Faithnomore Report post Posted July 17, 2007 Hi, just like to get some thoughts on problems we're having with DS2. DS1 has AS and we've been through/going through hell with his schooling. Now DS2's school report has flagged some similarities with DS1, disruptive when bored, refusing to do work that he deems to hard, working better in 1-2-1 or small group situations, lack of concentration, unable to sit still for long, easily frustrated. He has problems with reading, writing and spelling and retaining information, I think he may also have some fine motor skill problems. His behaviour in general is fine and he has no problems at playtimes (unlike DS1). At home in general he is fine although he does have a very bad chewing problem, he chews just about everything he can. His toys don't last 5 mins, he chewed the sky remotes, my nice oak tables, the futon, his bed, my cushion covers, his clothes and his nails, just to name a few things - he actually bit one of his toe nails off! He's also a very messy eater and would rather use his fingers than cutlery, he goes to school with breakfast down him every day. He has never really liked wearing clothes either, on a non school day getting dressed involves just a pair of trousers. School are assessing him for dyslexia, but I'm not sure whether to be concerned about him in general. He's almost 7 and compared to DS1 he is much easier to deal with. Is it worth getting him assessed or could all of this be down to dyslexia? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted July 17, 2007 Think I would consider assessment, though really you should go with your gut feeling. Afraid I don't have any expereince of dyslexia so can't comment there, if the school are undertaking assessments they may well pick up other things. Clare x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
