Dyslexia
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Dyslexia & Dysgraphia
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on January 29, 2010
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My soon to be 8 year old (March 20) daughter has always written things backwards. She used to write her name in mirror image all of the time. So not only were the le...
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- Being a first grade teacher, it is true that it is developmentally appropriate for all children. The school wasn't lying. Since your child has been diagnosed you hav...
- Hi. I am familiar with the dysgraphia condition you mentioned and there is a web/mail group thru Yahoo specifically for people (or parents) with dysgraphia. It is a ...
- You should request an IEP evaluation immediately, in writing. This starts a clock for the school district to determine if your child is eligible for special education ...
Dyslexia?
Asked by E.M. from San Antonio
on January 16, 2008
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My 5 yr old daughter often writes some letters and numbers backwards. Her teacher tells me that every child does it at this age. I have asked some moms at school to ...
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- I wouldn't worry about your daughter...my son is 8yrs. and he still writes his b's and d's, and his 6's and 3's backwards. I have had him tested when he was in 1st gr...
- I would agree with your child's teacher. I am a kinder teacher and almost all of my students write their letters and numbers backwards or upside down at least some of...
- Hello E., being a mom myself and also having Dyslexia I would really push to get your daughter checked for it. I can't spell, it has gotten better of the years, but it...
Is This Dyslexia?
Asked by M.Q. from Los Angeles
on January 17, 2012
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Hi friends, to make this kinda quick, my 5th grader asked me the other day what is 8X0= ? she was seriously confused and it's not the first time she has asked me what ...
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- I don't think it just comes on, but it can go undiagnosed. My daughters friends was JUST diagnosed and she's a freshman in high school! Have her evaluated by a profe...
- Hi, LM4G, Lots of times it's 4th or 5th grade before these disabilities are diagnosed because that's when cognitively kids should have worked out these things. So ...
- dyslexia is a processing problem and can take many forms. It is not just seeing letters or numbers in reverse. Sometimes it is not diagnosed early because the chil...
Help for a Son with Dysgraphia
Asked by J.S. from St. Louis
on November 3, 2010
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My son is 10 years old and has struggled in school since 1st grade with his writing. My 6 year old spells and writes more legibly than him. Each year, his teachers ...
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- Your letter sounds like my life. I have an IQ of 152 but my handwriting has always been horrible. I am both dyslexic and dysgraphic. I had straight A's in school an...
- It is the law for schools to provide the best education possible for every student. This includes testing! So do NOT let the school bully you---they must test! Thre...
- I'm not going to be a lot of help... most of the dysgraphics I know (mostly from a 2e homeschooling board) type. I'm sure that there are therapies for dysgraphia... bu...
11 Year Old Daughter with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on January 11, 2008
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I have an eleven-year-old (fourth grade) daughter who was diagnosed with dyslexia in second grade. Once diagnosed, we received remediation through her school and got ...
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- I'll add one more answer to your already wonderful answers about your daughter. I had a son who was finally diagnosed with mild dyslexia and we too had him do some sp...
- Dear C., KUDOS to BOTH you and your husband for being pro-active with this matter. My son is dyslexic as well, and I can't get his father to take the proper action...
- Hi C., Check out dyslexia.com. My husband is dyslexic and so are my two girls 10 and 14. We spent thousands of dollars on all the programs out there and finally f...
Dyslexia Help
Asked by J.I. from Dallas
on November 1, 2007
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My dd is 9 and in the 4th grade. Last year she was diagnosed by Scottish Rites as having dyslexia and dysgraphia. We looked into the private tutor Scottish Rites sugg...
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- I have a child with autism and I can tell you that schools try to help but private tutors are the best. It's a lot of money, but maybe you can find someone a little c...
- I would start with finding out from the school what program they are using to help her with the dyslexia. By law, they are obligated to offer an intervention that is ...
- I agree with the first response I was a school teacher until finally having my babies and I stay at home now. There is nothing better than having a private tutor. I ...
Seeking Advice from Other Parents of a Child with Dysgraphia
Asked by K.G. from Cleveland
on March 20, 2008
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My 10 year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with dysgraphia (difficulty writing) and I wonder if anyone else has a child with this learning disability who can share...
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- As a teacher, you'd need to approach the school in developing any type of plan, but I'd say a 504 would be best. Though I've never heard of your daughter's diagnosis,...
- Hi, K., My son, Chris, has a written expression learning disability. He was diagnosed at approximately the same age as your daughter and was put on an IEP plan. A...
- Hello, I have 2 children w/ dyslexia. I know it's different but the school situation is much the same. Get an IEP. It's way more specific about what a teacher cann...
Partial Seizures / Dysgraphia - Newly Diagnosed
Asked by D. from San Antonio
on January 9, 2007
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Hello! I have a 5 year old who was just diagnosed with Partial Seizures (Silent Seizures) and also Dysgraphia. Just wondering if there is anyone else out there that ...
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- I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF TWO A FOUR YEAR OLD AND A THREE YEAR OLD. My four year old daughter has been having seizures since three weeks of age we have been through doct...
- I am going to assume that you are already seeing an occupational therapist - if you aren't, you should be. Because of his seizures, insurance may cover it. Depending...
- I am a single mother of two. I am epileptic. I have had no seizures for at least two years. I have tied several different meds to find one that won't make me break out...
Question on Testing for Dyslexia
Asked by C.Y. from Knoxville
on August 25, 2009
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I saw a list of 37 characteristics of dyslexia, and my son fit at least 18. (10 is a good indicator that dyslexia is a possible problem.) I talked to his teacher abo...
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- If your child is having difficulty in school as a result of suspected learning disabilities, your school system is legally obligated not only to evaluate, but to provi...
- School systems, in any state, recognize 14 different disability categories. It sounds like your son should be tested for a learning disability, which is one of the re...
- Start by requesting that the school test your son for learning disabilities. If it is a public school they should be able to do that without a problem. This will hel...
Dyslexia
Asked by L. from Dallas
on September 18, 2010
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What is the best public school district in the dallas area for child with dyslexia?
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- We have had great teachers in the Frisco schools. My son goes to dyslexia class one hour every morning 4 days a week. They use the Scottish Rite system. This is his...
- Im not from Texas but wanted to share what I have found helpful. I have two children with dyslexia. My first had no tutoring and my second went through the Susan Barto...
- L., I'm a certified dyslexia therapist and I work privately with students from many school districts. The best programs are multi-sensory, such as an Orton-Gillingham ...
