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i think i have dyslexia i need to know

11/03/2012 03:22:55
keirra

I have recently had my 10 yr old son tested at the Alison Lawson Centre and the result was a moving macula in his left eye. 10 x 1 hr intesive treatments and eye excercises at home will fix it.

I have concerns about the testing and have been on the hunt for a second opinion. Firstly, some of the questions in the test and the way they were presented were quite leading for a 10 yr old, and he all of a sudden had agreed to having symptoms that were new to me, but gave her the right answer and was quite pleased with himself. Secondly, a couple of the test results were just plain incorrect as far as her adaptation to everyday life - ie. failed depth test therefore shouldn't be able to catch a ball, in fact was asked if he ever got hit in the head with a ball because he couldn't see it to catch it? He has great ball skills, plays footy, soccer, downball, tennis, basketball - yet failed that test. A couple of other things were strange, ie my friend had her daughter tested in the same week and her right eye had the macula moving - another 10 session booking.

It always raises alarm bells when the tester is as old as my daughter also. Sorry, but first impressions do count and you are dealing with families that are generally at the wits end with this problem and want to believe in that miracle.

I have since had a meeting with his teacher, paid for a general eye test with a macular photo to detect any movement, and spoken with Dyslexia Australia.

The results are:

Teacher - check with Dyslexia Australia before you go ahead - 1/2 the class fits has symptoms of dyslexia as the symptoms are so broad and then proceed with caution.

Eye Test - perfect vision, perfect 3D vision, perfect depth, pictures showed normal macula both eyes - no movement. If both eyes didn't work together would fail the 3D test.

Dyslexia Australia - Alison Lawson's test is dealing with an eye problem only, not dyslexia. Go get an eye test deal with that first and then consider dyslexia symptoms.

I honestly believe the symptons for dyslexia are so broad that most of my kids and even my hubby and self would fall into some of those categories.

Had a WISS test from neurlogical physcologist last year - proved to be not helpful. He came out with a low IQ (incorrect) and the result was a computer literacy program for 40mins a night and a $$$ figure per month.

I am now just confused. I woulda appreciate any enlightenment.

Rachel -

27/07/2011 06:27:34
Rachel

Hi I also have had my daughter texted for Dyslexia at the Alison Lawson Centre and would like to know if Tom went ahead with treatment for his daughter or if anyone has been happy with the results from the treatment.

12/07/2011 01:19:42
Matt

I HAVE A CHILD OF 5 YEARS WITH PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL

31/01/2010 21:36:22
liza rivera

Hi Tom,

I would be very cautious about anyone who promises to be able to 'cure' dyslexia (let alone in 10 hours).

This talk from Professor Dorothy Bishop on how to evaluate alternative solutions for dyslexia is useful in deciding whether these types of intervenion are valid: http://www.dystalk.com/talks/60-evaluating-alternative-solut...The first five minutes or so are the most helpful as it's quite long!

29/01/2010 09:36:44
Cwhite

We have recently had Zoe tested for Dyslexia at the Alison Lawson centre in Melbourne and were told that her Dyslexia was entirely curable with 10 one hour sessions of eye treatment(right eye)and intensive home excercises, please could you advise me wether you know much about this treatment and its success? Thankyou

28/01/2010 09:49:23
Tom Marshall

hoping someone can help, my son is 10 now he has a statement of 10 hours a week to help with learning difficulties in litracy, ie spelling, letter formation, reading, the list goes on, we had a statement review and i asked the ed physc if he could be tested for dyslexia, she said he couldnt as he has a statement and the dyslexia team wont test for dyslexia once he has been statemented, he has been statemented for 2 years now and when he was reveiws he was still in the 2nd percentile the same as he was when he was first tested, i seem to be getting told no alot of the time and i have hit another brick wall, can someone please advise the next move. thanks joanne

25/01/2010 21:25:11
jojod1 (Member)

I think this is the link for the Dyslexia Action checklist: http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/Page.aspx?PageId=313

The one posted previously doesn't appear to be working.

08/01/2010 16:59:58
JP

Dear TR

There is a dyslexia checklist which could be a good starting point in identifying dyslexia. It is available on Dyslexia Action website http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/Page.aspx?PageId=313. The site can also help you to locate the closest test center http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/Page.aspx?PageId=45

Regards

07/01/2010 14:54:16
Olena Vasyutina

Is it possible to get an assessment done remotely, viat the internet/phone/skype???

I have to get one soon if it is to be considered for an exam.

Any help appreciated. Thanx

07/01/2010 14:33:17
Mr P

my child writes alphabets and numbers upside down or even the opposite, meaning the symmetric of the actual letter or number...sometimes he wears things the other way around...does this mean he has dyslexia?

05/01/2010 18:56:40
nassar

I understand the desire to go with an educational psychologist - a lot of people feel more comfortable with that.

I do want to re-iterate however, that the LearningRx testing is *much* less expensive, and we do use the Woodcock Johnson Test Battery - which is the gold standard for this kind of testing - so basically we offer the absolute best of the tests that are out there. We offer testing so cheaply because we are confident we can help.

I realize you don't know me, so there's no way to get you to trust me or LearningRx - but I would just hate to see you spend all that money with an ed psych when you could get the answers you need at a LearningRx center...

MsPatty

http://center.learningrx.com/colorado-springs-north/

22/10/2009 15:50:27
MsPatty (Member)

I would suggest that it's not the job of the teacher to diagnose or undertake dyslexia testing. Rather they should raise concerns where they feel a child might have a difficulty such as dyslexia and recommend to the parents or school special needs department that the child should have dyslexia testing from a professional (such as an educational psychologist).

22/10/2009 13:54:51
dyslexia teacher

i am a teacher who helps kids with poor skills in reading and decoding and some other problems of age 5-7 my concern is how to decide fore sure if this child is dyslexia kid or not , wahat are the syptomps or the cryteria that i have to know then to say that the child has a dyslexia problem?

21/10/2009 10:21:06
naheel

TR,

There's an online test from LearningRx that I would recommend - here's the link: http://www.learningrx.com/colorado-springs-north/landing-pag...

This online test is totally free. I also strongly suggest you look into the LearningRx program. The founder of LearningRx is dyslexic and developed the program with dyslexia sufferers in mind.

The program is based on training the cognitive skills - visual processing, auditory processing, memory, etc. which are (over 80% of the time) responsible for reading troubles. It's not like Sylvan or tutoring, it's more like a gym for the brain. It makes the brain stronger so that things like reading, or learning or remembering, become easier for the student.

The LearningRx centers also offer Dyslexia tests, specifically, in addition to the cognitive skills testing. And it is guaranteed to be a lot less expensive than the Ed Psych. $150 is pretty typical for LRx testing.

I truly hope this info helps you.

Best of luck!

MsPatty

16/10/2009 16:03:32
MsPatty (Member)

A good educational psychologist is your best bet I would have thought. They should be able to pick up dyslexia and also be able to spot any other difficulties (e.g. dyspraxia). Ed psychs can be quite pricey and have long waiting listss.

An alternative would be to get an assessment from a dyslexia trained / qualified dyslexia teacher or perhaps a speach and language therapist who could test in your area.

Be sure to find someone whose qualfications you can vouch for.

14/10/2009 15:30:37
Jay

I was wondering what options there are available for dyslexia testing?

Who should I see, which professionals test for dyslexia, are there any good online tests?

Thanks

14/10/2009 11:55:37
TR