I think my son is dyslexic. Is there a free test anyway? School wont test due 2 labelling?

Question

Feel if we knew, we could be more helpful in the ways he is taught.

Answer 1

I've never heard of a school that won't test for dyslexia. The sooner your son is diagnosed, the sooner he can get help and learn how to compensate for this challenge. Your school sounds a bit "backwards" in their teaching abilities and in their recognition of children with additional needs. I would ask your son's Pediatrician.

Answer 2

you should not get your son to take the test and therefore be labelled and have that as an excuse for the rest of his life. Dyslexia is merely a term used to describe people who have a weakness in reading and writing. Just like a weakness in any other skill, it just needs practise using the right tools. You do not mention how old your son is but try things like reading slowly with him, practise spelling words over and over in a 'look, cover, write, check' way. Also check eyesight / glasses and take it slowly. Don't put pressure on just because he is not at the same level as his peers. Daily practise at these kind of things and you will see improvements. Surely that is more productive than the negative labelling you want from a test.

Answer 3

I know how you feel........For four years i fought to have my son tested at his school which is also home to the Dyslexic learning unit for the north east of Scotland!
Every year it was we will test after Xmas hes too young blahblahblah
Finally at the start of term in September i had enough and called the head of education for the city......3 days later my son was tested and guess what......dyslexic and border line autistic now the school cannot help my son enough because I have them over a barrel one wrong move in my sons education and they are Court Bait!
I suggest you go down this path contact the head of education in your area.

Answer 4

as a parent of a child at that school they have to work with you and if you feel there is a cause for concern they do have to test him.
find out who your home liaison officer is or speak to the parent governors this is your your child's write i didn't get diagnosed with dyslexia until i was 14 by then i had lost all interest in school because i was all ways so far behind.
i now have a good job so even if your son has dyslexia i can be helped

Answer 5

Contact your local doctor about testing. As for labelling, that is not fair, schools are supposed to test for basic learning disabilities and recommend who you should see about further testing.

For more information about dyslexia, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexic

Answer 6

In NC the schools DO test so they CAN label. Talk to the principal.

Answer 7

the school wont do tests due to labelling!! that is outrageous political correctness gone mad! what if doctors didnt do tests to avoid labels such as astmatic, or diabetic! put your foot down and kick up a stink! if you get no joy from the school go to your LEA. in fact, no! give me your details and i willl do it for you! this is the stuff that MAKES ME MAD!!! how dare they!

Answer 8

what type of terrible question is this?!??!!Its driving me loopy! Left-right-left-right, who's conscious of? Why are preschool toddlers requested this? To torture their mothers and fathers even as the youngsters dont have the answer? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... My draw close on reality is slipping, slipping. ok, my wager is ideal, right? My mind thanks you for the workout. LOL Luv DolphinLuver playstation : IM nonetheless in college, MAYB I might want to swap colleges!

Answer 9

It's the law. The school has to test. If they refuse, call the school baord.

Answer 10

I found some links for this. I hope they help. Good Luck and God Bless. :-)

http://members.aol.com/dyslextest/test.html

http://www.dyslexia.com/library/symptoms.htm

http://www.dyslexia-parent.com/dyslexia_test.html