I know very little about dyslexia, but I am worried about ds who has just started Y5. I have mentioned it to previous teachers who have all assured me it's not dyslexia, but I have just read something that dyslexic kids are often prone to ear infections....ds had glue ear from a very young age, gromets, anti b's, and many hospital app's he still has perforated drums. I was unaware of a connection, can anyone confirm this?
Anyway, he does read, although he is slightly below average. Until 7/8 he reversed b, d, 9, p, 7 and q, and still will occasionally.
His handwriting is not good and he has never grasped basic letter formation, he starts letters mostly in the wrong place. He partic struggles writing k, f, w, m and z. Sometimes he can't read his own writing.
Today we were practising spellings and he wroted messed as mesde and fussed as fusde.....you get the picture. He has a short attention span and is kind of the class clown.
On the plus side he is bright, asks great questions, loves to build/touch to learn, is very energetic, great at sports/PE/football, has a wonderful imagination and is, and always has been very articulate.
Dh I suspect is also slightly dyslexic, could there be a connection?
Any comments much appreciated.