<p>Good on homework or in-class activities and bad on exams and activities with time limits can be a red flag for processing disorders. “Daydreaming” can be a teacher code word for “suspected attention issues”. Smart kids with light-weight learning disabilities can hit a wall in middle school. It may be time to ask the school to set up LD screening for your kid. The sooner he starts receiving help with any issues like that, the better.</p>