Year 3 child on level 5 (green) books

[elliejjtiny]

DS5 is 7 and just started year 3. He has autism but no learning difficulties and school are going to request he has an EHC assessment this year.

He is still on level 5 reading books. He is making progress but it's very slow. He hates reading and writing with a passion but he loves maths. Is this normal for his age? His year 2 teacher said he is very bright but she struggled to get him to do anything that wasn't maths.

If he's on Oxford Reading Tree book band 5 (green) this website would suggest he's a year or two behind on his reading. However, schools vary in their approach, so it's not an absolute rule.

You say he hates reading - does he manage to read for a few minutes to an adult most days at home? If not, is there any way to fit this in, perhaps with some incentives if he is reluctant?

I expect the phonics check at the end of Y1 got interrupted, but did the school manage to do the check? How did he score? Does he struggle with his phonics at all?

Thankyou. It is Oxford reading tree. He passed the phonics test in year 2, although only just. We manage to get him to read at home every week day but it's always a massive battle.

Are there any activities he would be more willing to enjoy reading in? For example board games, magazines or even computer games? My DD sometimes plays Island Saver with us, which is a game made by Natwest to teach children about bank accounts etc. We make her read out the text about what to do. We have also used Reading Eggs on recommendation from the school. I definitely prefer reading actual books with them, but sometimes being creative means they will be more willing to try.

I agree with @BendingSpoons - it doesn't matter what he reads, as any reading at all will help. They're a bit too advanced for now, but the Murderous maths book series might be good when he's older? Would he like comics or something like that? I must admit that we found the school offerings a bit dull 😄. Good luck.