All you vision experts

[chasinRT]

What does it mean when a student is able to read all the letters, but reverses them (for example reads DOKV as ODVK)? Is that a referral for a vision fail or a referral to the school's literacy coordinator? Or both?

[kidzcare]

For the age group I'm with, I use the MassBat. Interesting question though

[OldDude]

What age?

[chasinRT]

What age?

2nd grade

[Flare, ASN, BSN]

i think it would need a chat with their teacher to see if it's something that the student does frequently in class too, or are they just rushing through your screening.

[mamahuff]

I would have a visit with the teacher also. There are also some questionnaires that are designed to be completed from the teacher's perspective. I would have the teacher to complete one, and also the parent to complete a parent questionnaire. I would re-screen, put this info together and then decide whether to refer. I am leaning toward a referral. This child could have a visual processing problem. Here is a link to a wonderful parent/teacher questionnaire. Vision Therapy Forms | Kansas City Vision Performance Center, Vision Therapy, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Neuro-Optometry

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[OldDude]

i think it would need a chat with their teacher to see if it's something that the student does frequently in class too, or are they just rushing through your screening.

...agree. If it's something that only occurred during the screening I wouldn't worry about it but if there are reading and or writing reversals in class a dyslexia screening would be in order. 2nd grade is about as soon as dyslexia can be identified versus developmental issues.

[SnowyJ, RN]

I generally isolate the letters if the child has difficulty with sequencing. It could just mean they are rushing, or it could be something more in line with dyslexia. I would mention it to the teacher, and re-screen in a few months.

[mamahuff]

Sorry- I forgot to add this. To get to the form I am referring to, click on "30 Question Symptom Checklist".