Dyslexia: Older Child
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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...
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...
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...
6 Year Old with ADD and Dyslexia
Asked by D.B. from Sumter
on March 3, 2008
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Let me start with some back round. I found out recently that my daughter has ADD and dyslexia. We have suspected the dyslexia for years now, but could never get the s...
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- Well let me start by saying sorry this is happening to your family. Just wanted to let you know my hubby had dyslexia and the best thing you can do for her is keep wo...
- Talk to the Schenck School in Atlanta or another private school that specializes in dyslexia. Ask them for referrals to educational specialists who have expertise in t...
- Have you asked your school counselor if anyone else within your childs school has dyslexia also? I know that they are not allowed to give you names for privacy reasons...
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
Dysgraphia Treatments
Asked by L.P. from Portland
on April 28, 2012
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My 7 year old daughter has dysgraphia. We are wondering whether to go with Occupational Therapy or Vision Therapy to treat this. Any opinions pro or con?
Thanks fo...
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- We got OT for our dd's dysgraphia, but not vision therapy. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/6202/ has a great deal of helpful information. Some of the th...
- Get an evaluation done. If you can't find a therapist in your area, Learning Rx and Brain Balance Centers can do this and can help with treatment as well, if you wan...
- Vision therapy can help. However, you need to find a reputable place. Some places tell just ANYONE that they need vision therapy. Who diagnosed her? What do th...
Dyslexia
Asked by J.C. from St. Louis
on March 18, 2008
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I have an 8 year old son (he's almost to the end of 2nd grade) whom I believe to be "a little" dyslexic. He has improved tremendously since kindegarten as far as writ...
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- Hi J., I'm checking to see if MO is one of the states that doesn't recognize dyslexia as a learning disability. I live in KS and our state does not. There are actuall...
- Hi J., My 9 year old has dyslexia. There is a lot of good, research-based, and FREE information at www.brightsolutions.us. There are free webcasts that tell you s...
- You should try contacting a Children's Hospital. I don't know where you live but if it's in Kansas or Missouri there is Childrens Mercy & they specialize in childrn's ...
Dyslexia
Asked by R.P. from Philadelphia
on February 5, 2011
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I am wondering if my 8 year old son could have very mild dyslexia. When my husband and I talked to his teacher, she looked at us like we were crazy, so I don't know wh...
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- Some of your concerns are of things that seem very normal to me, and could be easily explained. HOWEVER, I'm all for parents going with their gut feelings and there i...
- Hi, R.: What interests me is your ability to identify so specifically the issues that your son is having difficulty with. The question I would like to know: How i...
- It sounds like your child is having some abstract reasoning challenges, but not dyslexia. Consider that this is getting missed in school. Understand that if you leav...
