is dyslecsia hereditory? Should I be concerned?

[mummyloveslucy]

Hi, I have just seen a thread that says that not crawling is linked with dyslecsia etc. I didn't crawl and neither did my daughter. I am dyslecsic and my daughter has very delayed speech and is falling over quite frequently like I did as a child. My speach was very advanced though. I don't want her to struggle through life as I did so if she needs help I'd rather get it for her early on. Does anyone know wether it is genetic or not?

It does have quite a strong hereditary component, I'm afraid, but it's not a single gene, so it's not very easy to predict. I wouldn't hesitate to mention it to your GP or the HV though, if you've got concerns about her delayed speech then you might well be entitled to some help.

I know I shouldn't comment but the way you spelled dyslexia is classic.

Has anyone else commented on delayed speech, how old is she?

Thanks Tamum I will mention it to HV. Is there anything that can be done these days to help her if she does have it? there was no help for me at school and I had quite a rough time of it.

I think not crawling is more commonly linked to dyspraxia whcih may also lead to the clumsiness you describe and can affect speech(difficulty mobilising the tongue and mouth). OT and speech therapy can help. Dyslexia is rarely diagnosed before 7.

I don't know much about it I'm afraid mummyloveslucy, I just know about genetics (fat lot of use!). I think there is much more that can be done in terms of support, at least- I have taught lots of university students wit dyslexia, and at the very least they get extra time and support in exams, including people to type for them, laptops, whatever helps really.

Hi louii, it's ironic really that the word dyslexia (coppied your spelling of it!) is so hard to spell. Yes a lot of people have commented on her speech and she is 3 in march.

Have you asked if she could get some speech therapy? It's probably worth a try, especially if you're worried.

It is certainly ironic, a good friend of mine has dyslexia and spells it a different way each time.

Might not be a problem in later life for her though, all kids talk at different rates, my friends little boy who will be 3 in May doesn't speak at all yet just babbles and says the odd word, understands everything though.

My HV said wait until she's three but I'd rather get her on the waiting list now so that she dosn't fall too far behind. You just seem to be one of many really.

I'm hoping that she'll be fine and I'm worried about nothing, but I rather get her checked out so if she does end up having any problems I know I've done all I can to help. My Mum says she wishes she'd got help for me sooner.

A lot of these things though are resolved by the time they are 3, so fingers crossed she won't need any help.

loadsa help available!
mention it now and get the ball rolling
and don't worry - your rough ride won't be repeated!