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Is this a problem or I am just overworried?

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CeciC · 22/02/2008 13:44

I need some advice, I have 2DD, DD1 is in Y2 and I am worried that she might have some sort of "dislexia" problem. I am spanish, so I don't have any experience of learning to read in English. My DD1 when she reads, she sounds the word, but when she puts the sounds together, sometimes she include sounds that they are not there. Eg, plate, she would say "p""l""a""t""e" and then say "class". When I mentioned this to her teacher, they both didn't take it is a serious problem, but I don't know if I should take it further and as someone else.
She is very bright in maths but her reading a writing I think will kep her behind.
My little brother is dislexic, and it ruined his education as it wasn't discover until he was 12 and by then he was too used to be the "troublemaker" of his class.
Pleas, if there are any MNrs that work with children in primary schools, I need some advice!!!!

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bramblebooks · 22/02/2008 14:33

Talk to the class teacher again and ask to speak to the school's Senco about it (or for the school's Senco to be consulted about your little girl). The Senco is the person responsible for helping to support children with reading, writing difficulties, etc.

If you are concerned, you need it to be explained to you so that your mind is at ease.

Childrens reading and spelling sometimes doesn't 'settle' until Y3 or beyond, but it's good practice to get in early support for children experiencing difficulty.

Keep up with reading to and with her at home - make it a pleasure as much as possible. Ask the teacher if there is anything she can suggest for you to do with DD at home - eg if they want you to practice particular words, or to play particular games with dd.

There is a good website (although it's American) called 'starfall' that might be fun for your DD to play on to boost her skills.

bramblebooks · 22/02/2008 14:33

www.starfall.com/

CeciC · 22/02/2008 20:20

Thanks bramblebooks for your advice. I will check the website later on.
I try to read everyday, make her write sentences of what she has done during the day..., but she is often very tired after school, and all she whants to do is "nothing". But we'll keep trying.

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