Dyslexia & reading position - would you say something?

[janette]

My 10yo DD has been diagnosed with a reading disability when she was quite young. She does get services for it at school and makes progress although she is still pretty delayed in reading / writing.

She's prefers to read with the book upside down. Says it is easier for her. She has read to me this way and does seem to do a little better, can't really explain it but I don't care how she holds the book if it works for her.

She got a check mark today from the teacher because she was told to read and had the book upside down. I asked if she argued or anything she says not but sometimes I get a different story from the teacher so I'm not 100% sure the check mark was only for the upside down book or because she didn't follow instructions when asked to correct it.

Should I send a note to the teacher or just wait until we have a conference? They've only been in school a week and I like to have a conference towards the beginning of the year so will be scheduling one soon.

 

[Ibelieveinfairies]

I would ask to speak to the teacher now...don't let something go too long or it might become an even bigger problem (if it is indeed a problem). This way, you will know what is going on, the teacher might be made aware of something she/he didn't know before, and your DD can be assured that everything is okay. Communication is the key and you should be allowed to be a partner in your child's education!

 

[helenabear]

I'm not a parent, so take this with a grain of salt but I would talk to the teacher now. I totally understand about reading upside down, as I do it as well... not sure where/why I learned this trick but I really do read better that way as well. I agree in that this wouldn't be something I would wait, on the off chance it could turn into a bigger problem.

 

[battricia]

I'd give her a call now, she might forget in a month, exactly why she gave the check mark. Try not to be argumentative (though it seems like you wouldn't be), just try and get the information.

tricia.

 

[janette]

I thought I remembered you telling me that Elaine and it's helped to know that she's not the only person out there who found that it worked better that way. I really don't care how she reads as long as she does. I think the teacher may have thought she was just being silly which she can do so I understand that also. Thanks!