All About Dyslexia

[sashimi]

Do you have STRONG EVIDENT, COMPELLING REASONS for suspecting dyslexia? If not, don't panic or be paranoid, she's only 7. She still has lots of time to catch up. And as you say, she writes and spells well, so you should be proud of that.


What do you mean by \"simple words\" (that she can read)? Also, what are her reading habits? Could it be that she simply lacks enough \"practice\" with new/longer words? Even ordinary adults stumble over everyday words they are unfamiliar with, and many more can't unlearn bad habits and wrong pronunciations; it's just a matter of exposure and practice.

I suggest that you borrow/obtain books with \"bigger\" and \"harder\" words and keep reading to her. The more she hears and reads, the better she'll get.

Last but not least, never compare her to other children - it won't do either of you any good. Children mature at different speeds.

[heutistmeintag]

ashley:

How do you knwo if your kid is dyslexia? if she can't read but can write and spells well. Is she dyslexia or just a lack of foundation in literacy?


Do you need to have a combo of 3 read/ write/ spell in order to be diagnosie as dyslexia or any one will be?

My girl is 7 years old, she is slower than her peers she can't read well, but can read simple words, no problem in writing and ace in spelling. Is she dyslexia?

hi ashley, you may want to read up this thread for more info.
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=854&highlight=

[shn]

[Moderator's note: Topics merged.]


any1 has any solution teaching a child with dyslexia?

[corneyAmber]

Have you checked this out?


http://www.das.org.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=45

[jedamum]

hi,


did a quick search for you.

have you seen http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=854&start=0 or http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=873&highlight=dyslexia?

[shn]

[Already check … was ask to go for the test when my boy turn P1, now he is in P1 . I informed the school teacher that the preschool teacher suspect that he might have. the p1 teacher advise me to wait for a few months to let them see how my boy fair in school. Till now, i have difficulities teaching him spelling. Chinese characters. But the teachers say he is actually fine in school. AM i over worried?

[BlueBells]

Hi Shn,


No, I don’t think you are overly worried. Now tht SA1 is out, if his result hovers around border line, it may be indication of deeper root cause.

[cocoa]

Hi,


Can anyone advise/share? How to differentiate kid is a slow learner or has learning difficulties like dyslexia?

Thanks.

[jenniferjoey]

cocoa:

Hi,


Can anyone advise/share? How to differentiate kid is a slow learner or has learning difficulties like dyslexia?

Thanks.

Hi Cocoa,

If you have read thru this whole topic about Dyslexia, all the mums are giving good advices and websites to find out and identify about Dyslexia.

Go to specialist to get diagnose by them if there is a chance that you or school teacher suspect your kid is having this problem. If result is negative, you will be relief. It's best to discover early.

- Dyslexia is difficulty in learning to read.
- Dyslexia can be related to brain injury, hereditary, or hormonal influences.
- Letter and number reversals are a common warning sign of dyslexia.
- Diagnosis of dyslexia involves reviewing the child's processing of information from seeing, hearing, and participating in activities.
- Treatment of dyslexia ideally involves planning between the parent(s) and the teachers.

Anyway, I personally felt Dyslexia children are very talented. They have their right sided brain trained to overcome with their weakness.

I have a friend who's son has Dyslexia, send him to DAS twice a week, attending primary school as per normal, and getting private tutor to guide whatever subjects that the boy is weak in. Must find a very patient tutor of course. So far the boy is doing very well, friendly and chatty. Just need help in academic. Hmm.... Most of the children also need help academically.

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hi, anyone knows if there is any holiday enrichment courses

for a 7yr boy. My son is just diagnosed to be dyslexic by DAS.
As the school holidays are coming, wondering if there is any
short course which assist in Dyslexic teachings , during this school
holidays.