HOw are things now? did you get anywhere with the teacher?  heidi

Hi Heidi thanks for your advice.  I might have word with the teacher and give my ds extra help at home on top of what im giving him now.

the teachers might feel there are signs of dyslexia but the standard tests that are done to diagnose it officially is done when a child is either 7 or 7.5 (cant remember which). Therefore, its unlikely she would want to mention it yet because it would cause undue concern which they cant do much about yet.

Opticians can do specific tests as a guide and will work with a specialist to ensure they check for whatever aspect of dyslexia is diagnosed.

A friend of mine seeked private assistance, testing and support because the school didnt do anything about her son and she had realised he was having problems with his reading.

As a base guide, but thre are so many variances, ask you child to describe the letters. do they float, does the word seem backwards, are there letters jumping about the page?

I listened to a child (who was later diagnosed) and as I had no experience of this at all, I just assumed he was a poor reader.  He was very intelligent, and could talk for hours about the pictures and was very confident, but when he read, he almost broke every word down letter by letter and hoped his memory would get him through.  I knew that he had read the books at home several times but it was as though he was seeing the book for the first time.

There is a lot of info on the web.  Do speak to your teacher and raise your concerns but dont be surprised if she says no.  aSK if she can do tests and find out what the school policy is.  If they are offering additional support, this is excellent, and that person will be able to do close monitoring and give you guidance. 

Whatever you do, if you do feel your child has dyslexia, is to make sure you dont paint a negative picture and encourage your child at all times.  Many children become very successful adults with their careers because they learn to manage the condition

Keep asking questions on the forum, I know its come up on here before so there are many mums who will be able to assist you and help you

Heidih

I went to my ds parents evening and his teacher told me that he is needing extra suppport on nearly everything. He isnt ready to move up a level on his reading cos he still isnt confident enough with the words but he has nearly read all the books on his level and they are having to give him them all over again. The teacher said he has progressed from reception (she had him them as well) he's in year one at the moment but she said the progress is really slow. He is having to have speech therapy at the moment which he has at the clinic and at school. But i was begining to wonder wether he maybe slight dyslexic.  and wehter it is worth mentioning this to his teacher.