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[senco-forum] writing / drawing upside down

David Bowles bowles.d at gmail.com
Thu Jun 15 22:54:56 BST 2006

Article: [senco-forum] writing / drawing upside down

Does he also draw sideways mirror images?  For example are left
pointing arrows drawn pointing to the Right?

David Bowles


> Dear all
> Does anyone out there have any suggestions regarding a 4-year old
> who consistently writes and draws everything upside-down?  eg Batman
> on his head, letters upside-down.  I know he is still very young,
> but family is concerned.  He attends private nursery, where support
> has to be paid for - he is receiving SALT support for speech -
> recently had his tongue "snipped".  Will be starting in state
> primary in September - should parents just wait until then and speak
> to SENCO, or talk to their GP / health visitor?  Any ideas on causes of upside-downness?
>  
> Many thanks.
>  
> Anusia
> Primary SENCO





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