7 year old writing backward, what could cause this?

Question

This child writes everything from right to left with all of the letters backwards. It looks like writing viewed through the backside of the paper. Her teacher says there is nothing wrong, but I'm worried.

Answer 1

There are multiple things it could be, but I would look at autism or dyslexia. There are many forms of autism, and I do believe this os one of the signs. Dyslexia usually includes reading things backwords, so ask how she reads things.

It could be a phase. Some kids are bored with what they're learning, so they try new ways to do things they already know.

Answer 2

I agree it sounds more like dyslexia than autism. A few letters is typical at this age but all of them she needs to be seen by your doctor and an ophthalmologist.

Answer 3

dyslexia

Answer 4

I wrote like this from 5-7 years of age. i turned out fine!

Answer 5

This is not that unusual.  I used to help out with sunday school and one little girl always wrote her name perfectly backwards.  Several of the other kids would sometimes do it (including my own son).  These kids were a little younger, though, about 5.  I would probably be a little worried that she's still doing it at 7, but if she is developing and learning normally, and her teacher says everything's okay, then I would try not to worry too much and give it some time.

Answer 6

can she ryhme? Not being able to rhyme is a sign of dyslexia.

Answer 7

it sounds a litle bit like it could be dyslexia

Answer 8

sounds like she is being creative, try giving her something to do to get her creativity out.she may also be bored with her work she might be gifted and the work is to easy.

Answer 9

no it is not autism trust me i know all bout that. it could possibly be dyslexia(not sure if i spelled that right). also  young children do write like this often and its really nothing to worry about !

Answer 10

he is possessed, i suggest to preform an exorcism on him.

Answer 11

Ask her teacher when you can get her tested for dyslexia

She maybe two young

This is a sing

Can she read upside down

She should be tested soon, I think 2nd or 3rd grade

Some children out grow this

Other have dyslexia

I would say, it could by dyslexia

Answer 12

Kids either a genius or a moron.... only time will tell.

If the kid realizes its backwords and just doing it because she can s***w with you and the teacher = smart.

If the kid cant tell what all the fuss is about = moron.

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Has she been tested for any form of autism?

There are many different forms. In some cases it gives the person abilities to do things that others cant or would find extremely difficult, but at the same time also limiting other things such as motor or social skills.

Her vision is not going to make her write in backwords reverse style.

Answer 13

Does your child read backwards too?  If so, it might be dislexia?  Not too sure!

Answer 14

DaVinci-ism, perhaps?

Answer 15

Dysgraphia is a possibility.

Best thing is to have the school educational psychologist do some testing on the child - and there may be further specialist testing required.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysgraphia