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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you want to work with him on it at home, this is a good resource - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-spelling/

My ds was diagnosed with a form a dyslexia that results in horrible spelling.  He is able to read very well (decode), but has poor writing (encode).   And reading did not come easy to him, but he did eventually figure it out and now reads at a high level.

We paid out of pocket for testing at Mindwell.  It showed a very specific phonological processing disorder.  It was helpful to understand what was going on with him.  [/quote]

Thanks for mentioning this.

Having similar issues with 8 yo DC. Reading came slowly and painfully, but it’s coming. Writing and spelling and still very problematic. Going to Mindwell for testing later this year. Good to hear they were able to pinpoint the problem for your DC.[/quote]

We live in this neighborhood too. Reading at O level in second.  Doing well in Math.  Spelling and writing are a challenge.  Unsure whether it’s ADHD or “dyslexia” of some sort or both…?  Headed to Mindwell next week.   [/quote]

Just chiming in to say I also have an 8 yo 2nd grader reading at level O, diagnosed with ADHD in first grade, went back this year due to continued challenges in writing/spelling and just diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia. I knew something wasn’t write when learning basic reading was so hard, but DC was able to learn to read at grade level by the end of first grade so didn’t retest until this year when the spelling was not improving.

We used Mindwell both times and really pleased with the level of detail in their testing for the dyslexia and dysgraphia.

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Are you sure you’re not talking about my kid?  Wow.  Too similar sounding!

We will see what the evaluation uncovers.  Which person at Mindwell did you use?  Curious.  TIA. [/quote]

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