Hi
It is sad that the education system is inflexible. Unfortunately
resources are limited. Personally I think being held back a year is
not a great problem unless he is obviously in the smartest 30% of his
class.

It is a sad fact that if you are a triangular peg trying to fit in a
square hole life will be difficult. Also it is important to remember
that many of the most important things in life are not taught in the
classroom.

Finally if you really are unhappy about how this principal is treating
you perhaps it would be wise to investigate other schools.


Regards

Don

--- In dyslexiaclub@y..., "mynewlife67" <mynewlife67@y...> wrote:
> Hi Everyone.
> I am looking into having my 6 year old tested. He has a genetic
> birth defect called Velocardiofacial Syndrome. Along with that
comes
> a host of problems, including learning disabilities. I am concerned
> that he may have dyslexia. He is being held back in school. They
> told me that he is having problems putting letters and the sounds of
> those letters together and when he wrote the alphabet for his
teacher
> (they test them at the end of the year) his letters were perfect,
but
> turned backwards. One I maybe looking too hard for problems, or two,
> he may seriously have a problem that we need to deal with. The
> school system says that they won't test him until school starts. I
> want him tested now. His principal says "Another year of
> kindergarten will help if he is dyslexic" I disagree with him.
> I am looking for someone to tell me where to start. HELP!!!
>
> Sincerely,
> mynewlife67