Frequently asked questions
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Is there any treatment?
If your child's difficulties are identified and an individual education plan (IEP) put into place the child should be able to overcome his problems. This would usually involve a specialist teacher putting in alternative approaches to his work, i.e., (multi-sensory teaching methods), which use all the senses – especially, visual techniques and physical movement.
This method of teaching has proven to be highly effective and helps students to remember spellings more easily. |
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Can I demand the school assesses my child?
If you can show that your child needs a test, you can approach the teacher or head teacher and request an assessment. However, only the head-teacher can put your child forward for an assessment with an Educational Psychologist. Sometimes, this may take a very long time, whilst your child is falling further behind. It may be best for you to have your child tested privately. Ask the head-teacher at his school. Go privately, to a Specialist Teacher for a Diagnostic Assessment. Go privately to a Clinical / Educational Psychologist. |
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Can you cure Dyslexia?
You cannot cure dyslexia because it is not an illness.
However, you can be taught ways to 'overcome dyslexia'. Teachers should use multi-sensory learning methods. |
