DS1 (yr1, 7 in Sept) has just been put on IEP for not making enough progress with reading and writing, after having had extra support (daily reading) since Christmas.
He is very sharp and has always been ahead with a large vocabulary, good cognition and understanding. He is doing well and confident in Maths. He is lacking confidence in reading and writing, and being particularly reluctant and easily distracted at present, with some flat out "no's" at school, which is unusual for him. School think it is just a confidence thing, and want him to have 1:1 support next year. On reflection from first meeting with teacher I am wondering if there may be elements of dyslexia and would like to have him tested (not yet discussed with school), but not sure how to go about this.
My reasons are that I've noticed he often memorises the story, rather than reading the words, has some kind of short term memory issue with spotting HF words in a sentence (also flagged up by teacher).
He does mix sounds in some multi-syllabic words and still gets letters round the wrong way (very noticably in his name).
Other aspects which might be indicators but not associated with reading include; being completely unable to tie shoe laces and difficulty still with knife and fork (holds knife in left hand, struggles to use properly). He has a need to understand WHY to do anything he is asked, is a perfectionist (fears failure) and is wise beyond his years.
He has low-self esteem, says he feels like he is rubbish, and very aware that he is not at the same level as his friends, which is concerning me and I'm wondering if an assessment (private?) now might enable us to get him some support over the summer so he doesn't feel quite so behind starting the new year.
Any thoughts and ideas welcome, we are near Brighton if anyone can recommend an agency or psych.
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IEP, how do I ask for Dyslexia assessment?
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Sleepshmeep · 25/06/2013 12:41
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