My neice is 11 and has been assessed as almost 3 years behind in her educational development, via her stats (almost is important because if your not 3 years behind then apparently you don't get special needs help in Blackpool!!)
Her language is delayed by about the same amount (SIL is a child speech therapist) and she seems to be emmotionally immature, her short term memory appears impaired (IMO) but she is a very well natured girl who appears happy in herself.
Her parents believe that she may be dyslexic and are about to pursue this route to see if it offers any help.
My concern is how to get the assessment she needs, to find (if possible) the underlying cause, and hopefully in time to help her education and short term needs - this is an area I am not familiar with since my children are both preschool - please can anyone give any help, advice or guidance???
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BosworthBear · 30/08/2005 19:57
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