lindy-lou

Hi all

I've been contacted by my case officer and the Health Assessment Service have asked for further medical examination relating to my son's dyslexia.

Has anyone been in this situation where a child has a learning difficulty and is this likely to lead to visa refusal??

Very worried!!

anthonykirby

Try to stay calm - I know that when the case officer wrote to me because I needed to send more proof of my relationship with Zoe I nearly hit the roof and the only thing in your mind is the 'refused' word.

Cant really help other than that although I am sure if he is young and still in school it may not be a problem - he may be able to have specialist teaching as provided by Aus Gov't.

Hope this helps a little

Anthony

dotty

have mentioned on here before we have a friend with child who has dyslexia, however you cannot say that here its not PC (in schools). I do not know how it affects your immigration.

However dont bank on too much support in schools there is simply not the funding. They just took away her health care card despite she sees specialists almost monthly and requires medications permanently. Lots of kids like this here cant get much help, all I would say is Look at as a parent are you prepared to do the programmes yourself at home as that is often what happens. Also cost of specialist treatment here is not cheap. Waiting lists for Public (free) help are full so private is the way and you Pay a lot. should not be a problem if you have lots of time and money to invest in the problem but just be aware its far from ideal here helpwise.

Wishing you all the best.

Rob&Marisa

I& hubby will be applying after xmas and have a son with dyslexia, though no one has replied to my first question on forum. I don't know if my son's dyslexia will warrant too much attention as he doesn't receive separate funding in school and therefore shouldn't take away funding from a nz child. I have been told of this before and think it may be prident to have my son's dyslexia test updated before he has his medical. However I would love to hear how you are doing. I am a nurse and have a job offer - don't know whether this may sway the balance in our favour!
best wishes,
Marisa

chris hogan

Hi all I have a brother (38)and a daughter(16)who are dyslexic yes they both struggled in school but with support from all around them they have gotten through.My brother runs a small buisiness not rich but comftable (my spellings are going now Lager to blame)my daughter had her NVQ1 in hairdressing before she had left secondary school.I'm sure that if you told DIMA that your child would recieve some kind of private tuition that may swing it some in your favour.I am no expert by any stretch of the imagination this is just an opinion I have, having grown up with dyslexia.I would though suggest expert help from maybe the dyslexia assoc.How it affects health care card I don't know the mind boggles dyslexics have trouble reading ,writing and arithmatic they are not Ill or a danger to themselves or others.It appears to me that because a dyslexic will sit at the back of the class and not disturb anybody they are left to their own devices and forgotten,whereas a child with ADHD is likely to distrupt others they will get the help and support that is required and needed of course for their condition.:lecture:

bondipom

How is your appication going?

dobbo

we have recently found out that 2 of our 4 sons are dyslexic it wasnt mentioned in the medical and i never thought to mention it as it doesnt affect their health just their ability to read and spell. we have been granted our visas and leave in 8 weeks

juliet

chris hogan

Well done the Dobbos with your help and support your boys will be o.k.We found it was teachers &L.E.A.who will not admit that dyslexia even exists,they put it down to laziness or daydreamers,
which led to some ridicule for our daughter.It's support and encouragment they need.We fly to Perth 7 Nov can't wait

dobbo

Thanks for that i find that we have to give our boys a lot of support homework etc have bought special reading books for them also they are allowed spellcheckers in school have also told them that academic results arent everything, our 2nd son is a very talented rugby player at 11 yrs old and would like a sports related career. No 3 son was noted to have a high IQ but hates reading and spelling but has a brilliant memory and very good at building things knex, lego hoping that oz will give them a good lifestyle but we will continue to support them with their education
good luck in Perth we are off to Brisbane

all the best
Juliet