[SENco-forum] Identification of dyslexia

From: chris19251 at blueyonder.co.uk> To: senco-forum at lists.becta.org.uk>

I still wrestle with this one.  I liked the idea of 'discrepancy' because it
helped to show that my children had needs that needed support, but I have
also seen a child with GLD (low IQ) and reversal of B/D and other problems
to indicate dyslexia.

Supporting dyslexia with multisensory programmes works with few exceptions
who are so hampered as to need 1:1.  It also works with GLD children so why
not do this & make all learning more accessible.  It is heading that way
with 'best practice' from successful schools, or Thinking and Multiple
Intelligence classrooms/VAK aware and multisensory teaching being access for
'personalised learning' - only it will take too long to reach those already
in the system.

On the point of coloured lenses - my optometrist is dead against them for
all but the most severe scoptic sensitivity(very few).  She recommends
colour overlays about £5 each.

Sharon
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[mailto:senco-forum-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk]On Behalf Of WrayJanice
Wray
Sent: 23 March 2007 19:25
To: chris white; senco-forum at lists.becta.org.uk
Subject: RE: [senco-forum] Identification of dyslexia

We have a local optician who prescribes coloured overlays and then glasses
to a lot of children. They come back telling me they are dyslexic. I think
they are suffering if anything from scoptic sensitivity and yes, some are
also dyslexic - but it is confusing for everyone.
He also makes a lot of money as these glasses aren't cheap - but then I'm
just an old cynic.
I did my dyslexia diploma in 1998 and am  more and more unsure of what it is
and if it exists................
Janice :)Janice Wray Secondary SENCO, Herts

> From: chris19251 at blueyonder.co.uk> To: senco-forum at lists.becta.org.uk>
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:32:41 +0000> Subject: [senco-forum] Identification
of dyslexia> > At target setting day yesterday I was informed by some
parents that dyslexia> can be 'diagnosed' by an optician.> Damn- 2 years
spent getting by diploma and I could just have sent the pupils> off to the
optician. (Saved a load of money and time and effort on my part!)> Chris>
..THANK Goodness it's Friday!> > >
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