Hi, I need help figuring out about how much and what help to give DS age 6 with phonics, going into year 2.
He failed his year 1 phonics test, but got 2b in reading. I have concerns of dyslexia. I myself am dyslexic with my greater problems being auditory, probable APD.
This presnets problems with me helping DS as I really striggle with phonetic sounds.
I have noticed that on other threads advice has been given to help and coach children if school are not doing anything. DS school as far as I know are not. Was only given report on last day of school so have not been able to ask about it.
He has other issues such as complete lack of confidence where he will not try to read because he is scared of failure, gives up straight away, gets very frustrated and angry and stressed.
Will not do any work at home for me whatsoever. He struggles with handwriting and has been given grips to help him. Also his gross motor skills are behind. He seems to lack the ability to relate to his peers but is fantastically verbal with adult.
So basically what resources are available for me to help, that's if I can and he is willing. And that if I dont do anything he is going to start to fail in reading as he gets older. Or should I not stress him out and leave it to school to deal with next year and re evaluate then.
Thanks extremely worried mum.