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Can someone with dyslexia learn punctuation?

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Niceweather · 02/12/2012 16:01

DS is Yr8. Despite his difficulties with writing, he is a good writer and has a flair for language. He has written something for English that I doubt will get above a Level 4. If he could only put in the punctuation correctly, it would probably be a Level 6 - the content and vocabulary is good. I don't think he can ever be a good speller but can he learn punctuation?

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PlaySchool · 28/12/2012 17:12

Brilliant!

I have auditory processing disorder but I have still managed A-Levels, degree, Masters and a good job. I think these SpLDs can hold people back but it doesn't mean that people with them are not talented. I do worry about my DSs though.

MariscallRoad · 31/12/2012 11:26

Same here: DS is diagnosed too with auditory processing problem but he did fantastic in 6 A Levels. He is in the v superior scale of ability (top 1%) . A SLDs does not stop people being gifted. Do plan ahead for your DSs with what they want to do and study/. There are ways to deal with SLDs and an Ed Ps would advise well.
I found this article from Yale very good: paradox-of-dyslexia-slow-reading-fast-thinking

PM me if you wish.

HelpOneAnother · 31/12/2012 11:47

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MariscallRoad · 31/12/2012 14:22

HelpOneAnother I am pleased with your comment. Often, a person with dyslexia and SLDs will also have special abilities and talents associated with superior visual-spatial skills. A diagnostic assessment report by an ed ps is set out according to guidelines by DfES 2005. Results will include a breakdown of several components and the IQ and strategies to follow; which is extremely useful. Usually a parent funds the diagnosis because NHS does not fund it. But certain universities will fund the cost of an Ed Ps for their students - as in my DS case.

Some times there several SLDs are present in the same person and this information here by Imperial C is v good.

MariscallRoad · 08/01/2013 14:35

bump

LRDtheFeministDragon · 08/01/2013 15:54

You ok mariscal? What's up?

nataliabuckler · 28/03/2014 06:46

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