[SENco-forum] gifted and talented

I too have a low CAT scoring, bright IQ scoring dyslexic son currently in a bottom set english set (middle set maths) and verbally flying. Nobody took any notice of him because he can read and write (6 words per minute), but I have dared to come out of the SEN professional woodwork and make a fuss, and something is happening - was it mention of DDA? School is not for my son - I've come to the conclusion that he will never fit in.

SEN at tringham.net wrote:  I have tried to speak out for 10 years - I have 4 top 2% children with mild to severe (Statemented) dyslexia. They are so busy trying to keep up, mostly unsupported, that their IQ side never gets a look in other than to keep them afloat.

Previously I wondered how children reached 11 are were functionally illiterate and then found out the hard way 3 years ago.

One SpLD diploma & 2 statements later at least I can make sure that something is being done for my middle two. Eldest now at Hull University (well it was there, Sheffield or Bangor!) and youngest in Y6 (severe writing problems). I just have one more round of school changes to survive! 
Sharon T

-----Original Message-----
From: John Bergin [mailto:bigjohn at bergieboy.demon.co.uk]
Sent: 14 October 2006 13:59
To: SEN at tringham.net
Subject: Re: [SENco-forum] gifted and talented

Thank God,

Another parent... I'm horrified by low CAT
scoring hi-iq dyslexics missing out.
My daughter did but got to Oxford
...teacher wonders how and why, but not this parent..
(oh dear criticising my own colleagues.)

Keep saying your piece loudly.

John

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