Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 Oh Emma, what a shock! Still, it's excellent that they've caught him early. Nothing concrete to offer you, except that I too have heard that waiting for the Manchester tests is long, emotionally wearing and ultimately unreliable, so perhaps it is better to do the private ones. Vicki Portman http://www.plushpants.co.uk dyslexia I just dropped Archie off at school this morning and was hit with quite a bombshell by his teacher...they were doing some assessments last week (prior to Junio school entry) and they are convinced Archie has dyslexia. Apparently, she has thought was a possibility all year but has been observing rather than rushing into things...I, as i've written here before, have also been concerned, but have been anxious about being too pushy a parent, and not taken things any further. I know people on this list have some experience of dyslexia, and I'd reall appreciate any advice (offlist if you prefer). They have just arranges detailed hearing and vision tests for him to rule out physiological stuff, and have recommended we pay for the dyslexia test (£400) as this is quicker and better than the Manchester Council Tests. I feel a mixture of distraught and relieved. Emma *** NCT enquiry line - 0 *** Live chat http://www.yahoogroups.com/chat/nct-coffee Have you found out about all the other groups for the NCT online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 Oh Emma, what a shock! Still, it's excellent that they've caught him early. Nothing concrete to offer you, except that I too have heard that waiting for the Manchester tests is long, emotionally wearing and ultimately unreliable, so perhaps it is better to do the private ones. Vicki Portman http://www.plushpants.co.uk dyslexia I just dropped Archie off at school this morning and was hit with quite a bombshell by his teacher...they were doing some assessments last week (prior to Junio school entry) and they are convinced Archie has dyslexia. Apparently, she has thought was a possibility all year but has been observing rather than rushing into things...I, as i've written here before, have also been concerned, but have been anxious about being too pushy a parent, and not taken things any further. I know people on this list have some experience of dyslexia, and I'd reall appreciate any advice (offlist if you prefer). They have just arranges detailed hearing and vision tests for him to rule out physiological stuff, and have recommended we pay for the dyslexia test (£400) as this is quicker and better than the Manchester Council Tests. I feel a mixture of distraught and relieved. Emma *** NCT enquiry line - 0 *** Live chat http://www.yahoogroups.com/chat/nct-coffee Have you found out about all the other groups for the NCT online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 >>I just dropped Archie off at school this morning >>and was hit with quite a bombshell by his >>teacher...they were doing some assessments >>last week (prior to Junio school entry) and they >>are convinced Archie has dyslexia. How old is he? I have always wondered how early one can notice dyslexia. There is dyslexia in DH's family, so I'm quite aware that my children may have it too. Where do you do the test? (Sounds expensive...). I am not really that concerned whether they have it or not (have always thought it's just a different way of thinking), but I do want them to get the type of teaching that suits them best whether they have it or not. Karina Mum to Emilia (Oct 98) and Sebastian (Aug 00) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 >>I just dropped Archie off at school this morning >>and was hit with quite a bombshell by his >>teacher...they were doing some assessments >>last week (prior to Junio school entry) and they >>are convinced Archie has dyslexia. How old is he? I have always wondered how early one can notice dyslexia. There is dyslexia in DH's family, so I'm quite aware that my children may have it too. Where do you do the test? (Sounds expensive...). I am not really that concerned whether they have it or not (have always thought it's just a different way of thinking), but I do want them to get the type of teaching that suits them best whether they have it or not. Karina Mum to Emilia (Oct 98) and Sebastian (Aug 00) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 Hi Emma How old is Archie? Sounds like his teachers are supportive which is one of the most important things. My knowledge is a bit rusty now, has dyslexia but he's now 17 and doing brilliantly, got 8 GCSEs (with a scribe), is taking his A levels now and has just been made Senior Student (Head Boy), this is a 'child' the system 'wrote off' at the age of 7yrs. > have recommended we pay for the dyslexia test (£400) as this is quicker and > better than the Manchester Council Tests. From our experience I would say if you can get the money together definately get him tested privately. It is quicker and an independent psychologist rather than the LEA educational psychologist doesn't have a vested interest in the outcome of the test! LEA Ed Psychs can be reticent on recognising a child's difficulties because they are under pressure to conserve resources - same old story really! We went via the Dyslexia Institute who are based in Bristol I believe. The British Dyslexia Association should know and they have lots of useful publications/booklets, the last address I have for them is: British Dyslexia Association 98 London Road Reading Berkshire RG1 5AU 0734 668271 (think that codes changed now?) You mention relief, I remember so clearly the immense feeling of relief when was assessed privately (because the LEA were refusing to recognise him) and the private Ed Psych said " of course he's dyslexic " I was just so glad to know what was going on with my little boy, he was/is so special and I knew he was bright but he just would/could not work in school. I was told by a special needs advisor many years ago that boys with dyslexia tend to 'cut the apron strings later' and I would say that is a very loving and caring 17 year old (he's a hormonal pain in the butt too though!!). Hope some of that helps - anything else you think I might be able to help with let me know (((hugs))) to you all Jenni x One more thing - it's just me and language but I always describe 'other' children as 'ordinary' because that makes 'extraordinary' (which he is) rather than 'normal' which would make him ......... See what I mean ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 British Dyslexia Association 98 London Road Reading Berkshire RG1 5AU 0734 668271 (think that codes changed now?) Yes it will now be 0 And they are still in the phone book at that address Miranda www.twinkleontheweb.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 The son of the lady I work with has dyslexia. It was noticed at primary school and help given, but when he went to secondary school, because he could do certain things OK it wasn't acknowledged and therefore no funding made available for additional help. They paid for their own private tests at that stage to prove he did need extra help, but it did work and he did get the extra assistance he needed. He's just done GCSE's and got extra time for the written exams as a result of the dyslexia. She's sure he wouldn't have even been sitting GCSEs let alone extra time, if they hadn't paid for that test 5 years ago. Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3½ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 The son of the lady I work with has dyslexia. It was noticed at primary school and help given, but when he went to secondary school, because he could do certain things OK it wasn't acknowledged and therefore no funding made available for additional help. They paid for their own private tests at that stage to prove he did need extra help, but it did work and he did get the extra assistance he needed. He's just done GCSE's and got extra time for the written exams as a result of the dyslexia. She's sure he wouldn't have even been sitting GCSEs let alone extra time, if they hadn't paid for that test 5 years ago. Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3½ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 The son of the lady I work with has dyslexia. It was noticed at primary school and help given, but when he went to secondary school, because he could do certain things OK it wasn't acknowledged and therefore no funding made available for additional help. They paid for their own private tests at that stage to prove he did need extra help, but it did work and he did get the extra assistance he needed. He's just done GCSE's and got extra time for the written exams as a result of the dyslexia. She's sure he wouldn't have even been sitting GCSEs let alone extra time, if they hadn't paid for that test 5 years ago. Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3½ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 That's exactly what happened to Zehava, now 18. She was diagnosed at aged 8 but we had to do it behind the school's back because they refused to acknowledge dyslexia existed, and they insisted that their methods of teaching reading always worked. We paid for her test, for her private teachers all the way through school, and she passed GCSE's and A levels. Ruthie > The son of the lady I work with has dyslexia. It was noticed at > primary school and help given, but when he went to secondary school, > because he could do certain things OK it wasn't acknowledged and > therefore no funding made available for additional help. > > They paid for their own private tests at that stage to prove he did > need extra help, but it did work and he did get the extra assistance > he needed. > > He's just done GCSE's and got extra time for the written exams as a > result of the dyslexia. She's sure he wouldn't have even been sitting > GCSEs let alone extra time, if they hadn't paid for that test 5 years > ago. > > Todman > Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) > Mum to , 3½ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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