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World of Dyslexia Advice Line and Discussion Forum


Subject: Dyslexia at School and University


Author:
Swiss_88 (Scared)
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Date Posted: 09:42:04 04/28/12 Sat
Hello everyone,

I am a recent student who has just finished his undergraduate program. I really wanna point out that it is hard to finish such program with hardly any help beside what you can master in families and friends. It is hard but I am very happy to have been able to do so much.

I have even taken the time to publish some of my work I had written for the university. In it, you will find many grammatical and reasoning errors. However, I think it is a good means to understand the difficulties that dyslexic student at University and other schools have. This offers a lens for you as a primary source so that you can perceive some basis for any solutions that you wish to find. The book is called "Academic Work from a Dyslexic Undergraduate...".

If you want more information, click on the link: Support independent publishing: Buy this book on Lulu.

Or visit the link: http://www.lulu.com/shop/pierce-lohman/academic-work-from-a-dyslexic-undergraduate%E2%80%A6/hardcover/product-20090469.html

I wrote and prepared this book with the hope to help future university students to find some errors and attempt to correct themselves from the start by using the experience I have accumulated in this book.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I would be more than happy to answer.

Cheers,

Pierce
Subject: When i was young i had dyslexia


Author:
susan
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Date Posted: 04:08:32 04/19/12 Thu
When i was a young girl i too had bad dyslexia .I had to go to a specail school to get myself sorted out. Still there are people who look down upon you . iv just done a A level course it may have taken me some time to do it .But i passed every thing is possible you have to believe in your self.But saying this its still very hard to get a job though people still have this thing that makes a person like myself look as if they are stupid .we are not its just it might just take a litle while to do it . People need to know that just because you had or do have a problem ,it does not mean their is some thing wrong with you .iv worked hard to be the person i am today.I had lots of troubles with reading and writing , I found out that if you try to read every single day you tend to move forwards and if you go and read the the same thing over and over again this helps you to remmber what has been told it may take time and get a bit borring but it is worth it in the end . Thank you for reading this
Subject: research about dyslexia


Author:
tberend
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Date Posted: 12:10:55 04/15/12 Sun
I've spent the last 18 months working on my thesis, focused on how to remediate dyslexia. my approach has been driven by writings of Joe Torgesen and Diane McGuinness, which puts me on the positivist side of the reading wars.

i kept a blog during my 'literature review' period, mostly to keep my thesis advisor up-to-date. perhaps it can be useful to parents who are wondering about what the research says about dyslexia and reading disability.

it's best to start with the OLDEST posting - it talks about a remarkable multi-year study conducted in Florida starting in 1995. the rest of the blog tries to explain the findings from that study.

http://hearinghub.ca/wp_tom/?p=4
Subject: At home dyslexic programs


Author:
Jennifer S
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Date Posted: 12:10:52 04/04/12 Wed
Anyone have any experience with computer programs for dyslexic kids to be used at home? We are in an Orton based tutoring center for $8K a year and can't afford it anymore. Not looking for technology assist just reading fluency and spelling tutoring for home use. There are so many programs.
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Subject: short term memory


Author:
D SHARP (IDEA)
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Date Posted: 05:20:59 04/14/12 Sat
I OFTEN USE MIND MAPS AND DIAGRAMS TO HELP WITH SHORT TERM MEMORY.COLOUR CODING ALSO WORKS WELL. I also try and present informstion in patterns rather than standard work sheets.
Videos and tapes are also useful for dyslexic learners.
Subject: Local Contacts For People/children In South Africa


Author:
Kerry-Lee Kelly (Postive)
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Date Posted: 10:31:46 04/08/12 Sun
Local Contacts

Dore Dyslexia
Web: http://www.dore.co.za

Speld SA
Web: http://www.speld-sa.org.au


Home Schooling:
http://www.south-african-homeschool-curriculum.com

http://www.pestalozzi.org
Legal support and defence fund for home education



Tutors
Gifted Dyslexia
http://www.gifteddyslexia.com

Edublox reading and learning centre
http://www.edublox.com


Help for the left-handed child or student
http://www.lefthandlearning.co.za


Irlen Syndrome
Irlen Specialist in South Africa
Contact: Martelean Venter
Phone: 012348 6883


Phonics and Maths books & programmes Maths:
Box n Dice
http://www.boxndice.co.za

Maths you see
http://www.mathusee.com


Phonics
Explode the code phonics books
Books 1- 3 suitable for grd 1
Books 4 ? 6 suitable for grd 2
http://www.loot.co.za
http://www.kalahari.com
Subject: Newly Diagnosed 7 Year Old


Author:
Mom2six
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Date Posted: 08:40:46 03/14/12 Wed
My 7 year old son is in 2nd grade and just diagnosed with reading disorder and a disorder of written expression outside of his school. How do I approach his school with this information? He attends a private Catholic school but they have been helping him this year and seem willing to help. I am unsure if I contact his teacher or the principal. Should I request and IEP initially or talk to them first about the diagnoses? Thanks for any help
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Subject: 8 year old told by teacher "I don't have that confidence in you..."


Author:
Lisa
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Date Posted: 07:38:45 03/14/12 Wed
Yesterday I had a meeting with my sons regular classroom teacher, his special day class teacher and his math teacher. I have been concerned about re-integrating my son back into a regular classroom for 4th grade or he will have to be bussed to another school that is almost 10 miles away. He is ADHD (and on medication) and dyslexic, and this has been our goal since last year. It wasn't much of a meeting... During a 45 minute meeting, I was able to speak once for about 3 minutes and was interrupted twice by his regular teacher. It seemed to turn into a "let's tell this kid everything he does wrong" session with very little conversation directed toward me. After his SDC and math teachers told him they had confidence that he can "learn to focus better and get that reading level up", his regular classroom teacher looked right at him and said "I don't have that confidence in you that you will be able to do this in 3 months to be able to stay at this school". I am livid! That is fine if that is her opinion, but I really feel it was something she should have said to me in private, not to his face in front of his other teachers. I watched his whole body language just slump down in his chair. I am bound and determined to prove this woman wrong and could use any helpful advice I can get. Thank you.
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Subject: Dyslexia laws in MS


Author:
Melissa
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Date Posted: 06:42:59 03/17/12 Sat
My son is now in 6th grade and was held back a year. In second grade we had him transferred to a school that had a program called Texas Scottish Rites. They tested him and said he had STRONG dyslexic tendencies and he went through the two year program. He still struggles but I am told that MS does not recognize dyslexia as a learning disability so therefore they can not provide any accomodations for him. He is a very smart kid but his grades do not reflect that. My husband has had a job offer in Louisiana that we are strongly considering. I would like to find out how Louisiana public schools deal with Dyslexia. Do they recognize it as a learning disability and would he have a better opportunity for a level playing field if we do move. Can anyone tell me how to find this information?
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Subject: Reading


Author:
D Sharp
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Date Posted: 04:24:51 03/17/12 Sat
I am classroom assistant working in a secondary school and I like to appeal to the Dyslexic child's interest when reading . Let them discuss the book with you before you start reading together and also take turns to read- many dyslexic children enjoy being read to. Also let the student dictate the pace. allow plenty of time for your reading sessions.
Subject: tutor for dyslexics


Author:
Lena
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Date Posted: 03:25:48 03/10/12 Sat
Hi, my name is Lena Peiros. I am a tutor for dyslexic students. I can help and teach them how to read, spell and calculate. With my methods students usually reach their school grade level in 10-12 months.
Call me on 0402 065 154. First session is free. My rates are very reasonable.
Yours Lena
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Subject: overcoming Dyslexia


Author:
Feargal o lideadha
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Date Posted: 08:50:03 03/09/12 Fri
I really dont think Dyslexia is something to be overcome.
Feargal


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Subject: My sons dyslexia assessment


Author:
JP
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Date Posted: 05:49:27 03/01/12 Thu
Hi can anyone offer any help and advice to me,

My 8 year old son has just been assessed for dyslexia in school by a SEN teacher from the local secondary school.

I now have his report which suggests he has no specific learning difficulties.I am encouraged by this but I am still concerned and I was told a specific reading test was not done.

Is this usual not to have a reading test as this is his main difficulty?

The assessment he took was made up of 9 short tests,alliteration,rhyme,spoonerisms,non word reading test,naming speed (pictures),naming speed (digits),fluency(alliteration),fluency (rhyme),non phonological fluency(semantic).

There is a very strong family history of Dyslexia.
Am I worrying over nothing?
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Subject: NYC Dyslexia Study: Participants Needed


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 11:03:06 03/07/12 Wed
Are you interested in participating in research about DYSLEXIA?

Language researchers at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center are looking for:
• People who ONLY HAVE dyslexia
• People who HAVE dyslexia as well as another learning disability or multiple learning disabilities (ADD/ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc.)
• People who DO NOT have dyslexia, but have a PARENT, SIBLING, or CHILD with dyslexia

Information about the Research:
• This study involves mainly verbal and reading tasks
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Location: Brooklyn College

Eligibility:
• Age criteria: between 18 and 35
• Language: learned English before age 5

Compensation:
• Individuals who participate will be compensated $20 ($10/hour)

Please email rel-haddad@gc.cuny.edu or call 347-446-7838 if you are interested or would like more information
Subject: what works?


Author:
Katherine
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Date Posted: 22:21:31 09/05/11 Mon
My 8 yr old son has been tested at school and found to have a visual processing disorder (which we think is dyslexia) and symptoms of ADD. He has an IEP and goes to public school. I have spent almost $4000 on private tutoring in the last year and have very little to show for it (despite our tutor's best efforts). She's been using Seeing Stars and Touch Math. My son is not motivated -says he "hates" tutoring, and the tutor has to repeat things 5 times because he zones out when she's talking (which is what he does at school, too). Anyone been in this situation? Homeschooling is not an option for us. What has worked for you? Thanks
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Subject: I wanna get your opinion about dyslexia


Author:
NaHeon Kim
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Date Posted: 07:37:18 03/02/12 Fri
Hello,
I‘―m a university student from Korea majoring computer science and my friends and I want to make a program that can help people with reading disability just like dyslexia.
The reason why I send this email to you is to get your objective opinions about our idea based on real experience and confirm this so that it can be valid and useful to someone suffering from dyslexia. Please read the following details and let me know what you think. Also, I want to know what people with dyslexia really want to use.

[Phone/Web Reading Text Service]
(Objective) To implement a service reading text fast and easily to a person who cannot fully understand it on the web or the phone in real life

(Details)
1.A person might need help in reading to understand. If so, he or she could send the original text to the service on their computers and they could even do the same thing on smart phones. Taking a photo of the target passage and sending it is also accepted.
2.The reading service analyzes it and creates a voice file, reading that text.
3.The user chooses how to get the product beforehand. Getting it by phone calls, by email, or by downloading from the website are available.
4.By a phone call, the user could call the service whenever they want to hear the voice, vice versa.
By an email, the service sends the product to the user‘―s email account.
The user also can download the product on the website. There can be other functions useful on the web.

Please let us know whether someone suffering from dyslexia would want use this in their real life and of any other other practical services for them.
I'm looking forward to your suggestions!
Subject: Trouble at school


Author:
Rob Wintermute
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Date Posted: 15:11:37 01/31/12 Tue
I have a 8 year old daughter who is in the 2nd grade and is struggling with reading and spelling and her teacher is positive she is dyslexic. I want to get her tested but I need to save for the $700 test and am trying to wrap my head around thier diagnosis. On her own she writes stories and loves to look at books and tries to read but in school she struggles. Is their any advice out there to help me get what my daughter needs or is there something else i am overlooking?
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Subject: Am I dyslexic


Author:
Paulina
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Date Posted: 23:59:29 02/25/12 Sat
My 7 year old has not been diagnosed as dyslexic, simply he has dyslexic tendencies. My ex husband, was classed as dyslexic. But, I am wondering, due to the fact that I struggle with my English grammar. Moved to spain and learning spanish and struggle with the same problem, Spanish Grammar. Is this a sign of dyslexia? My spelling is pretty good only the grammar effected my ability to become a doctor and get the grades.
Subject: Confidence Building Exercise


Author:
Sandra Greenwald (happy)
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Date Posted: 07:42:48 02/24/12 Fri
Besides writing a list of things I am good at and have difficulty with, I found that it helps to read a book before the exercise. For example, I chose 'Junkyard Wonders' by Patricia Polacco who happens to be dyslexic and master storyteller. The story is based on her life and each of the classmates she befriends in the story has something different about them. the teacher in the story wants them to seek out their "inner genius" that all of us have. She stresses that we should be proud of who we are. At the end of the story, I had the students I work with, write down in a paragraph what they think their "inner genius" is. Most of the students felt math and drawing were their best subjects. Many of the boys included playing soccer as well as basketball. Reading this particular story I find is a great icebreaker and less intimidating than asking a child to write their good and bad attributes.
Subject: Help for dyslexic granddaughter


Author:
Vicky Ford
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Date Posted: 14:49:12 09/17/11 Sat
I am wondering if anyone has had any success with Sylvan Learning Centers helping children with dyslexia. Our granddaughter is bright, curious and very intelligent and creative, but has been moved from her grade 4 class into a grade 3/4 split due to difficulties in the classroom. Dyslexia may not be the only issue as she may be ADD as well. But she is just so smart it is really frustrating that there seems to be no other way to teach these amazing kids in our small town.

We appreciate any help or advice given.
Thank you
Vicky
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Subject: A Breakthrough news from Asia: Kuala Lumpur


Author:
Yieng
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Date Posted: 02:06:48 02/18/12 Sat
KUALA LUMPUR: Early dyslexia detection programmes will be implemented in all nurseries under the Welfare Department before the year-end, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.

She said the ministry was working with the Dyslexia Association of Malaysia to prepare a module on the method of early detection of dyslexia among children.

“As the association has the expertise, it would be the smart partner of the ministry to create the pioneer project on the curriculum and module on early dyslexia detection at all nurseries registered with the department.

“I hope the module would be completed in the next five months for it to be distributed to the nurseries for application,” she told reporters after visiting a special Dyslexia Education Programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Maluri (SKTM) here yesterday.

Shahrizat said dyslexia was one of the areas of disabilities given attention by the ministry as the Welfare Department had identified children as the group which needed immediate attention at the early stage.

She said the problem which was not well known in the community, especially among parents and teachers, was seen as the major short-coming in assisting children in the category and early detection could help realise their potential abilities.

“Actually dyslexic children are not disabled persons; they needed to be identified early and parent and teacher guidance could optimise their ability,” she said. - Bernama
Subject: eclectic method


Author:
MA
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Date Posted: 05:28:26 02/16/12 Thu
I am trained in a certain world reknown method. While I was using that method (which was excellent for a start), with my first student, my wide reading on Dyslexia mainly on the web and from some books opened the doors so wide that my learning has never stopped. My reading has given me the opportunity to take the best from other methods and integrate it with the core method. Every child who comes to me is different and I realize I have to tailor the course according to each child's need. Reading widely has given me a choice of techniques I can choose from. So, my advise is pick and choose from various methods what suits your child/student.
Subject: What is my public school required to provide


Author:
Chris Z
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Date Posted: 07:36:41 02/12/12 Sun
My 7 year old son has been professionally diagnosed with the early symptoms of dyslexia. We have provided this informaiton to his elemantry school but have recieved a considerable amount of push back from the staff. The arguement they make is that he is doing well with his learning and maintaining good grades. We have noticed, however, that our son comes home from school complaining about how hard it is for him. We are concerned that his potential for higher learning is being inhibited by his dyslexia and that because the school is not providing adequate, specialized, instruction as it relates to his dyslexia, he may become discouraged and fall behind. My question is what can I request (demand - although I hate to use that word) from the school or, what is he entitled too? Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.
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Subject: Pls take a stand & give a voice 2 those of us who have Dyslexia &associated learning disorders


Author:
Andie Kabacinski
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Date Posted: 11:30:00 02/13/12 Mon
Hi, I'm seventeen years old & very intelligent, responsible, & eager to learn if given the chance.

I have been diagnosed with Profound Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dsygraphia, & Non-Verbal Learning Disorder.

I've attended public schools & they have "refused" to teach me. Yes, you've heard me correctly.

I have started a petition, only after years of losing a battle on my own. This Spring (2012) I will present this petition before the United States Congress & Senate. It's time for a change for students with Mild to Profound Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, & Non-Verbal Learning Disorder to be taught by Methodology in the public schools across the United States.

Please take the time to sign this petition, not only for me, but others you know; your son, daughter, brother, sister, nephew, niece, friend, or neighbor who deserves a free, high-quality, equal, & available public education under the Federal Law for students with Mild to Profound Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, & Non-Verbal Learning Disorder.

http://www.change.org/petitions/congress-senate-give-every-child-free-high-quality-equal-available-public-education

We thank you in advance for your help by taking a stand & giving us a voice in the public schools across the United States & Federal Government.

C.Springs
Subject: Maths and dyslexia


Author:
Lynne (helpful)
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Date Posted: 08:38:16 02/13/12 Mon
Hi, recently I have used an activity for shapes in maths. It is a multi-sensory approach and the resources are all around the home. When talking 3D shapes with your child try to use 'concrete' shapes to discuss. Your child can touch them, feel and see what each shape represents. I used a tube of Smaries for a hexagonal prism, a Tolberone for a triangular prism, tin of beans for cylinder, ball for a sphere, dice for a cube, box of tissues for a cuboid. There are so many. You could then ask your child to find the shapes around the home.
Let me know how you get on?
Subject: I'm dyslexic and suddenly have started having Algebra problems.


Author:
Cheshire Kat (Confused)
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Date Posted: 22:54:50 12/13/11 Tue
I'm in seventh grade and am in a early Algebra program. I am dyslexic, through I found my way in 2nd and 3rd grade. I haven't had a single problem since. I aced my last year math taks and they put me in Algebra, with a few other seventh graders but mostly eighth. I started out okay, but it's been a train too many to just be where I'm at. I'm barely passing and I can't focus on the problems. My head starts to hurt a lot. I've noticed in the past week or two that reading has been giving me a slight problem as well. My friends hardly try and sail right through it, but I feel like I'm alone in a storm. I go to my teacher and he helps a lot after school but I keep getting pushed back with every new part. It's frustrating and quite frankly, I feel a little angry. I try hard as I can and I am barely passing. I feel like at any given moment in Algebra I'm going to break down, and I think I possibly have an emotional disorder (both my mother and grandmother are emotionally unstable when a crisis or off meds) and I'm rather sick of feeling exasperated with myself and being down in the dumps. I'm sorry for ranting but could someone please help?
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Subject: NYC Dyslexia Research


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 09:09:58 02/10/12 Fri
Are you interested in participating in research about DYSLEXIA?

Language researchers at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center are looking for:
• People who ONLY HAVE dyslexia
• People who HAVE dyslexia as well as another learning disability or multiple learning disabilities (ADD/ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc.)
• People who DO NOT have dyslexia, but have a PARENT, SIBLING, or CHILD with dyslexia

Information about the Research:
• This study involves mainly verbal and reading tasks
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Location: Brooklyn College

Eligibility:
• Age criteria: between 18 and 35
• Language: learned English before age 5

Compensation:
• Individuals who participate will be compensated $20 ($10/hour)

Please email rel-haddad@gc.cuny.edu if you are interested or would like more information
Subject: Who would you recommend?


Author:
Lynda
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Date Posted: 10:27:59 02/07/12 Tue
I strongly suspect that my 11 year old son has some form of dyslexia. He does not show some of the obvious symptoms, but many of the other symptoms. For instance, he scores well in reading comprehension, and has no reversals, yet he has spelling difficulties, struggles with organization, and leaves out words when reading orally etc. My husband and I want to find testing for him from a true expert, someone who is familiar with less typical cases. We do not feel confident in the testing available in our area, but are willing to travel. We'll go wherever we need to for a really excellent diagnostician. Does anyone feel very strongly about the facility or person who tested your child? Is there a ranking system? Obviously we would research any suggestions before committing, so don't be shy about speaking up. All suggestions welcome!

Thank you :)
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Subject: Timed Math Test Problems


Author:
Paige (Frustrated)
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Date Posted: 07:37:43 01/19/12 Thu
My son is in first grade and has dyslexia. He is really struggling with his weekly timed math tests. His teacher provides the students with 2 minutes to complete 50 addition problems and he typically completes between 1.5 - 2 lines so he fails the quiz every week. The teacher continues to send home extra tests for him to practice and when he does those at home (with no time limit), he gets them all correct (or at most misses two problems) but it sometimes can take him 5-6 minutes to complete the whole test. We have mentioned this to his teacher, but she said the school requires him to complete the test in two minutes and that's the end of it. Keep in mind that we met with her and two other school officials after he was diagnosed (Oct 2011) and provided them with a copy of his test results. There is an entire page in there about Accommodations that may need to be made for him due to the dyslexia.

My questions are:

1. Could this timing issue for him be related to his dyslexia?
2. What can we do to help him with it?
3. And if it is, how do we best communicate this to his teacher and work something out with her so he doesn't keep failing his tests?

Has anyone experienced something like this before? If so, I would appreciate any input that you can provide. I am gathering information to take to our meeting with his teacher but am not sure of the best people to meet with when we go in...the teacher and principal? Or should the Vice Principal be there too? Or the school counselor? I don't know...when you're asking for accommodations for your child, who are the best people to have in the room?

Thank you!
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Subject: What options are there?


Author:
Stacy
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Date Posted: 09:16:00 02/03/12 Fri
My daugter is dyslexic and ADHA. She currently has an IEP plan at her school, but she isn't making enough progress. During the conference I had earlier this week with her first grade teacher, she informs me that I should give a lot of thought to holding my daughter back and not allowing her to proceed to the second grade. Although, given her recent evaluations this seems like the appropraite thing to do, I just can't bring myself to it. I have another daughter in Kindergarten who will be advanced to first grade next year. I cannot allow them to be at the same grade level. My daughter with dyslexia is already developing issues with her self confidence, I think having them at the same grade level would only increase the negativity. SO, what I have done is submitted an application to a local private school that uses the orton gillingham approach and comes by highly recommended. The issue at hand, other than praying she will be allotted a spot, is how on earth to pay for it. What options are there? Are there any education grants available for children in elementary with dyslexia? Anything? I don't know what to do at this point! Suggestions please!
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Subject: 15 year can read, but not out loud


Author:
john (Confused)
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Date Posted: 21:20:20 02/05/12 Sun
My son is a sophomore in High School. He has close to a 4.0, was recommended for gifted and talented grades 2-8, scored very high in the pre-SAT tests. We found out only this year that he has enormous trouble reading out loud. It's not because he doesn't want to. The teacher who told us said that he actually volunteers. We don't think he has Dyslexia because he would be able to read, comprehend and score so high on tests. He's never complained about not being able to read, but when we started having him read to us out loud, it's painful. Has anyone ever heard of this condition and is it related to Dyslexia in some weird form?
Thanks, John
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Subject: dyslexics get 'the big picture'!


Author:
rebecca (happy)
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Date Posted: 10:01:04 02/03/12 Fri
My son struggles with getting his good ideas down on to the paper in class. It
therefore appears to teachers, and one day it will be to examiners, that he
doesn't actually have any good ideas. Yet, when given a task to make as many
origami houses as they could in one lesson, and to receive a merit for each one
finished, most children in the class made 2 or 3 and coloured them in neatly.
Meanwhile, my 'big-picture thinker' was busy for the whole lesson making 25
houses out of folded paper and getting lots of merits for his group! It is this
sort of entrepreneurial thinking that somehow isn't channelled at school. The
targets to aim at can seem so unattainable for those already struggling with
literacy, and their own skills so woefully disregarded, that it is not
surprising that many children with dyslexia give up the game as unfair and just
stop turning up.

It is therefore vitally important that a teacher should ask a child how they
learn best and tailor the teaching appropriately.
Subject: Dylexic son not receiving help he is entitled to.


Author:
CM
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Date Posted: 12:15:16 01/02/12 Mon
Our 10 year old son was assessed by an educational psychologist in 2009 who concluded that he presented with a specific learning difficulty- Dyslexia. A number of recommendations were made including that our son would be referred to our local education board support services for help(Northern Ireland). This did happen only last year but lasted for a mere 8 months on a fortnightly basis for approxiamately 30 minutes. The one to one help was very benefitial to our son. The support teacher has also made recommendations in her report and like the educational psychologist report many of these recommendations are not being met by our sons primary school. We have asked for example that a computer package named in both reports be used only to be informed by the school that this package has been "lost" for some time! Even the most basic of recommendations such as not using white paper has not been implemented and no phonolgical program is in use! We feel that our sons needs are being completely ignored and that indeed he is being punished for being Dyslexic.
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Subject: Finding an advocate


Author:
Ruth Pickens (Fustrated)
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Date Posted: 20:23:16 01/18/12 Wed
We recently received a diagnosis from Scottish Rite Dallas that our 1st grader is dyslexic. We live in McKinney Texas. The public school system has agreed that she is dyslexic but wants to continue with the same teaching approach. We just can't seem to get her the additional tutoring that she needs. We have been struggling with this since the middle of kindergarten. At this point we are looking for an advocate who can help us out with this process. HELP!!!!
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Subject: Public or private school


Author:
Lisa (Confused?)
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Date Posted: 11:03:36 02/02/12 Thu
My dyslexic son is currently in 3rd grade at a public school with 30 kids in his class. Next year the class size goes up to 35. We have an IEP in place but I still feel that he isn't getting the attention he needs to move forward. We are looking at private schools with 20 max in 4th grade with a teacher and an aide. What is your experience with schools?
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Subject: Dyslexia is a medical condition, not a disease.


Author:
Yieng
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Date Posted: 05:37:41 02/01/12 Wed
Dyslexia is a medical condition, not a disease. With proper guidance and learning strategies, dyslexics can read and write well. Parents can sense symptoms of dyslexia in their children as early as five years old. However, most parents are either ignorance or not aware of dyslexia or were too busy to notice. Mostly prefer to wait, thinking their children would eventually pick up the writing and reading skills. Early intervention by detection and remedial programmes is essential to help dyslexics child to achieve in school and in life. Nevertheless, it is never too late for people with dyslexia to learn to read, write, process information and express themselves more efficiently.
Subject: Help with spelling lists


Author:
Sara
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Date Posted: 19:49:59 01/29/12 Sun
Hello, I have a 7 year old son, just started his third year of schooling (grade 2). I've been suspecting dyslexia for about 6 months now, and last year's teacher agrees. We are in Australia and the education system barely recognises dyslexia and does not support it. I think this years teacher though is some one I can work with, though I will probably have to educate her myself. I have to travel 500km with my son to seek a diagnosis and that will be at least 4 weeks away. For now, I could really do with some help on tackling the weekly 10 word spelling test. Hopefully, when we go for a diagnosis, we will get further advice then.
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Subject: myers irlen syndrome


Author:
janet
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Date Posted: 02:35:26 01/26/12 Thu
hi,I am currently studying for the advanced certificate in the teaching of dyslexia and have a child in our school who has been diaagnosed with myers irlen syndrome I wonder if anyone else out there has experience of this condition.I didn't realise that conditions other than dyslexia can cause children to have problems with words jumping about on the page, brightness of text etc that we usually associate with dyslexia
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Subject: Early Intervention-See things outside the classroom


Author:
Yieng
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Date Posted: 05:44:21 01/29/12 Sun
I am a mother of twin daughters age 4 ½ years old born premature. I only realized that both having delayed in speech at 3 years old and that was when it alarmed me to beware of any other 'hidden' learning difficulty. They were sent for speech therapy and assessment for dyslexia but the feedback was they were too early to be assessed as dyslexic since they don't know how to write yet and confusion between 'b' and 'd' is quite common in early stage. Nevertheless, looking at their slower progress as compared to other children, they advice me that early intervention is important to assist them. So I took the Certificate Course in Teaching Children with Dyslexia and found it very useful not only for teaching dyslexic child but also children with normal or slower progress.
I came to know about the ‘multi-sensory’ method. In order to implement different learning strategies and to prepare them to learn how to read, I brought the kids to places which will enhance their visual memories. We went to nearby playground and swimming pool, zoo, butterfly and bird park, animal farm, waterpark, hill land, lake and beach. All these with minimal cost and does not required any expensive trip. When we were back from each trip, I gave them new words and story book which will relate their memory to the alphabets. For example, show them a new word ‘Sea shell’ and it reminds them on their previous trip to the beach. It also helps to increase their level of confidence and let them see things outside the classroom.
Subject: Participants Need for NYC Dyslexia Research


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 21:53:11 01/19/12 Thu
Are you interested in participating in research about DYSLEXIA?

Language researchers at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center are looking for:
• People who ONLY HAVE dyslexia
• People who HAVE dyslexia as well as another learning disability or multiple learning disabilities (ADD/ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc.)
• People who DO NOT have dyslexia, but have a PARENT, SIBLING, or CHILD with dyslexia

Information about the Research:
• This study involves mainly verbal and reading tasks
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Location: Brooklyn College

Eligibility:
• Age criteria: between 18 and 35
• Language: learned English before age 5

Compensation:
• Individuals who participate will be compensated $20 ($10/hour)

Please email rel-haddad@gc.cuny.edu if you are interested or would like more information
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Subject: Print Inverted Reading and Writing Helps Some Kids


Author:
Stephen Round (happy)
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Date Posted: 20:22:37 01/19/12 Thu
As an Elementary School teacher it has always been my goal - and purpose - to help all students in my classroom become successful life-long learners. Reading and writing are essential skills that must be mastered early in the primary grades for this to happen.

Every year that I have taught, though, I encountered several seemingly bright students in the class who could not, using conventional reading instruction, learn how to read. No matter what intervention was made or how much extra time was spent with these eager to learn children, little or no progress could be made with them.

In all cases these children became more and more frustrated as the school year progressed, and some began to "act out" - simply because they couldn't deal with the frustration.

Completely by accident I discovered the primary cause of their problems - they were PI © (Print Inverted) readers and writers. They could only make sense of the printed word by viewing it Upside Down and Backwards !

It sounds impossible, I know. That's why I continue to record my work on video and post it (with the parent's permission) on my website http://www.pireading.com

The site will show you how easy it is to work with (rather than against) your child's natural abilities and talents.

I welcome any questions or comments.
Teacherman

Seeing is believing!
Subject: Dyslexia and other learning disorders


Author:
Darwin Jensen
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Date Posted: 10:12:22 01/14/12 Sat
If you live in the United States and have dyslexia or other learning disorders, ADHD, Autism, please visit our website at pthutah.com and crossinology.com. to learn more about Crossinology, Brain Integration Technique.

The above learning disorders are correctable.
Subject: dyslexia app


Author:
mary doogan (joyful)
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Date Posted: 12:18:03 01/08/12 Sun
I am dyslexic AND if I try to read in a car, I get car sick. Immediately.
With a programmer I developed an app for Smartphones for Twitter and reading text. I don't know why, but my dyslexia does not kick in AND I can read books that are in text format on my Smartphone (or tablet) on my commute.
It is called Fast Reading HyperTime you can go to www.affectivex.com to view the short video. Watch it for 35 seconds and you will understand it right away. There is a link to the App on Amazon. We are making one for iPhone and iPad too. Take 5 minutes.
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Subject: Talking Pen


Author:
Louisa
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Date Posted: 08:46:44 01/02/12 Mon
Has anyone ever used a talking Pen? I am looking in to using one with my eldest daughter who is dyslexic but would be interested to know if anyone has any comments?
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Subject: I am a private English teacher (English as a 2nd language)


Author:
Kimber
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Date Posted: 05:41:42 01/12/12 Thu

Hi I am a private English teacher. I am teaching English as a 2nd (sometimes 3rd) language in Europe. I just diagnosed one of my students (9 yrs. old) with dyslexia. I asked the mother, she said a teacher asked her last year at his school. It is a bit harder to tell when it is not their first language. But I digress. He is extremly bright and already uses a lot of self-taught techniques to get past the problem. However, they do not fix the problem, they compensate for it. It also hides the problem from others. First I would like to thank the people who have created this website. It is the best I have found. And a lot of the techniques will be good for most students. More importantly, if anyone has any additional suggestions I would be extremely greatful. This is all new to me (as a teacher). Thank you for reading,
Kimber
Subject: Do you have a young child with literacy difficulties?


Author:
Sandie (hopeful)
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Date Posted: 04:03:17 01/11/12 Wed
I am an experienced (7 years) private tutor ( mainly maths) working in Berkshire, UK. I am currently doing a course about teaching learners with Specific Learning Difficulties( mainly aimed at literacy) . As part of my course I am required to assess and tutor a child ( up to 10 hours). College would need to oversee one lesson. If you might be interested (no obligation) please contact me. Child does not need to be statemented or even identified already as having issues with reading. Rates VERY reasonable - possibly expenses only.CRB checked and references available.
Subject: struggle with child


Author:
MS. FRANCKE (SAD)
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Date Posted: 02:26:02 01/04/12 Wed
MY child is 14 years old and i strugle with him since he grow up.he is now in grade 8 he failed last year for the for the first time.every time his teacher told me that she gonna hold him back,but the end of the year he passed.But as a mother i am very concerned about my child life.when he was their by the primary school there were a teacher at there school who help him at the school.She always ask me how is he doing at high school ,i told her very bad ,then she feels very sad because she cant help him anymore.He likes to go to school not lazy because he wants to `work but can understand the work.he wants us to do the work for him.thank u i hope to year from u soon.
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Subject: 6 y/old son diagnosed with dyslexia. Not sure it's as severe as the teachers seem to think


Author:
Vicky (confused)
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Date Posted: 15:27:10 01/03/12 Tue
My son is a very bright boy. He loves learning about things and has an extremely good vocabulary for his age. There has always been a big problem with his writing. He was slow to learn how to hold a pencil well after his peers at school. After moving to year 2 at school he made no progress with his writing. He was kept in over break times to do writing and then it was sent home as even missing out on breaks he wasn't getting it done. I was informed a few times that even the head had gone in to tell him off for not doing his work. The poor lad is rarely naughty or disruptive. He fully participates in classroom discussions and enjoys learning about history etc. It was clear his recording isn't on par with his verbal skills and the tests the school did registered that he has a high IQ.

My problem is that i'm not convinced his ready is as big a problem as they say. We've always read his school books with him and it's only ever new words that seem problematic. I was told that he didn't know the alphabet and was recomended getting some magnetic letters for him to practice. Apart from 3 letters (2 backwards and 1 he knew phonetically not verbally) I always remember it myself by saying it and taught him to do it that way too. He hadn't been sent any books home since september and now they've moved him back a class and send him home with a reading book he breezes right through, he didn't struggle on a single word. Going through the records it looks like they've given him an easier book than he's had and read previously. I'm so confused, i don't want to have him struggling but i don't want him to get bored doing work that is too easy for him. It seems to me they are focusing on his reading skills when it's his writing that is the big problem as far as i can see.
Subject: 8 year old boy


Author:
Angie (Confused)
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Date Posted: 07:16:10 11/30/11 Wed
I have an 8 year old son who has excelled at just about everything he has tried. With the exception of literacy. I have been working with the school to help him in any way possible. A concern was never brought up in preschool or Kindergarten. Granted he wrote backwards I knew from being a pre-k teacher that this wasn't uncommon. 1st grade is where the concerns began. He still continued to write and then read words either jumbled up or backwards. Oddly he would also mirror words for example when given a spelling test he would write every word on the left side of his paper in the correct direction with a letter backwards here or there but then the right side of the paper he would write every word backwards. I then began folding the paper in half so he could only write on the left side. That helped. When meeting with the teacher I was told she didn't know what to do. She had not experienced a child like my son. We had him tested for a learning disability but test came back to show there was no issue there. He has all the fundamentals to be able to read. One interesting observation they made was that he is right handed yet holds his pencil and has the same mannerisms as a left handed person. They continued to help him in smaller groups outside of special ed. Some improvement was made but he is still failing at his grade level but was allowed to move onto 2nd grade. Now in 2nd grade we still experience the same problems. It almost seems worse since words and numbers are getting larger. His frustration is increasing as is mine. I was most alarmed when he was doing number comparison of less, greater and equal to. Every number on the left was read backwards and every number on the right was correct. What really blew my mind was that one of the questions was 29 and 29 and he was so sure that it was 92 and 29. How can that happen when clearly they are the same number! He now asks me to tell him which number is the the tenth so he knows what to say first. This is all very confusing for me. I have no idea how to help him. He is so smart I don't understand why he doesn't get this. He even told me the other day that he was in 5th grade reading because he was reading a book with and "E" on the binding for the volume. I was thinking what on earth would make you think you are in 5th grade reading. He says duh mom, it says letter E. That's the 5th letter in the alphabet! Weird! His school is on this whole wait and see approach. I don't want to wait and see anymore. His teacher and I had decided in October to wait until February to reevaluate. I emailed her this week and told her I was ready to move forward. She insisted that I first have him tested for inattentiveness. Which is nicely wording "ADD." I was not happy about that! Has anyone else experienced this issues with the school? I can't even understand how a reversal of letters and numbers turns into him just not focusing. He strives for perfection and really truly wants to learn and be like all his other friends. He even borrows chapter books from the library at school and fakes reading them just to fit in. That doesn't show me inattentiveness. Not to mention I feel if this was a concern it would have been brought up long before 2nd grade. I think he just feels like a failure because no one is teaching him the way he needs to be taught and he has become discouraged. Any input from anyone who has been down this road would be greatly, greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance,
Angie
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Subject: Son was right handed now is left handed


Author:
Chell
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Date Posted: 16:51:19 09/30/11 Fri
My 9 yr old has always written with his right hand. However he has struggled with it. He did not learn to read till middle of 2 nd grade. He now reads much better. He recently broke his right wrist. So we encouraged him to write with his left hand. It turns out that he really seems to be left handed. He draws better with his left hand too. I think that his writing and spelling will improve over time. Has anyone ever dealt with this kind of issue? Could he be dyslexic? I am looking a new writing curriculum for him to help him with this new skill. His spelling words were getting better. Then he got the cast off and went back to writing with his right hand and did horribly on his spelling test. So I have told him that for at least awhile I want him to stick to using the left. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Oh and he has 2 older siblings (11 and 12 yrs) who read and write just fine and a younger sibling (7yrs) who surpasses him in reading and spelling and another younger sibling(6 yrs) who also writes better, but is not reading yet. I am just not even sure what direction to go at this point. I have always just tried to help him as best I could, but with the break through of him using his left hand I am wondering if there is more I can do to help him. Thanks for any advice.
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Subject: Participants Needed in New York Dyslexia Study


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 13:34:33 09/25/11 Sun
Are you interested in participating in a study about DYSLEXIA?

Language researchers at Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center are looking for:
• People who HAVE dyslexia
• People with a PARENT, SIBLING, or CHILD with dyslexia
• People who DO NOT have dyslexia or any other learning disorders

Information about the Study:
• This study involves mainly verbal and reading tasks
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Location: Brooklyn College

Eligibility:
• Age criteria: between 18 and 35
• Language: learned English before age 5

Compensation:
• Individuals who participate will be compensated $20 ($10/hour)

Please email rel-haddad@gc.cuny.edu if you are interested or would like more information
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Subject: counting backwards


Author:
Zainab
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Date Posted: 00:50:20 12/28/11 Wed
I never knew my daughter could count so qiuckly and without mistakes until I introduced the game of counting forward to her! she did this very beautifully but then I didnt realise the kind of challenge counting backwards will pose when I told her to do it.
I have tried using the tools, I also used her left and right hands(she knows her left and right very well) to describe before and after where left is the number before and right is the number after.She should just put the number provided in between her two hands.
I also told her to put the picture in her mind i.e visualise the number and tell me if she could see in her mind's eye, the number before it.
These worked but she is not always as eager as she would be when counting forward.
I now make her fill in missing numbers on work sheets so she can master the art of slotting numbers before and after.
I will really appreciate it if anyone tells me a more magical way of doing this.
Subject: Exam support for dyslexic teenagers


Author:
Steph
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Date Posted: 06:55:06 11/13/11 Sun
Hello can anyone give me some advice please?
My child is in their final year at school and he is taking his GCSE examinations. We were informed in Primary school that he was dyslexic and he received lots of support. I have just received his report and i feel that during his examinations he is struggling and he tells me that he can never finish in time and gets frustrated with himself. Im going to have a meeting with his school and im not sure what support he should be receiving whether it be extra time or a reader. Can anyone please give me some information. Thankyou
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Subject: Support


Author:
carol
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Date Posted: 04:22:17 12/27/11 Tue
When I found out my son had dyslexia obviously I wanted to help him. A colleague told me about Stareway to Spelling which helped my son a lot. The only thing is you don't have the same patience with your own child. I tried to find someone in my area who would do the book with him but couldn't find anyone. This is the reason I completed the dyslexia course and the advanced dyslexia course so that I could go on to offer support and encouragement to other parents out there with dyslexic children. There is a wide range of material available you just need pointed in the right direction. Also schools in Scotland are different from England in the way you get refferals etc.
Subject: Dragonfly Worksheets and Games


Author:
Sally Collard
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Date Posted: 04:12:29 12/27/11 Tue
I have written two books for dyslexic learners (7 - 14 years old) - Dragonfly Worksheets and Dragonfly Games. These two books offer amusement, novelty and multi-sensory teaching to engage and promote learning. They also provide advice and guidance for adults, empowering them with the understanding to adapt each activity to meet individual needs, whilst still maintaining the elements of design which support the dyslexic learning profile.

My publishers (Taylor & Francis, UK) informs me that a number of books are sold outside the UK. As I prepare to update these books, I would be interested to hear from anyone who has used these books to discover how useful they have been, and, if you are outside the UK, whether there are any implications to this which I should consider in the revised editions.

My website is: www.dragonflyteaching.org or I can be contacted by email: sallyraymondcollard@yahoo.com.

Happy New Year to you all.
Subject: How to ask your parents for testing!?


Author:
Ashlie
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Date Posted: 18:42:11 12/05/11 Mon
I'm almost 14 and somehow I knew there was something different about me compared to my friends and classmates. I struggled with things that seemed easy to everyone else. My parents and even my best friend said I was being lazy and not trying hard enough..I was really upset and decided to do some research. I found that dyslexia was the thing that related to me the most. It was early August when I found out that the reason for my struggling could me dyslexia. I've just assumed that I've had it, but there's something telling me that I should be tested to se if I really am dyslexic. I haven't told my parents about this yet and I'm afraid too. I don't reely know how to ask for testing. I am really smart, but I have to try hard to make sure that a problem isn't noticed by teachers. For Te first quarter in the school year this year, I got straight A's with a lot of effort. How can I ask to be tested for dyslexia if it seems like there's no problem? Help!
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Subject: Free Website of Resources


Author:
teacher
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Date Posted: 05:08:24 12/26/11 Mon
I've been teaching kids with reading problems for over a decade. I've learned a lot of techniques that work, and none of them were things I learned in my education college. I see that new teachers are not learning what they should in college either. Parents can provide most of the help their children need, if they just knew what to do. So I've put most of what I know here http://www.everykidcanread.com
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