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Dd in year one just been given an IEP help please with more info on it

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pennlope1 · 16/10/2007 10:02

Hi there my dd1 has just been put on an IEP as she is behind where she should be ,she has problems with her phonics and writing she is left handed but my ds2 is also left handed but never had any problems . Having a hard time accepting she has problems as her two elder brothers never have . Want to do the best for her anyone else got a stuggling dc on an iep advice please !!!!!

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isgrassgreener · 16/10/2007 10:51

First, try not to worry too much, some children are given help for a while and then catch up and no longer need help.
Be glad that your school has pick up on her problem and are doing something.
How old is she?
Being left handed can make writing more difficult, although not always. Have you tried any of the left handed pens? My DS uses a yoropen, which can be bought as a pen or pencil, it has really helped him as he can now see what he is writing.
You can get them at big WHSmiths or www.yoropen.co.uk
You could do some extra handwriting work with her at home, if you think it could help.
Do lots of reading and phonic sounding out of words.
Some children just take longer to get to grips with the whole phonic thing.
What scheme does your school use? some schemes like Jolly phonics, have videos that you can use at home and make it all a bit more fun.
Please try not to feel bad, its not your fault

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pennlope1 · 16/10/2007 13:35

thanks isgrassgreener you have made me feel better ! that pen sounds great i will definetley get her one .She will be six in dec ,her school do jolly phonics so i have bought the cd for her. Dd didn't talk till she was three i was wondering if that has had an impact on her being behind? She sometimes has difficulty expressing herself with her peers just want to help her all i can .

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isgrassgreener · 16/10/2007 13:58

Yes, it may be that if she is only 6 and was a late talker that she finds the phonics quite difficult.
She is still young and may catch up in the next year or two.
In my own experience you can't really be sure if they actually have a specific learning difficulty till they are 8/9 end of year 3 year 4, but if the problem persists from an early age then you do get a feeling that things aren't quite right.
Whether it becomes a problem or not will depend on how much help she gets at school and if her self esteme is ok or not.
One thing I would recommend is don't point out all of the mistakes she makes, just pass over some of them, especially if she has older, able brothers.

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pennlope1 · 16/10/2007 17:09

Really appreciate your knowledge and advice ! I believe her self esteem at the moment is ok she is a very happy child .I feel lucky that the school are doing all they can to support her.I really hope there are no other underlying problems ,i suppose
only time will tell.Her brothers are 13 and nearly 11 ,they try & help her by playing games etc....

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isgrassgreener · 16/10/2007 18:51

Some people on MN have mentioned "write from the start" which I think is a programme to help handwriting. You could do a search on it and see if it could be of any help.

isgrassgreener · 16/10/2007 18:52

By the way her brothers sound lovely

isgrassgreener · 16/10/2007 18:54

By the way her brothers sound lovely

Leslaki · 16/10/2007 19:16

I bought a game called alphabet lotto which has really helped both my dc with their phonics. It was in the Farmyard Tales collection and I've seen it oline and invarious catalogues. Ds - nearly 6 still plays with it. Don't worry about the IEP - at least the school is paying her extra attention and should be able to help her progress. Reading books with the adult version on one page and a simpler version on the opposite page may help. Good luck!!!

Crocky · 16/10/2007 19:20

My ds has an IEP. He is 7 and in year two. The area senco has recently been in and assessed him .
He seems to be falling further behind because of his attention problems and this is the way they are trying to tackle them.
I have also recently bought 'Write from the start' following recommendations on here.

DrNortherner · 16/10/2007 19:23

My ds has an IEP too, he's in Year 1 and is 6 in April. Although his is not acidemic it is to curb his competetiveness....

Ty not to stress too much.

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pennlope1 · 16/10/2007 20:57

Thanksisgrassgreener you have been like a breath of fresh air making me step back & realise there is alot i can do ! Thank you also Leslaki,Crockyand DrNortherner it really helps to know i am not the only mum with a child with issues ! I am new to mumsnet and i am so glad i found it

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Clary · 17/10/2007 00:26

Just wanted to add my son has an IEP atm to help him focus and concentrate on his work - it's just about a bit of extra support.

He has had one before for similar-ish issues then came off SEN regiaster as he had improved.

He's in yr 4 now but this one started in yr3 as he found it a big jump to juniors work. Don't worry pennlpe, it's to help her so is a positive thing.

fortyplus · 17/10/2007 01:49

Don't panic!! DS1 has been on G&T programme at primary school, but when he moved to secondary had IEP to help him get up to speed with handwriting/spelling.

It does what it says on the tin - it's an individual plan for your child to address any areas where she's not quite reached a level that will enable her to access the full curriculum.

No sweat...

gigglewitch · 17/10/2007 01:59

My DS1 has had an IEP for a year, starting when he had been in yr1 for half a term. his second IEP is just being written now, to be brought home for half term. He has done really well through having it, it makes his literacy targets achievable for him by obv being individual. He leaves the class to work with a support teacher every day, with flash cards and assorted literacy material. They call it "wave three" which basically is just an individualised version of the class planning, where wave1 is normal class work, wave 2 is group work / differentiation (ie different groups of children working at diff levels on a task)so wave3 takes it to a single child's needs. Incredible progress made, though he is still behind his peers. Came home well chuffed today as he is going to work with a group of others in the 'childrens centre' each day rather than alone. Take this as more progress. Ed Psych referral planned. Be positive, it's fab for them, and keep the continuity by keeping up to date by asking the teachers and do a bit at home too. Your child will really benefit.

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pennlope1 · 17/10/2007 11:55

Have to say from all the postive comments i am so pleased she has one and the school are being very supportive of her issues!

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