Children with dyslexia often do well in school and their difficulties lie undetected until reading demands increase in middle or high school. If you have a family history of dyslexia and you are concerned about your son, you have a legal right to request an evaluation. I would suggest that you contact the International Dyslexia Association at 1-800-ABCD123 or http://www.interdys.org and see if they can help you walk through the system. Make sure you put your requests for an evaluation in writing and send them certified, return receipt requested. Documentation of your attempts to get an evaluation will support your case.

That said, I must say that school or district-based evaluators don't often test for dyslexia. They often do a straight comparison between potential (as measured by I.Q.) and achievement. If your son is truly doing well academically, you may have to get an outside evaluation that specifically tests for dyslexia and then bring those results to your local evaluation team. The International Dyslexia Association should be able to help you with a referral if you decide to go for a private evaluation. Good luck!