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My Child is dyslexic and the school won't recognize it. What should I do? This is another common suggestion for a teacher or a Headteacher to hear. That is not to say that it is something that should not be given serious consideration, but it is certainly an overused term.
Here are some things to consider:
1. Be clear on what you mean by 'dyslexia'. Make sure that you have some evidence to back up your claim. If your child is younger than about 8 it is often an unreliable diagnosis. Nearly all children reverse their letters or numbers and will misspell even simple common words when they are learning to read. For some, this will iron itself out quickly and, by the end of year 1 it will be virtually eliminated. Others go on doing this right through into Year 4 or even beyond, albeit less frequently. By itself, it may be an indicator but it is certainly not 'case proven' in terms of the dyslexia label.
2. Children with dyslexia have difficulty in learning to read, write and spell despite traditional instruction, at least average intelligence, and an adequate opportunity to learn. It is caused by impairment in the brain's ability to translate images received from the eyes or ears into understandable language. It does not result from vision or hearing problems. It does not mean a lack of intelligence.
3. Having said what I said at step 1, it is true to say that dyslexia can go undetected in the early years of schooling. The child can become frustrated by the difficulty in learning to read, and other problems can arise that disguise dyslexia. The child may show signs of depression and low self-esteem. Behavior problems at home as well as at school are frequently seen. The child may become unmotivated and develop a dislike for school. The child's success in school may be jeopardized if the problem remains untreated.
4. If it isn't happening for your child, talk to someone at the school about it. Your child's class teacher should be able to talk to you about how your child is doing (their attainment) as well as how well they are achieving (their relative progress). They should also be able to tell you what your child's immediate targets are and what the aspirations are in terms of their end of year attainments (although many schools are reluctant to make this last point candidly). You should find the school to be un-defensive about the suggestion that your child may have dyslexia, particularly if you are able to cite some of the evidence I have listed above.
5. Remember that writing and spelling always lags behind a child's ability to read. I have known some really quite confident readers be fairly atrocious writers and spellers well into year 3 and beyond!
6. If the matter remains unresolved, speak to the Headteacher and expect some or all of the following to happen:
• A promise of his / her investigation
• A promise that you will be communicated with once this investigation has taken place
• An outline of the school's approach to learning and teaching as well as special educational needs strategies (ask for a copy of the relevant policies if you wish; it is your entitlement to see them)
• An outline of any specific strategies the school (and you) deem to be appropriate in connection with your child's progress
