situation. The Coast Guard is always looking for good people. Don't let him give up on his dreams.
2006-07-27 10:13:17 · answer #1 · answered by deadhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband in in the National guard and getting ready to sign up for the active army. He didn't graduate high school and his math and reading skills are was below average. I am going to school to be a special education teacher, and I am sure that he has a learning disorder and just fell through the cracks of the school system. He didn't pass the asvab test the first time he took it either. His best friend had the same problems too, but he to in now in the army. What they both did was become close with their recuruters. This helps because the recruiter will do anything they can to get more people in since they have quotas they must maintain. My husband and his friend spent months studing for the ASVAB. There are many study books availiable. (We got ours from amazon.com and Barnes and Noble) These books really helped my husband and his friend. I would buy those and possibly look for a tutor. Best of luck.
2006-07-27 10:18:17 · answer #2 · answered by Jessye H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's great if he wants to do that.Some don't have any ambition at 18.How is his reading that of a 4th grader and he's getting out of High School though?You said he is learning disabled but how?At least he wants to do something good with his life.He should follow his dreams and you as his mom should support him.Be glad he doesn't want to be a thief or bank robber when he grows up when he was a kid.He's not a boy anymore he's becoming a man,Good luck
2006-07-27 10:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by redanimalmuppet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If his learning disability is documented, he should not be denied employment based on the Federal Disabilities Act... you may need to explore this further. I'd focus on his strengths and build on those... hopefully this is already being done on his Individualized Education Plan since he should be in special education classes. I would contact the coast guard to learn how those with special needs are tested... perhaps they are given more time or other provisions. Good luck.
2006-07-27 12:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you contact the coast guard recruiter and see if there are special accomodations for a person with learning disabilities. My grandson is dyslexic and he has aspirations for things that maybe out of his reach because of it. Most children with learning disabilities do learn to compensate for their disabilities which is what they are taught to do even in school. Use other faculties to compensate for the one that doesn't function fully. Please talk to the recruiters and see about accomodations.
2006-07-27 10:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by minmyladie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 16:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning Disability?
Sound similar to what I got but I need some more information. Please e-mail me at teleprovider@yahoo.com . I know some classification on disability that might you.
2006-07-27 11:52:29 · answer #7 · answered by telecom250 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in all honesty take it a day at a time don't try to delete his most important dream. let him try to succeed. he will understand your concern went he figures out its harder than he thinks. but if he makes it. be proud of him it makes look more like a man. good luck
2006-07-27 10:14:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋