Re: Dyslexia, Learning Delayed, Lazy or just Stubborn???

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I just wanted to mention something even though I may get
boo'ed off the board for even saying it: Emotional or medical
problems may be involved rather than reading/vision. If she
knew her letters and sounds at kindergarten and "doesn't
now," maybe she is having other issues. A problem with a
teacher. Problems adjusting to a new stepparent. A new
sibling. Lack of attention. New visitation arrangements. A
change of housing. More pressure to do well at school. A bump
on the head or some other (non-vision) related disease
(effects can be delayed).

Since I obviously don't know the particulars of your
situation, I would encourage you to think about any major
life changes or illnesses your daughter has gone through
since these problems started--even though she may seem well-
adjusted, she may be holding something inside. And what may
seem minor or smooth to an adult can be tramatic to a child--
even when they seem calm and understanding about it.  

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