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Post by katiekat on Nov 13, 2008 9:34:45 GMT -5
I think being told by the school over and over that Sean does not have any issues academically has me worried about the results we are going to get on Sat.
I am not saying that I will be *happy* to hear that he does, but I would be happy to have some kind of answer that explains why everything is so difficult for him and that we can now follow a specific course for helping him. My greatest fear is that I will hear from them the same things I have heard from the school for the past 2 years...."he's right on the border" "low but not low enough" "not far enough behind" "teetering on the edge" etc...
I hope they have identified something specific, something with a name. I don't want to hear "letter reversal is still normal at age 8" because I know in my heart of hearts that it is a problem. Based on my previous experiences I am expecting to hear something along these lines, but I truly hope not.
I don't know if this even makes sense. I just feel like this is our last chance to get some help because if this didnt identify any specific LDs I know we will never get the help from the school.
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Post by puzzled on Nov 13, 2008 10:01:36 GMT -5
I am hoping the same for you katiekat!
I agree to a point that SOME letter reversal is 'normal' at that age...some kids still reverse letters from time to time...but I am thinking that Sean does it more than just from time to time...and I think I remember you saying that he cannot read even simple books..that is not normal, kids these days are reading in kindergarten and by age 8, should be able to read books like, magic treehouse books, junie b. jones...etc, at least with some help with the more difficult words...I volunteer every week in a second grade classroom for the past two years, and the ones that cannot read independently are in special reading classes....I may be wrong, but my gut feeling is the same as yours, Sean has issues that need addressed, maybe lillian can be more specific, I bet she knows more about what is 'normal' at this age than I do.
I hope that the eval gives you some answers...
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Post by anon4now on Nov 13, 2008 13:10:48 GMT -5
I'm honestly on the edge of my seat for you. I hope you find some answers so you all can move forward. Keep us updated (I know you will!)
Anon
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Post by jj on Nov 13, 2008 14:43:15 GMT -5
I'm the same as Anon..... almost holding my breath hoping they actually give you something that explains what is going on & how to help him.
I do know they say from K to grade 2 is when most kids learn to read and some are just late readers learning in grade 2 although I don't think that is the norm at all. I think most kids are reading "beginners" books in grade 1.
Oh I wish you luck on this. I don't want you to be disappointed once again. I understand why you want a actual DX. Anyone who has something wrong and no one can tell them what it is, is always relieved when they get a real DX. Of course you don't want to your child to have something wrong but when you know something is wrong....whole other story.
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Post by misty on Nov 13, 2008 14:50:51 GMT -5
I know you're worried, KK...who wouldn't be after all you've been through? I can't imagine them not finding some sort of LD at least. I don't think letter reversal is "normal" either. Shannon reversed her letters well into 3rd grade. It was part of her lit. arts LD...and I just recently found out its a classic symptom of NVLD too. She could read though....I think with his reading problems on top of his letter reversal & other problems, something will come light in the eval results. I'll be waiting along with the others to see just what they have to say.
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Post by bugsmom on Nov 13, 2008 15:07:30 GMT -5
KK...like everyone else here, I'm praying you will find the answers, and be able to shove it in their faces...sorry  . I have always said that you need to go with your "mommy gut". It is never wrong. You know that Sean struggles. In my experience, if a child has more of a behavior issue, the academics are put on the back burner. What these "experts" don't realize is that the the struggling academically causes alot of the behavior problems! Sending lots of hugs your way. I don't blame you for feeling the way you do, I know I would too. ((((((((Hugs))))))))) |
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Post by charliegirl on Nov 13, 2008 15:24:15 GMT -5
I totally understand how you can be worried even though you know deep down that he does have disabilities. You have so much hope that he can finally get the help he needs but all the lies and misinformation you have heard from the school make it hard to to believe anyone is going to find the answers.
I have faith that an outside evaluation is going to find things that will help Sean get the help he needs.
Stay strong. You are finally going to get the ammunition you need to get them to do the right thing and help your son learn the way he should.
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Post by katiekat on Nov 13, 2008 19:00:14 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I'm really glad you understand. I don't want anyone to think I'm nuts and saying "Yippeee I REALLY hope my kid has a learning disability-that would be SO fun!" Im not. I just want it, whatever it is identified and helped. Im glad you all knew what I meant. Thanks so much for all your kind words.  |
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