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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 09:45

Hi my wee one who is almost 6 is struggling very much with her reading, writing at school, I've read that this is still too young to test for dyslexia as they are still developing but last night she was soundin out and saying letters that weren't even on the page and I asked her if she saw those letters on the page and she said yes. Does anyone know of anywhere I could go for her to be tested or any other options welcome.

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[quote=d00dles][quote=honeymunster]JPS have a dyslexic unit (Jumeriah Primary school) they used to do testing there, .. there is also a optician ( he is a specialised optician but I cant remember t...

Hi thoughtful, do you mind pass my information to both teachers, my 16 years boy is also dyslexic and has learning difficulties and want a tutor form him... we’re moving back to Dubai from Canada end of the year and trying to plan a head for everything. Thank you My email; [email protected]

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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 13:41

JPS have a dyslexic unit (Jumeriah Primary school) they used to do testing there, .. there is also a optician ( he is a specialised optician but I cant remember the word!! :-) JPS also organise appointments for him his name is Keith Holland, he is very good and looks at all options if the children are struggling, maybe it is too young to be tested but the earlier you can sort things out for her the better! follow your instincts as a mum !! Well GEMS Dyslexia Unit "used to be" the best until Phillipa Bodien was there. She had a very good team of three very good Dyslexia teachers. Phillipa left, retired maybe and soon after, her team also left. People started pulling their children out from the school and DU and I believe these teachers are now giving private lessons. I wonder if there is any way of contacting them. I know for sure because they did wonders with dyslexic children at school. If anyone else has any information, please do share. I know all of the dyslexia teachers mentioned above very well, if you want to get in touch I can pass your details on to them. Many young children display signs of confusion over letters, (especially b, d, p, q), and misreading at this young age is also quite common. That said, if your gut instinct is that something is not quite right, then have it checked out. Children can be tested for dyslexia from the age of 6. My own daughter was tested when she was about 7 (it took me a year to get the school to arrange for her to see an Educational Psychologist). As a mum, you know when something is not right. Take it to the experts to check, don't give up until you have a satisfactory answer. Hey Thoughtful, Thanks so much for sharing this. Cheers, D Have passed your details on. x

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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 13:18

I can be wrong but I think Keith Holland died couple of months ago.

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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 10:40

JPS have a dyslexic unit (Jumeriah Primary school) they used to do testing there, .. there is also a optician ( he is a specialised optician but I cant remember the word!! :-) JPS also organise appointments for him his name is Keith Holland, he is very good and looks at all options if the children are struggling, maybe it is too young to be tested but the earlier you can sort things out for her the better! follow your instincts as a mum !! Well GEMS Dyslexia Unit "used to be" the best until Phillipa Bodien was there. She had a very good team of three very good Dyslexia teachers. Phillipa left, retired maybe and soon after, her team also left. People started pulling their children out from the school and DU and I believe these teachers are now giving private lessons. I wonder if there is any way of contacting them. I know for sure because they did wonders with dyslexic children at school. If anyone else has any information, please do share. I know all of the dyslexia teachers mentioned above very well, if you want to get in touch I can pass your details on to them. Many young children display signs of confusion over letters, (especially b, d, p, q), and misreading at this young age is also quite common. That said, if your gut instinct is that something is not quite right, then have it checked out. Children can be tested for dyslexia from the age of 6. My own daughter was tested when she was about 7 (it took me a year to get the school to arrange for her to see an Educational Psychologist). As a mum, you know when something is not right. Take it to the experts to check, don't give up until you have a satisfactory answer.

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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 16:00

For my lovely girl :) Thanks desert rose. . Do I know you?

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Latest post on 28 April 2013 - 22:32

For my lovely girl :)

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Latest post on 28 April 2013 - 22:31

Thank you for all replies and recommendations. I am still hping that it is just that she is still young and I was very concerned to read about possible recommendations to a psychologist, I don't that is quite necessary just yet for trouble reading and writing. thanks again. Lynn, dont be scared about the mention of a psychologist. It would be an educational psychologist you would see with your daughter purely to asses her learning strengths and weaknesses. Its nothing sinister. Honestly. :)

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Latest post on 27 April 2013 - 17:28

Thank you for all replies and recommendations. I am still hping that it is just that she is still young and I was very concerned to read about possible recommendations to a psychologist, I don't that is quite necessary just yet for trouble reading and writing. thanks again.

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Latest post on 27 April 2013 - 04:25

She is an educational consultant who does an assessment and is able to provide an intensive program to close the gaps before the child goes to a psychologist. Why would you want to 'close any gaps'? Surely this will impair the results of an EP's assessment that might leave you with a misdiagnosis? We used Christa Strauss. The cost was K5, not covered by medical insurance. Whoever you decide to go with, make sure that they are registered properly with the KHDA so that the report is regognised and any 'recommendations' (use of computer/reader/scribe/extra time in tests) can be implemented. Deeva, The point is to "close the child's gaps" so that they don't have to go to a psychologist ultimately. In most schools in the Western countries, if children are struggling with reading/literacy, they do an intervention program first to inject them/boost them with the lacking skills. This is the first step. Only after that are they moved on to the next referral point if there is still no significant progress. In Dubai you always see schools jump the gun and recommend struggling kids to a psychologist. It's like referring someone with a splinter to a surgeon IMHO.

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 21:25

Try the Dubai Community Health Centre on Beach Road. We had my son assessed for speech and language there by a lady called Ruba Tabari. The Dubai Community Health Centre is no longer on the Beach Rd but has moved close to Lamcy Plaza. I believe the old phone number still puts you through. Ruba Tabari now works independently. Meg Klien, Bhakti Ayrton and Karen Shiels have all left and moved to The Developing Child Centre.

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 20:44

6 is still very young, and any assessment you have now is highly likely to yield different results in 2 years time. Some kids develop skills early on, some when expected and others just take a little longer. However, I totally appreciate your concerns. Have you looked at Toe By Toe, it has been recommended on here before and having used it can say it has made a massive difference to our dd. You can order it online, ours came from book depository and deliver here foc.

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 20:16

She is an educational consultant who does an assessment and is able to provide an intensive program to close the gaps before the child goes to a psychologist. Why would you want to 'close any gaps'? Surely this will impair the results of an EP's assessment that might leave you with a misdiagnosis? We used Christa Strauss. The cost was K5, not covered by medical insurance. Whoever you decide to go with, make sure that they are registered properly with the KHDA so that the report is regognised and any 'recommendations' (use of computer/reader/scribe/extra time in tests) can be implemented.

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 16:55

Thanks Madamrose. Why do you rate Francesca McGreary so highly? I highly recommend getting an assessment done with Francesca McGeary. She is an educational consultant who does an assessment and is able to provide an intensive program to close the gaps before the child goes to a psychologist. Her number is 050 323 1251.

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 16:54

I def agree re Francesca.

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 16:40

I highly recommend getting an assessment done with Francesca McGeary. She is an educational consultant who does an assessment and is able to provide an intensive program to close the gaps before the child goes to a psychologist. Her number is 050 323 1251.

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 14:42

Try the Dubai Community Health Centre on Beach Road. We had my son assessed for speech and language there by a lady called Ruba Tabari.

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 13:52

Actually, looking at The Lighthouse Arabia in more detail, it does not seem as though they have much background in education..... :-(

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 13:28

I am going through a similar thing at the moment, and I want to get my son assessed. A 'psychoeducational assessment'. Was wondering if anyone had experience of this in Dubai? I was initially planning on having the assessment done in Australia when we return for our summer holiday. But have just come across the website for 'The Lighthouse Arabia', who are based in Dubai, and they seem to offer the type of assessment I am after. I like the sound of TLA assessment because their assessment proceedure includes a school visit (maybe this is a bad thing though, and their assessment should be completely independant?). But they are expensive - 7000DHS! Has anyone had experience with Lighthouse Arabia? Or experience somewhere else in Dubai that they recommend? Or is my best bet waiting until we return to Australia? Thanks in advance!

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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 09:29

Christa Strauss is an Educational Phsycologist. She works out of Knowledge Village. Her mobile number is 0504549096. Please reach out to her (or any other professional) in order to establish the appropriate age to test for dyslexia. From a very young age (5 - 6 years) out son used to mix up his B's and D's. He also used to make up the end of the sentance when he was reading (instead of reading what was written on the page). We were told not to worry as he did not (still doesn't) have left or right dominance, ie. he is ambidextrious {spelling?}. Anyway, to cut a long story short, he is dyslexic. We have only had a proper diagnosis for a year (he is 16 now). I wish that I had not followed the advice of his teachers and OP's and had him tested properly years ago.

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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 20:48

I do not know anything about this subject Dyslexia . My son at age 4.5 years, we were told by his nursery in the UK he was left handed. He was having speech therapy as he was not speaking much before he started school while at nursery at this young age and within 8 weeks of starting normal school he improved his speech as suspected he had a great vocabulary but did not speak much at this early age. Reading did not really kick in until 8 years old and having had 3 children who were /are fine at school I would say my experience is , proper reading really starts at 8 years old. Yes maybe before this age they are reading by memory, I think the demands from society to achieve early may not always be the best. My son would only do what he needed to when studying but I know when he gets into the working world he will do fine. He is right handed, not left as we were told, he speaks confidently on many subjects as has been in debating teams, he reads things he is interested in from politics to economics and anything in between. All 3 children have and are doing well at school She is only 6, yes I know one needs to keep an eye if there could be a bigger issue but hopefully in her case she is fine. Good luck and don't get caught up in the rat race of keeping up with the Joneses. Hi my wee one who is almost 6 is struggling very much with her reading, writing at school, I've read that this is still too young to test for dyslexia as they are still developing but last night she was soundin out and saying letters that weren't even on the page and I asked her if she saw those letters on the page and she said yes. Does anyone know of anywhere I could go for her to be tested or any other options welcome. <em>edited by McB on 24/04/2013</em>

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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 20:29

Keith Holland is a behavioural optometrist. Keith visits Dubai on a regular basis. You could contact him to find out when he next will visit. As far as I'm aware there are no other behavioural optometrists in Dubai. My son was diagnosed dyslexic and Keith at the time was fully booked but he was kind enough to advise me on someone I could see when I was home in Australia. We took both our children for tests when back home, one had convergence eye problems which caused problems with his reading, unable to follow the words on a line, skipping lines etc. The other had a spacial problem and needed to hold the book very close and said the words moved. Both had special exercises and vision programs to follow and it has worked brilliantly. Definitely worth seeing him. It may not be dyslexia, it might just be a beahvioural optometry issue. My eldest son went from never reading books to not putting them down, I couldn't believe the difference it made for him. http://www.keithholland.co.uk/index.html <em>edited by TimTam on 24/04/2013</em>

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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 12:23

keith holland is awesome! (uk based though?)

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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 11:53

JPS have a dyslexic unit (Jumeriah Primary school) they used to do testing there, .. there is also a optician ( he is a specialised optician but I cant remember the word!! :-) JPS also organise appointments for him his name is Keith Holland, he is very good and looks at all options if the children are struggling, maybe it is too young to be tested but the earlier you can sort things out for her the better! follow your instincts as a mum !!

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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 11:39

Thanks, Yes her teachers are aware of the issues.

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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 10:52

kids first....although they r too young for testing. perhaps check that your lil one actually recognises all of the graphemes.... may be getting confused in teh meantime, if you are concerned, keep a log but dont worry yet, misreading is often normal atthis age. check the recognition cnd correlation first. has the teacher expressed any concerns?

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