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Comment on Is your child ‘Dyspraxic’? by tracey

tracey — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:27:09 +0000

I was informed at my 6yr old son’s parents evening that he needs a lot of one to one,has difficulty concentrating and can not hold a pen properly amongst other things.I have always thought that my son was different to other children.He has a half brother who was diagnosed with Dyspraxia at an early age,I see alot of similarities.I have just done the test for 3-7 yr old and my son scored 26.I live in Wales in the UK and have no idea how to get him tested/diagnosed any advice you could give me would be gratefully appreciated

Comment on Enquiry about my child … please help by Fiona Etherington

Fiona Etherington — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:00:20 +0000

hi, my eldest daughter is 12 and really struggling i would like to know if u know of anywhere in wollongong nsw i can get her tested for dyslexia her tutour also thinks this could be her problem…would really appreciate your assistance thankyou..Fiona

Comment on Press Release: Dyslexic Centre Australia is to launch by Carolyn Allan

Carolyn Allan — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:12:03 +0000

Hello, I would like to know how to join Dyslexia Centre Australia for free in 2009/10.I have 2 boys aged 9 and 7 with spelling/ reading problems. The school curriculum in Brisbane has done nothing to help them. I took them both to UQ Brisbane in Dec 2009 and the 9 year old was diagnosed with a severe phonological awareness problem. It has been very stressful as a parent to watch them suffering at school with their confidence affected and the school system failing to recognise or help them with this problem. I am searching for help and hope you can help us. Kind Regards Carolyn

Comment on Assessments by Dawn by kathy bahemia

kathy bahemia — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:38:04 +0000

Hello Dawn
mY SON IS 12 YEARS OLD AND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSISED AS A DYSPRAXIA VISIO SPATIAL.
I REALL Y WANT TO GO AHEAD FOR THE SKYPE ASSESSMENT AS WE LIVE IN MAURITIUS.CAN YOU PLEASE FORWARD ME FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT IT?
THANKYOU

Comment on Enquiry about my child … please help by dawn matthews

dawn matthews — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:23:10 +0000

Hi Jennifer,
Your email came to the blog rather than me personally so I am giving to answer this way. Hope you find this. My web site person is in hospital at the moment and I wish her well, so I cannot access your email address.
I do assessments and live in Rockingham just down the road from you.
I charge $200 and ensure that everyone knows exactly why they are having the problems they are having and help move them forward with learning programs strategies etc.
hope this helps
Cheers
Dawn

Comment on Dyslexic Centre Australia School for Dyslexics. by dawn matthews

dawn matthews — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:57:23 +0000

Hi again,
I absolutely agree with Luqman. Dyslexics can learn to read and write as long as they are taught properly for them.
I am always saying that dyslexia is not a disability, proof of that is can be found by studying self made millionaires and discovering just how many of them are dyslexic. Dyslexia is a learning difference. Teach us correctly and we come along just fine.

Also the pictorial languages of Asia use a different part of the brain and dyslexics have no problem with them. English is a uniquely stupid language because of its spelling.

I will check out your site and get back on this.
Cheers
Dawn

Comment on The Autistic Spectrum – Autism by Kevin T C

Kevin T C — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:35:08 +0000

After years of people saying I was a bit strange, a bit obsessive, not sociable, quiet but very blunt when I did speak, I finally (about 10 years ago) found out the truth.
40 years ago when at school, I completely confused my school for being 1st at physics, math, chemistry and art but classed as “well below normal” at English! Nobody had heard of dyslexia or anything else – I was lazy and therefore suffered beatings and detention. My only explanation was I could “see” things in science and art but reading a story – especially aloud in class – I just could not follow and would freeze.
I have since retaught myself how to read and write, but I still struggle. Your list of words still cause me trouble!
Thanks
Kevin.

Comment on Can you recommend schools for Dyslexia in Brisbane?… by Luqman Michel

Luqman Michel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:31:03 +0000

Hi, While waiting to find a school you may visit my blog for many tips on how to teach your child when he is at home.
Please find me in facebook and then go to my blog and read from the first blog. I have just started lessons for parents to help their dyslexic child.It is free of charge as I just want to help as many parents as possible.

Comment on Dyslexic Centre Australia School for Dyslexics. by Luqman Michel

Luqman Michel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:24:01 +0000

I will now give my e-mail address and my site reference and see if it will be accepted.
Luqmanm2002@yahoo.co.uk

http://www.parentingdyslexia.com

If you do get this please read the blog from the bottom for maximum benefit.
Thank you.

Comment on Dyslexic Centre Australia School for Dyslexics. by Luqman Michel

Luqman Michel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:21:45 +0000

I have been teaching dyslexic children successfully for more than 5 years. My students read in more than one language and they don’t have a problem reading in Malay or in Romanized Mandarin. Their problem is in reading in English. I have clearly explained all these and more in my blog. I have written to many ministers including the PM of Australia but I do not even get a response except from the chief minister of Tasmania. I have also written to the assistant minister of education in Australia and have yet to get a response. It is a shame that no proper teaching is done in a developed country like Australia.

Dyslexic children can learn at a rapid rate if taught in a way suitable to them. My findings are :
1.Dyslexia is not a ‘language learning difficulty”
2.Dyslexic children can be easily taught to read if taught in a way suitable to them.
3. My blog had many research reports from many different countries that agree with my findings.
4.I have suggestions on how to incorporate accent marks as a temporary crutch to help dyslexic children to read.
5.I have stated how to teach some of the most difficult concepts to dyslexic children without encroaching on the study time.
6.I have just started lessons suitable for dyslexic children.
I am not writing my url here as my message may not be accepted. Please find me in face book under my name :Luqman Michel and visit my blog. Pass it on to parents of dyslexic children so all parents with dyslexic childen may benefit from my experience.
Feel free to write to me at my e-mail address given to the managers of this site.