A 6-year-old boy was referred to your office for evaluation after showing difficulty focusing and paying attention during class. Parents share a letter from his first-grade teacher sharing the boy has had trouble identifying letters to corresponding sounds, decoding three-letter words, and has poor written work.
What should the provider give priority to in their plan of care for this patient?
A. Referral to speech and language pathologist
B. Initiate treatment with methylphenidate
C. Evaluation by audiology and ophthalmology