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Hi, I usually post on the pre-k and k boards but I have a
concen with my daughter who is almost 8 and entering 3rd
grade in the fall.

When she was in kindergarten she could recognize all her
letters and tell me what sound they made or tell me the
letter that made a sound. She started out as a good
reader and strong writer in 1st grade. Half way through
the year she began to fall behind. She got some extra
reading and writing help from our Reading Recovery teacher
at our school and things were improving. Then in 2nd
grade she was still somewhat a little behind and began to
HATE anything that had to do with reading and writing.

I've been raising her alone for most of her life and I
have "babied" her and felt like it was my fault because
she just seems lazy and is very stubborn. We also thought
maybe it was her eyes. Her step Mom just called to let me
know they took her to the eye doctor and she has 20/20
vision. They also realized she doesn't know her
letters!?!?!?!

The only letters I am aware of her getting confused were
the b and d. Her dad is dyslexic, ADHD and had a learning
disability as a child. Can it take until a child is 6 or
7 before something like dyslexia or LD to show up?

Thanks for any imput!

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