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...
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