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World of Dyslexia Advice Line and Discussion Forum


Subject: How can i help my son with dislexia in 7th grade?


Author:
RC
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Date Posted: 22:56:10 09/20/11 Tue
My son is failing terribly in classes. I never fully recognized he had dislexia until recently.
1. He cant organize well.
2. He consistantly reverses letters in the middle of words (littel instead of little, for instance).
3. He frequently uses alternate words of the same sound which have different meanings (witch instead of which, for example).
4. When i say something is to the left, he looks/goes right.
5. He always comes home saying he has no homework, only to find out he is not doing much of it. We will find it apart from all his similar papers stuffed into a far corner of his backpack. Then, when he does do his homework, the answers do not make logical sense. We help him complete his homework, which is frustrating, to find out he didnt turn it in on time.
6. He has difficulty reading from the whiteboard in the classroom.
7. He is failing most of his "didactic" classes except for woodshop, and P.E.
8. I ask him daily to bring home his books, only to be disappointed with "I forgot."

I am throwing myself at your mercy to help me understand how to better deal with this. This is what i have read so far.

I should:
-Make an appointment with family doctor for him to see a psycologist (for detectiion of dislexia) Despite my wife and i not having the necessary financial means to do so.
-Talk with his teachers, and specifically ask them to move him to the front of the class. Ask them "not" to have him read aloud to the class from any textbook. Ask them to pre-print their homework assignments(instead of writing it on the whiteboard at the end of class). Ask them if he can have more time for tests. Ask them if he can not be tested on a timer (ie, writing for 10 minutes in English class). Ask the teachers if they can somehow offer praise for responses he may give, even if the are partially correct (to boost his self esteem).

-At home is where i need advice...

How can i help him when he doesn't bring home assignments, and due dates for the assignments?
How can i correct his grammar? Spelling? (With and without the use of Microsoft Word's spell-checker).
How can i get him to turn his assignments in on time?
What are good methods of teaching a dislexic child(English, History, Science, Math)?
How can i boost his self esteem while assisting him in the learning process?

Until this evening i had no idea i was going about it wrong. Yelling, raising my voice, grounding, taking away privaledges, etc... My eyes are welling up now considering he is my son, struggling, wanting to learn, but can't. I can't imagine how emotionally unstable he is, possibly thinking that he is mentally "stupid", and will never learn.

This last week, my wife an i have been getting onto him. I have really noticed the change in his behavior. If this were to continue, he would eventually do something terrible to himself i imagine. I love him and want to help him.

Please offer any suggestions to a father of 4 (13 year old son, 11 year old, 2 year old, and a 1 year old). Me and my wife have to mentally/physically do this for him, or he will fail terribly in academics and life(mentally, physically, and emotionally)...

RC
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Subject: Dyslexia


Author:
Nancy
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Date Posted: 06:48:22 12/24/11 Sat
Iam a primary teacher,and take class 3rd in my class there is a student who copy perfectly from black board but when it come to tests and exams he write very badly.he know that it is A B or D but not able to read and understands the whole words like "in","true","my", or numbers like "15", "16" etc.
Subject: Dyslexia


Author:
Barbara Spangler
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Date Posted: 00:40:34 12/24/11 Sat
My son was tested thru our school system a couple of yrs ago. I havent taken him to see a medical dr yet. He struggles alot with reading and spelling. I finally started to search more on dyslexia. He is gets frustated very easyily with reading and spelling. I would like some suggestions if possible. He is my 5th child.
Subject: Helpful Site


Author:
Lola
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Date Posted: 17:02:07 12/17/11 Sat
Just wanted to share about a great resources I found. My 8-year-old daughter is dyslexic and I wasn't sure what to do for her. I found this site called Easyread - www.easyreadsystem.com that is an innovative way of teaching dyslexic kids how to read.

It's been amazing - after 3 months of using the program, she is now finally reading and her spelling is improving too. I highly recommend it!
Subject: WISC IV


Author:
Claire
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Date Posted: 09:53:05 11/29/11 Tue
I am waiting to get my son evaluated by his school (they finally agreed to formally request the evaluation from the school board!). He has ADD and I am convinced he also has disylexia. He had the WISC IV test done and his perception reasoning was in the 94th percentile and working memory in 21 percentile. A remarkable gap! I know ADD/ADHD kids tend to have trouble with the working memory but I believe this gap is a lot bigger than that...(ebnough that the tester offered to speak to the school if she had to, to get him tested) does anyone know what kind of gap is usually for ADD and how much of a greater difference indicates further issues? Just wondering if there is a concensus on that. I want to be as informed as possible to force the school to help my son like he deserves.
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Subject: worried mummy whos son is 4 and desplaying signs of dyslexia


Author:
chimene kirk (confused/upset/advice - meanie x)
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Date Posted: 15:32:56 11/10/11 Thu
hi me and my partner went to my little boys parents evening it was his first one as he is only four.
his teacher is really lovely and she explained to us that our son is finding it hard to develope sound/sounding words and reconising them, writing skills, and counting 1-10 ( he will count 1-10 ) but seems to add a number on eg he counted four fishies but added number five on when it wasent there! he has no constration span it will last a few minutes before he gets distracted by others or other things,he had nystagma as a baby and he now wears glasses i thought it maybe to do with his eyesight and development but and not sure now, his dad has dylexia but was never dignosed ( he has the same symptoms as primary dyslexia even now at 38 he finds it hard to read out loud and write correctly on to paper.)my son comunicates really well and go into great detail on every day things especially when he is with his grandad. i will be talking to his teacher tommorrow, also is there anything else i need to do dont want to sound like a fussy parent but my little boy has been through so much it just dosent seem fair where do i go from here thanks xx
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Subject: Aston index and portfolio


Author:
Ruhaifa (Searching)
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Date Posted: 03:24:43 12/15/11 Thu
I am looking to buy the Aston Index and Portfolio but cannot find it online. Any one knows where I can purchases it? Thank
Subject: Marburn Academy


Author:
Renee
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Date Posted: 09:18:59 12/13/11 Tue
Hi, my 10yr old daughter has been diagnosed with dyslexia by the Marburn Academy. She is in 3rd grade and reads at a 1st grade level. The public school has been providing her 1 hour each day of the Wilson's reading program. They seem very optimistic about her progress, but I am very worried. They thinks she is working hard and will make allot of progress this year. I am considering moving her to the Marburn Academy. Are there any parents out there willing to share their experience at Marburn positive or negative. My husband is not on board with changing school since the only evidence I have that Marburn will help is Marburn says they can.
Subject: dyslexie avec lenteur


Author:
deuchler
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Date Posted: 02:59:42 12/12/11 Mon
j'ai un fils en 2°année d'apprentissage de cuisine.Ces notes en cours ont montées.mais le problèmes de la lenteur lui cause du tord,nous n'avons pas de solutions vu qu'il a son examen dans 4 mois.la théorie il l'aura mais la pratique lui fait défaut.un cuisinier sans pratique ne trouvera pas de travail.
Subject: Plastic Letters


Author:
Carmen
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Date Posted: 15:21:59 12/09/11 Fri
I am working with my five year old Son helping him to form sentences. He is writing the letters backwards. When I correct him he gets upset and does not want to try again. To make the task interesting I ask him to repeat the exercise using plastic letters that can be stuck on the bathroom tiles, so he enjoys forming sentences whilst having a bath. In this relaxed and fun environment he forms the sentence correctly. He discovers that he can achieve this task. I then set a positive attitude and tell him he could do this task after all.
Subject: Participants Needed for NYC Dyslexia Study


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 12:06:43 12/09/11 Fri
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
Subject: What is the name of my type of Dyslexia?


Author:
Gina
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Date Posted: 11:32:44 12/02/11 Fri
Hi! I have a type of reading disability where I MUST say each word (out loud or in my head) verbally before I can understand what I'm reading. I have had spelling difficulties my whole life, though I am improving over time. Anyway, I learned that this is a form of dyslexia and that explains why I am a slow reader. I only learned that in my adulthood. It was never "diagnosed" in school. I know there are many different forms of dyslexia. Anyway, I am now wondering if my 7 year old (2nd grader) has the same form of dyslexia. She is having trouble learning to read even though she is very smart and is extremely good at other subjects.

I thought it would be helpful to have a name or information about my particular type of dyslexia before I attend a school meeting with the psychologist to discuss my daughter's difficulties.

Thank you in advance for any help you might be able to give me!!
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Subject: Finally, I found a way to help my son.


Author:
mummyinlondon
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Date Posted: 06:42:35 12/05/11 Mon
I have the best program for you to try, or look at. It's called Imperial Academy of Reading. They've finally determined that my son is dyslexic. He's starting the 3rd grade, and he can only read preprimer books. I was so worried about him, and I decided that I was going to have to do something about it. I found Imperial Academy of Reading. He was assessed, and they wrote a individualized program for him. Every two weeks, he's assessed, and he goes up a three-month reading level!!! Nothing worked before this, now he received the Headmaster's Most Improved Award. I'm really busy, but it usually doesn't take more than 15 minutes a night. Best of all, he's gained a lot more confidence and his behaviour is much better. You should really look into it. xx
Subject: Appropriate IT support


Author:
confused (more confused)
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Date Posted: 09:28:01 10/22/11 Sat
My daughter wants to use an ipad2 for school work in particular english essay writing. Any teachers out there can recommend this for Dyslexia students?If so how can I convince the school to let her use it?
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Subject: Any teachers who are dyslexic?


Author:
Lauren
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Date Posted: 15:02:46 10/05/11 Wed
I was wondering if there were any teacher who are dyslexic who could give my some advice. I am a junior in college and I am expected to graduate may 2013. I will start student teaching next year. I am so nervous! I am on the deans list and receiving a scholarship for my grades. I was tested for dyslexia in elementary and have NO confidence when it comes to spelling. I can't tell left from right, I'm terrible with directions...I have just about all of the symptoms...

I was wondering what strategies you use to overcome some of the obstacles of dyslexia. I get so anxious and almost feel sick to my stomach thinking about having to write on the board in front of my future students. I feel like I have to spell check EVERYTHING! I was thinking about purchasing those little electronic dictionaries for my future students to use if they don't know how to spell something rather than relying on me every time.

I was also wondering if anyone else has had trouble memorizing their multiplication tables. I still use my fingers to count and have not memorize really any of them. They just don't stick to my mind! Does anyone know how to overcome this?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Please feel free to email me! I will be able to see your response faster.

laurenhall5@my.unt.edu
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Subject: Help with getting a diagnosis of Dyslexia.


Author:
Jennifer
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Date Posted: 18:27:20 11/20/11 Sun
Hello, My name is Jennifer. I am 25 yrs old and I live in Gettysburg, Pa. I have had severe struggles with reading when I was younger and academics have been extremely hard. I finally graduated high school at age 21. REcently I have managed to complete my Associates degree this past June after 4 long years. I worked very hard to obtain a 3.25 GPA. I started at a University this year and have been noticing my academic struggles getting worse or maybe they are "showing up" more. Almost as if Im regressing/ getting worse. I have been having more problems spelling. Simple words. Words I should know. Im switching i's and e's around. Leaving letters out. Trying to spell the words the way I pronounce them. I even read words like their spelled (and then I say them out loud wrong. Example- etiquette) I have heard this word over a million times, but I came across it and I pronouced it like "ediquit". There are many other examples I can give. This has been embarrassing when I read aloud. To make a noticeable mistake in front of my peers has made me sick at the thought of reading aloud. I have also been doing assignments wrong because I dont "read" the questions right. I feel as though someone has changed the question after I turned in my paper or test. My memory has always been bad, but is getting worse. I have to be very selective in what I remember bc I feel like I cant retain all this information with school/academics. This has been taking a toll on my relationship because I cant remember centimental things about our previous experiences unless he "jogs" my memory. Still, I cant remember everything. I have had these issues before and they dont seem to be getting better. I feel as though Im falling apart.
I want to get tested to see if I possibly have dyslexia. I just dont know where to go for a health provider in regards to specifically diagnosing dyslexia in adults? Every resource directs me to doctors for children. I dont want some doctor who is not going to take this seriously. I was overlooked throughout my younger years in school. Finally diagnosed with ADD when I was 19 and now Im starting to think there is more to this picture. I want a clear and acurrate diagnosis. I want to doctor who is going to take their time and listen to me. Help with doctors who diagnosis dyslexia? Im mentally and emotionally drained from all of the problems I have to overcome on a daily basis. Ive been overcoming these obsticals my entire life and Im exhausted. I just want a answer so I can come to terms if this is what I have and get the support I need from my family.
Thank you
-Jennifer
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Subject: Local Dyslexia group


Author:
Michelle
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Date Posted: 13:51:16 12/02/11 Fri
I live in the St. Mary's County, MD area and am wondering if there is a local dyslexia group. I would like to network with other dyslexics/parents and support local awareness. Thanks.
Subject: Testing for Dyslexia


Author:
Delvonna Jones (Concerned)
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Date Posted: 13:31:55 12/01/11 Thu
I have a 10 year old daughter that might be dyslexic. She has always had a problem with writing, and her reading is below level. I was just wondering what I would have to do to get her tested. Should I talk to her teacher or her doctor? She is really frustrated and does not want to go to school because she feels she is "dumb". I really want to help her in any and every way that I can. Please advise, please!
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Subject: It's not as bad as it sounds


Author:
Ana
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Date Posted: 11:06:16 11/29/11 Tue
I'm amost 60 and have been very dislexic my entire life. It's been a nightmare in some ways but a blessing in others and I think too many people focus on the negative.

No, I'll never be a good speller, I have real trouble with things like phone numbers, and I almost can't use "push number whatevever menues" on the phone, but I can see and undstand concepts and relationships in a glance, that "normal" people can't understand even if I show them to them.

I think part of dislexia is having a brain that works just as well in forward and reverse so my brain makes me consider all the possibilities all the time. Normal people only consider the possibilities that they expect to see, and we dislexic people can't affored to ignore all the other possibilities. So as a result, we routinely examine and consider the big picture in almost everything we do, so that we can use relationships they take for granted or just ignore, to verify what's real and what's not. We learn more about what we see, and we undertsand things they don't even think about.

That's not to say that normal people couldn't develop those skills, but their much less likely to because they can do most of the things they have to without constantly examining the big picture because they can count on what they think they see the first time. I can't.

I can't add simple numbers in my head but I can pretty accurately predict the answer to complicated physics problems.

I can't dial phone numbers I haven't dialed before, but I can organize and coordinate complicated projects that have so many deails that normal people can't get their hands around them.

I can't copy numeric information from one sheet to another without making mistakes, but I can create complicated budget worksheets that most normal people can't even imagine.

I don't have a learning disability, I have a different set of skills than most people and I know better than to measure my own sense of self worth by measuring sticks that only assign value to skills I don't have or use.

It's sad that most dislexic kids will go though life thinking they are second class learners, when in fact they probably excell in other skills that could be equally valuable to them and productive to society if they were just allowed to focus on them and be proud of what they can do instead of only sad about what they can't do.
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Subject: Technology That Helps Dyslexics, But Why Not Do It Sooner


Author:
Sarah Couser (Happy)
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Date Posted: 10:51:29 11/25/11 Fri
As I am a dyslexic myself I understand how important it is to have the use of technology to aid me in being able to complete tasks or work. From the age of 9 I was taught how to type, operate a computer, because i was told i would become reliant on one because my handwriting was not readable. As we know dyslexics brains think faster than their hands can write, for me this was a big issue.

When I used to read work back, I didnt really understand what I was talking about because i was missing out so many words because my brain just thinks to fast for my little hands to keep up. So from I was 9 I have always had access to a computer now im 22 and i have degree under my belt. Im not to sure i would have got that if it wasnt for a computer. As i went through school, I got the laptop for classes, the time allowance, but it was university that I really got the technology.

Within two weeks of starting uni, i had my laptop with all my specialist software voice recognition, a room i could go and print in. My only downfall to this all is, Is uni not a bit late to be offering all this. You know if we were able to give kids at a younger age the support they give you at uni maybe these kids would feel more able than they do now. It is possible for anyone that is given the correct support to achieve any dream they have. So why not start the support an the technology at a younger age. Give them a chance, i guarantee a lot of people will get there eyes opened to what a bit of faith in a dyslexic can achieve.
Subject: Free Charts for Christmas!


Author:
JO 753 (cheer)
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Date Posted: 00:10:37 11/25/11 Fri
As a promotional gift for the holidays, I will send a copy of the latest, greatest Nooalf English Based International Spelling chart to anybody here for free!

Just send a request to nooalf@aol.com. Order soon to avoid the last minute rush.
Subject: Is It Dyslexia?


Author:
Dawn (Curious)
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Date Posted: 22:47:46 11/23/11 Wed
At the parent/teacher conference for my 6yr old I was informed that she had been doing Mirrored Writting and Letter Flipping. Her teacher felt these could be signs of a Learning Disability, namely Dyslexia. When my 6yr old was in Kindergarten her reading skills advanced fast, she was up to a first grade 8th month reading level by the time Kindergarten ended. But since starting first grade her reading level has not advanced really. I don't know if this is cause for concern. I don't know much about Dyslexia and the school system hasn't been very helpful. Any comments would be appreciated.
Subject: Is my daughter dyslexic?


Author:
Debbie
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Date Posted: 03:26:58 10/20/11 Thu
Hi, I hope someone can help. My daughter is now 8, and she has always been very bad at spelling, but when she read to me the other night something clicked and I think its more than just normal problems.

She mistakes b and d, and will write bab for dad.
She will read on instead of no and vice versa, same with of and for, and was and saw.
She will miss words out when reading to me.
She cannot spell at all, she will spell as it sounds, so we would be wee, and party would be partee etc.
She cannot read her work back to me after writing.

I would have assumed though a teacher would have picked up on it if she were dyslexic???

Apart from the reading and spelling, she is good at maths (better than her 9 yr old sister) and very very good at drawing.

Please help, as I would like her to get the help she needs at school if she is.
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Subject: Please help me to help my 13 year old daughter


Author:
nishrin
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Date Posted: 01:11:06 11/12/11 Sat
Dear All,
I am a mother of a 13 year old girl, initially when she started school she never used to do her class work and return from school, I use to scream at her for not doing it and used to get the notes from her friends. As a new mother I wasnt even aware of the term Dyslexia so thought that my deaughter was just lazy and not trying hard. She grew up all these years doing very hard work and just about making it in all the subjects. This year she is in grade 9 but even after working so hard she failed in all the subjects but as she was not comfortable to tell me she lied to me about her marks. The day i went to get her results was when i came to know of what she had done. I was s o shocked i didnt know what to tell her, I cried a lot and she too cried a lot telling me " mummy y do i always get less marks when i study so hard while other friends of mine rarely study and then too they pass" My heart felt very very bad for her, She is a very loving caring, honest child. I dont know how i can help her but please if anyone out there can help me I will be very thankful.
My daughter says that when she sees her exam papers she forgets everything why is this happening.
What should i do in situation where she has lied to me, should i punish her or should i just let her go after explaning.
Should I go to her school and explain her Principle to give her more time for her exam papers but in doing so wont her friends know of her problem and start to tease her.
My daughter has got a heart of gold and anybody who gets to know her falls in love with her, but because she is slow in everything her confidence level is falling rapidly.
PLEASE HELP ME TO DO SOMETHING WHICH WILL HELP HER GET HER CONFIDENCE BACK.
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Subject: Dyslexic or something else?


Author:
George
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Date Posted: 20:48:27 10/23/11 Sun
My 10 y.o. daughter struggles with reading aloud (who knows how she does when reading silently), pronunciation and syllabication. She also has trouble with numbers (200 may be called 20, or 2000). It is extremely common for her to completely drop words from sentences and to say different words from those written that are similar in "look". (Commute may be read as communicate.) Her spelling is haphazard.

She also has a poor memory when it comes to corrected pronunciation. Following advice I've read elsewhere, I will tell her how to pronounce a word after she's given it a shot. When the word appears again, or I stop her after a minute and ask the word again, its as if she's never seen it before. She will repeat every incorrect attempt previously made at the word, but the correct pronunciation is never found. Its as if the child has no memory.

She does not seem to have problems with letter inversion, and enjoys writing poems and reading books. She had been read to from the age of 6 months, and started reading simple books at 3 or 4. Everything seemed to be going well until she was taught "whole language" (or look and guess, or whatever its called now) reading in K5 and 1st grade.

She progressed quickly and read at a 4-5 STAR level as early as 2nd grade. She was qualified as eligible for the enrichment (gifted) program in 3rd grade. Now in the 5th grade her last STAR assessment shows her in 3-4.7 reading level.

She does make all A's, but as we've continued reading aloud all these years, she still reads hesitantly and with numerous dropped and misread words (Usually 1 mistake for each 2 or 3 sentences.)

She tells me that she reads the sentence and then says what is in her head. Sentences with complex structure or oddly constructed dialog is extremely challenging. Its as if she is paraphrasing the ideas in her mind. If she wouldn't think the sentence that way, she can't easily read it that way.

The school doesn't care as she makes all As so far, but the STAR assessment indicates that her reading ability has reached a plateau. New words still baffle her in pronunciation eventhough she is being tutored in spelling and reading. I've noticed little if any improvement in almost 2 years now.

To sum up she shows:
Poor word recognition and pronunciation memory.
Skipping words while reading aloud.
Word substitutions common.
Confusion when reading numbers.
Poor syllabication ability on any word.
Poor pronunciation ability with new words.

Sorry for the lengthy description, but I just need to know where to go with this? Is this a kind of dyslexia, or has the "whole language" approach just failed her? I hoped she would "grow out of it" but its not happening. I wouldn't worry about it except there are times in life where reading aloud is required. The idea that a child cannot read one word after another on a page with nearly no mistakes is impossible for me to comprehend.

If anyone has a book, website, or program to recommend, I'd appreciate it.
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Subject: my daughter-doesnot resspond


Author:
remi
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Date Posted: 02:43:42 11/09/11 Wed
hi,my daughter is 12 and is in grade 7.she is dyslexic and now she has become so demotivated by her results that she has stopped making any effort at all. all positive motivation methods have failed.please help.
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Subject: Dyslexia in different languages


Author:
Wendy Fox
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Date Posted: 05:30:58 11/09/11 Wed
I have just read an article which stated that children who speak English or French have a much harder time trying to read and write than children whose first language is Italian do because there are fewer sounds to learn in Italian. This reminded me of the time when I had a dyslexic English-speaking student in my German class. This student (who I will call "John") was very bright but had been diagnosed as being dyslexic when he went to a further education college. He was studying three science subjects but became interested in learning German when he met some visiting German students at college. He came along to a German class and was soon top of the class as he found German so easy to spell compared with English. For non-German speaking readers I must explain that in German, once you have learned which sounds correlate with which letters you can spell any German word as there are no exceptions to the spelling rules. John was absolutely delighted that he found German so relatively easy that he decided to take Advanced Level German. Unfortunately, he failed his science exams but went on to get a grade "A" in Advanced Level German. Has anybody else had a similar experience to this with a student failing in English medium exams but doing well in a foreign language?
Subject: Is it worth getting my daughter checked out for Irlen Syndrome?


Author:
Karen
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Date Posted: 11:49:11 10/07/11 Fri
My eldest daughter struggles with all the difficulties of dyslexia. School has assessed her and we have been told that although she has 9 out of 10 tick boxes for dyslexia they do not want to statement her yet, they are going to assess her again next year. ???

She does get some support in school and I try to support her as much as I can at home but I wondered if it was worth having her checked out with an Irlen Syndrome specialist.

I have had her eyes checked with an optician and her general eyesight is ok, they also checked her for colour blindness, which again was ok and although, she does not complain of the words moving around on the page but she does often say she cannot always see the words properly.

Has anyone any advice on Irlen Syndrome????
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Subject: International Learning Difference


Author:
Andie
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Date Posted: 08:30:30 11/06/11 Sun
I work in an international school at post graduate level and have encountered several students who are from varying nationalities, who due to their cultural background do not wish to admit to having any learning difference. I was wondering if anyone else had experienced similar issues or can suggest any strategies for dealing with this type of issue.
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Subject: Dyslexic/autistic class "led" by school secretary


Author:
Carol (stunned)
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Date Posted: 14:07:42 10/31/11 Mon
This is not my child, but actually a friend's son who is in this situation. A small rural southern school is moving elementary dyslexic and autistic children into separate classes "taught" by the elementary school secretary. Meetings with the school board have been futile. Meetings with the elementary principal have resulted in suggestions that she teach him herself. What are the legalities of having an untrained, non-certified, essentially glorified babysitter in charge of this class? Can this really happen?
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Subject: Participants Needed for NYC Dyslexia Study


Author:
DyslexiaStudyNY
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Date Posted: 09:55:20 11/04/11 Fri
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
Subject: The Golden Rule


Author:
Carmen
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Date Posted: 06:21:46 11/01/11 Tue
This rule has worked extremely well for Joe. I start the reading, and before I finish the third sentence he interrupts me to ask if he can read the next word. I allow him to continue, and he progresses through the sentence until he looks at a word that is difficult. I observe his facial expressions that reveal the look of disappointment and frustration that he cannot read the word to me. I know from experience that his facial expression eventually turns to one of anger. Before this stage is reached I say the word for him, and prompt him to read the next word, taking care to keep the words flowing, and the story moving. This certainly maintained his interest and stimulated his imagination. His facial expression was now one of excitement.
After three evenings of reading this way it became a routine that Joe looked forward to. He places his book open on his bedside table, ready for our storybook reading Joe reads the shorter words and I read the longer complicated words after a pause of about a second. To encourage learning I suggest that next time it is his turn to read the book and I would help with the words he did not know.
Subject: dyslexia in our society


Author:
Beata
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Date Posted: 04:32:42 10/31/11 Mon
Is our society fully aware of what dyslexia actually is? How children with this kind of learning style see themselves in our social system? I am sure that the awareness of dyslexia is much higher than it was 30 years ago, but we need to ask ourselves if we, the teachers, do everything possible to make sure that dyslexic children, when finishing school, know about their own potential and are self-confident enough to start adult life. Without self-confidence they will struggle to become a part of our society. Teachers need to concentrate on this issue as well as on improving reading, writing and maths.
Subject: Success and dyslexia - new resource


Author:
Dr. Nola Firth
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Date Posted: 19:53:14 10/30/11 Sun
Success and Dyslexia: sessions for coping in the upper primary school is a new, groundbreaking, evidence-based school program that assists all upper primary students, but especially those with dyslexia, to increase their ability to take control of and cope well with the challenges that can come with having dyslexia. See:https://shop.acer.edu.au/acer-shop/product/A5216BK).
Subject: Any teacher albanian language


Author:
ilir
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Date Posted: 23:16:57 10/26/11 Wed
Hi,

I would appreciate if anybody who speaks Albanian language and it is living in the theritory of Albania, Kosovo or Macedonia contacts me.
I need the teacher for te dyslectic children for one to one lesons.

Thank you,
Ilir Bajrami
Subject: I'm trying to find dyslexia resource center in Victoria B.C


Author:
Morgan Hunt (happy)
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Date Posted: 18:09:55 10/26/11 Wed
Any info on a resource center in Victoria, B.C. Would be very helpful.



Cheers,
Subject: Request for teacher/parent survey for an Android app for Dyslexic Children


Author:
Vidyun
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Date Posted: 13:40:24 10/25/11 Tue
Hi,

I am a Computer Engineering Student from the National University of Singapore. As a part of my final year thesis, I am developing an Android application for helping children with dyslexia. Before I develop this application, I want to survey the teachers and parents of dyslexic children to get their overview on the features they think would prove to be helpful in the android app, since they are the ones who teach the children and understand their needs the most.

I have created an online survey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H6DTB6W) for the same purpose. I request the teachers and parents to take out a few minutes and respond to this survey? It would be really helpful in creating a product that helps dyslexic children.

Thanks a lot for your help.

Best Regards,

Vidyun Sood
National University of Singapore
Subject: Overcoming Dyslexia in NJ


Author:
Deborah Lynam
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Date Posted: 11:38:00 10/20/11 Thu
Overcoming Dyslexia in NJ is a grassroots movement driven by NJ families concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for learning disabilities within our public schools and communities. This page is a place to find resources, network with others in your area and strategize on how to best affect public policy in support of individuals with LD.

http://www.facebook.com/overcomingdyslexiaNJ
Subject: Dyslexic school or public program


Author:
David
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Date Posted: 19:53:14 10/05/11 Wed
Hi! My son is 7 and just entered 1st grade. The school district encouraged us to put him into special education because he was diagnosed with dyslexia. However, we argued to mainstream him with some private help they agreed to give.

Now after a month, I see that all of the teachers involved have no understanding of dyslexia or adaptive techniques. Furthermore, after our 3rd IEP meeting, the most they seem to comprehend is adaptive techniques for testing. I am more interested in adaptive techniques for learning! They are testing him on things like writing and reading and he can't do either. They may as well just give him a zero and skip the test.

At this point, I realize I am jeopardizing valuable time at his age and think that perhaps the school was right and their special education program may be better for him. We have utilized their special ed teacher for private tutoring for the last 3 months and she really is a gem.

However, our concern was that we would be putting him into a group of children with many different problems and the education level would most likely be lowered due to this. Furthermore, these kids are not all dyslexic (he may be only one) so are they really going to tailer learning to my son.

Our other option is a private school focused only on dyslexia which is also in our town. This school has an incredibly low enrollment (40 students grade 1-8). It is expensive. Also we would then need to transition back to regular school at grade 9.

We are soooo confused and unsure what to do. I can't help but feel that this decision is unbelievably important for the future of my son, and I am very afraid to make the wrong choice.

Any feedback or advice you have would be very welcome. Thank you
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Subject: Dvdshopsonline-Have you shopped there?


Author:
blue (hill)
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Date Posted: 06:11:25 10/18/11 Tue


I recently came across this site whilst looking for tv series dvds:
http://dvdshopsonline.com
The prices are REALLY cheap,Star Trek Voyager Seasons 1-7 DVD Boxset for R896.60 .It's 999 for one season at musica and 300-400 per season on kalahari.
To get to the point has anyone used the site before,I searched the forums and found nothing.
Are they reliable?Looks too good to be true and I dont wanna buy a bunch of things only for them not to arrive.
it seemed to be a good idea.
Subject: Has Anyone Read One of Henry Winkler's Books?


Author:
D (Reynolds)
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Date Posted: 16:36:06 10/17/11 Mon
Has anyone ever read one of Henry Winkler's books? Have children you know? Has anyone found them useful for children or for their work?
Subject: WILDD’s New Distance Learning Program for Individuals


Author:
Erv Allen Carpenter (Distance is no longer a barrier)
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Date Posted: 12:19:28 10/14/11 Fri
Hi All,

We have a program that you may be interested in. The Wisconsin Institute for learning disabilities/dyslexia Inc., (WILDD) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. We offer a computerized Internet based educational therapy program divided into five phases designed specifically to close achievement gaps of children and adults, ages seven to seventy, with learning disabilities and/or dyslexia.

This unique educational program for dyslexics has a scope and sequence that will teach our clients how to effectively use the sound structure of our language in their daily interaction with reading, spelling, and written expression so they can compete with their peers successfully in the classroom, in higher educational and employment settings. It builds student confidence, self-esteem, and their ability to interact with their language as an independent learner. Distance is no longer a barrier thanks to this effective, proven, research-based curriculum.

Visit wildd.org for contact information.

Erv
Subject: Alternate forms?


Author:
S B
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Date Posted: 11:58:17 10/13/11 Thu
Hello, does anyone know, are there forms of dyslexia that don't affect the persons reading ability? I'm 27 and I've been able to read and write really well all my life. There are certain things though that I have the hardest time trying to do and it holds me back all the time, the symptoms to me seem exactly like dyslexia, I have an aunt and an uncle that both have dyslexia so it could be hereditary. Anything fast paced like card games or video games I always do the opposite thing that I should, if I want to go right I go left and practicing brings me no progress. Games are no big deal but this happens in real life situations too, anybody heard of anything like that before?
Subject: Gustave Flaubert


Author:
Rita Larkin (Weary)
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Date Posted: 05:03:05 10/12/11 Wed
Gustave Flaubert is listed on your site as amongst famous dyslexics. I would like to know what is the evidence for this. He attended the lycee in Rouen where he excelled in literature and history. He had written three books by age 22. Your Wikipedia link describes him as ' an indifferent student' but this was when he was studying law in Paris at his father's insistence. He did not enjoy it.
I have read Henri Troyat's biography of G.F. and there was no mention of difficulties in school. Quite the contrary. I am now reading Francine du Plessis Gray's biography of Louise Colet, Flaubert's lover and muse. Same story.
I am pleased to see you have not trotted out Einstein as dyslexic as people frequently do.A.E. had read Kant's Critique of Pure Reason at the age of thirteen (see Ronald W.Clark, Albert Einstein, the life and times)
In fact looking at your list every genius one can think of was dyslexic. If this is the case what is the problem? What is going on here?
I am going to look into Jefferson next.
Subject: Spelling of tricky words


Author:
saadia qamar-ali (help)
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Date Posted: 16:59:08 05/28/11 Sat
I am a teacher of literacy to a dyslexic child and he is having great difficulties learning his 'sight' words or 'tricky words'!
If anyone knows an innovative way that my child can learn these spellings, I will be extremely grateful
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Subject: Setting homework


Author:
Michael Glover
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Date Posted: 12:00:44 09/22/11 Thu
The school that I teach in is trying to help dyslexic children by pre-printing their homework on sticky labels which can then be stuck in their home copntact books. This not only relieves the children of the pressure of having to copy down the homework into their books during the lesson, but also means that their anxiety about having missed something is reduced.
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Subject: Dyslexia not being a learning disability


Author:
Dawn (confused, upsed, shocked)
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Date Posted: 14:49:14 09/01/11 Thu
My daughter has had problems for a couple years now and I was always told it was normal for her age. I insisted that they test her for dyslexia a couple weeks ago and got the call today that she is dyslexic. However I was told that dyslexia is not considered a learning disability and aside from the yellow film they gave her to go over her papers there is nothing else they can do. Can someone PLEASE explain to me why or how this can't be considered LD? Even if my child wasn't dyslexic I would have questions about this. I just don't understand....
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Subject: Dyslexia Advice for 12 yr old son


Author:
MS (confused)
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Date Posted: 08:08:39 09/29/11 Thu
Helllo, I was wondering if you could give me some advice for people who have been through this before. My 12 year old son just started 6th grade at a wonderful but academic school that he has been to since kindergarten, my younger son is also at this school. My older son, has always had OT issues such as Low tone, motor planning etc. and had minor accomodations and always got As and Bs on his report card. He works very hard and loves his school. We had him evaluated this summer and he has mild dyslexia and disorder of written expression. The school work has intensifed dramatically. The school is still offering accomodations but I worry that the work load will be to much for him and effect his confidence and self esteem. Unfortunately, where we live public schools are not an option, and the private schools are very limited. They are either traditional private schools or schools for children with severe learning disabilities. I don't want to take my son out of an enviroment which he loves and put him in a school for people who have severe cognitive abilities, I think that would confuse him. I also don't want to crush his self esteem by keeping him at a school that is to academic. Any adivce or experience would be greatly appreciated!
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Subject: Dyslexia queries


Author:
maizana zainudin
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Date Posted: 17:13:43 10/01/11 Sat
Hi, my son was diagnosed with dyslexia when he was 8 years old. He seems to look like he is okay now, because he excels in his studies. Now he is 13, he seems like having the same problem like before, such as forgetting information given to him. Is it possible that he still have the problem. How can I help him.
Subject: Need help


Author:
k.k (sad)
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Date Posted: 22:04:26 08/31/11 Wed
Hi, I am 22 and I can't spell any thing right nor I can read well pleas any one give me some tips .. pleas some one help me out
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Subject: my 9 year old son has dyslexia


Author:
Nicola
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Date Posted: 13:30:02 09/28/11 Wed
Hi everyone, I dont really know where to start, my 9 year old son is 99% dyslexic and struggling at school. although they dont want to statement him yet (he has not quite fallen 2 years behind as it will eat into their special needs budget). I dont feel like Im doing enough for him and am thinking about pulling him out of his mainstream school but dont know if this will do him more harm than good?
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Subject: IEP


Author:
julie (grrrrrrrrrr)
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Date Posted: 05:11:40 09/29/11 Thu
We are a family on active duty. We just tranfered from Hawaii to Virginia. We had a AWESOME support and IEP there. Schools there have been awesome. My issue is when we got here to VA. The IEP they have drafted is VERY basic. As I know my daughter got her dyslexia from me. I am having a very hard time to find help in VA. There sited seems to give a lot of info on rights, laws and how to get an IEP. Not much for rescource, for those of us who already have an IEP. Having a hard time in wording her IEP. I want to help but the words also become like Alphabet soup in my head. Sometimes for me its hard to process whats being said(at IEP meeting). It has come around and got me from behind(if you know what I mean). I just need someone in our corner here in VA. thanks in advance
Subject: private school no class for dyslexia


Author:
Erin Hendrix
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Date Posted: 13:11:01 09/13/11 Tue
My 9 yr. old has dyslexia. She attends a private christain school with no program suitable for her needs. Her past teachers took special steps to help her to learn. The problem now is that she has a teacher who seems not to want to take the time she needs to help her with the everyday struggle dyslexics go through. My child will let her know that she is having trouble keeping up during class and the teacher disregaurds it. The teacher openly rewards the class for making good grades on tests and my child is often left out. My child tries to take notes and make study guides for test, but they dont make sense.I want to confront the teacher but I am not sure how to do it without letting my emotions take over. Any advice would be welcomed!
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Subject: Getting help


Author:
Lynda Haynes (frustrated)
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Date Posted: 08:31:07 09/27/11 Tue
I have a 13 year old daughter who in third grade would turn letters around write backwards, was pretty good at reading but did not love it. Was told to just monitor her that she could out grow this. Heard nothing back from teachers, but this year 8th grade she tells me that when she sees words on the chalk board she has trouble unscrambling them,(this is how she as been seeing she stated always) she is a high honors student, but the way she exampled it to me is she takes a word or sentence and can unscramble, but as the words become harder/newer it is slowing her done. She has several traits that were mentioned on the web page, right to left and organizational the big one I noticed was she always ask which is the left or right, and if I give to many directionns nothing gets accomplished. Called several people at her school, this was last week no response until Monday when I was told she has to high an average for help...what do I do. She says now that I have spoken to her teachers they all just ask how she is, she is fine she want advice on how to make this easier for her... My older brother is also has Dyslexia and I have a cousin and there daughter has it to. They live in NY she gets lots of help but her reading level was not as high as my daughters. seems my school district has now idea what to do what can I do to help them to help my daughter?
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Subject: SAT Tutoring & Dyslexia


Author:
Teresa (question!!)
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Date Posted: 20:11:18 09/28/11 Wed
Hello!
I was wondering if anyone could offer me some advice. I'm currently tutoring SAT prep for a girl I just found out had dyslexia. Can you recommend any methods that may help her grasp the concepts I am working with her on/help her prep for the test?
Any help would be much appreciated!
-teresa
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Subject: concerned


Author:
leanne
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Date Posted: 11:00:02 02/10/11 Thu
I have a 4 yearold son who is in JK. When he prints his name by himself, it comes put backwards and updide down. He is left handed, however he can trace it properly. I am concerned because this never happened with my older son.What do you think ? Asign of dyslexia or not.
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Subject: Spelling - Spellcheckers


Author:
damefrank
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Date Posted: 19:36:11 09/12/11 Mon
When you download the App, "American Wordspeller & Phonetic Dictionary" onto your phone will you please email us your suggestions - recommendations? We are not a giant corporation who does not make it easy to contact or be personable with. Thousands have downloaded this App (and many of you from this forum) but NOT ONE word of response or improvement suggestions from one single person in over 6 months. Are there any mistakes? The spellings are American and that is stressed on all our websites so please forgive if no one who speaks British English has offered to step forth and provide a phonetic database for you. I am the president of the company, I am American, do not understand British accents or I would create a version for you. But most importantly, I cannot emphasize enough that we do want to hear from you (just don't ask us for a British version quite yet). We are not allowed to know who our customers are (and many of you are schools), that information is allowed to us with no details. So you must contact us.

This wordspeller was designed for dyslexics by dyslexics. Is it working for you? The point in spending 13 years creating it was to provide a resource tool designed like no other that focuses entirely on dyslexics desire to spell phonetically, which is very logical I might add. Need your genius input to expand and perfect this resource tool! Thank you and have an awesome day!

http://www.dyslexiadictionary.com
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Subject: Inspirational Famous Dyslexics


Author:
Debbie Dodd
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Date Posted: 10:16:26 05/23/11 Mon
One of my students who was struggling academically so I looked at her personal strengths which were drama and art, music and science so I showed her pictures and talked to her about Tom Cruise, Leonardo Di Vinci, Picasso and Albert Einstein. We talked about how these people were amazing and inspirational in there chosen field. If they could succeed with Dyslexia, why couldn't she? This made her a lot more positive and I feel it raised her self esteem
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Subject: Using mini whiteboards-any new ideas?


Author:
Lucy
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Date Posted: 02:03:26 08/19/11 Fri
When teaching my dyslexic pupils I have found that it can take them longer to formalise and communicate their ideas. They quickly lose confidence when they haven't had time to answer. Mini whiteboards and pens are one way this problem can be overcome, pupils can jot down their ideas for teachers to see and answers can be quickly removed so that other pupils do not spot spelling mistakes etc. Matthew, a dyslexic aged 11, says that he loves the whiteboards as he can get rid of his wrong answers quickly, the permanence of writing in an exercise book prevents him from using ambitious vocabulary as he doesn’t want to spoil his work with crossings out.
Has anyone else got any handy hints out there for enabling children to get their ideas across in a way that allows them to build confidence?
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Subject: How can a school psychologist be an advocate for dyslexics?


Author:
Emmi
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Date Posted: 15:32:45 09/18/11 Sun
I am a first-year graduate student studying to become a school psychologist. I read through a lot of your posts on dyslexia and found that the most common problems that parents have with the schools are 1) difficulty getting their child tested, 2) difficulty getting corrective services and support, and 3) teachers and school board that are not complying. I am very interested in advocating for children with dyslexia and their families, and would love to know how I would be able to help in the future. Please respond with suggestions. Thank you!
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Subject: Should I be ashamed ? What did I do wrong ?


Author:
Cowboy (helpless)
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Date Posted: 02:16:29 05/11/11 Wed
My wife and I just found out our wonderful 8 y o daughter is dyslexic.For some reason I feel so ashamed. Like our(once thought perfect little girl)is not perfect. I know I am terribly wrong to feel this way !! Is there anyone else in this forum that has had these feelings or am I just a monster and horrible father? Is it my (our) fault that she has this condition ? Have we done something wrong as parents ? My wife, daughter and I are Christians putting our faith in God and Jesus Christ. We love our "little piece of sunshine" MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD. Please can anyone help us and myself with the emotions I am feeling ?? Thank you and God bless for your help !
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Subject: Standardized Testing


Author:
Cindy
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Date Posted: 13:48:27 08/31/11 Wed
How can a child with Dyslexia take a standardized test, such as Palm Beach Writes.
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Subject: judging discrepancy


Author:
rebecca (hopeful)
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Date Posted: 05:57:10 09/14/11 Wed
A 12 year old has been tested at school and his results show that his Cognitive Ability score is 96%. But his spelling score is 13, and writing is 8. Yet, his 'probability of dyslexia' is 'Low'. What should my next step be as I don't think that is the full story, yet don't want to challenge the professional SENCOs who carried out the tests.
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Subject: Question for an expert


Author:
John
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Date Posted: 20:25:35 09/15/11 Thu
My daughter is in the 7th Grade. She has been tested as mentally slow, but has a good memory and an excellent personality. I have been suspicious that she might be dyslectic. She sometimes writes her letter and numbers backwards, as well as sometimes writes words backwards, but her teacher says that only children with normal intelligence can be dyslectic. I would like to know if this is true or not. My daughter try’s very hard with her school work despite her disadvantages. I would like to help her in any way that I can.

Thanks for any help that you can give me.

Sincerely,

John
Subject: unclear speech


Author:
Shanta
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Date Posted: 03:20:19 09/08/11 Thu
My son is 7.5 yrs.Once a happy child is growing short tempered by the day.He has pronunciation problems( l for R).
He cannot understand similar sounding words and writes mirror images for b,d,p,q,P,9.
His IQ is above average but is slowly losing confidence in himself.
He loves music and basketball.But now is losing a bit of interest in music as it involves remembering the notes.
someone pls guide me as to how to help him
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Subject: Pairing a dyslexic child with a buddy


Author:
nasreen unnisa begum (happy)
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Date Posted: 22:11:01 09/13/11 Tue
I found very helpful to pair a dyslexic child with a buddy in the classroom. The buddy can be a bright student of the class who willingly takes up the responsiblity of helping the dyslexic child with written assignments and copying notes from the board. The child can rely on the buddy incase he is unable to complete his work. This improves social skills as well as the confidence of the dyslexic student.
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Subject: A method for Independent Spelling Study


Author:
nasreen unnisa begum (happy)
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Date Posted: 22:37:10 09/13/11 Tue
I would like to share this useful plan for helping your child to learn spelling:
1) Pronounce the word correctly and carefully. Never try to teach a word unless you know what it means.
2) Say the word in syllables.
3) Have him take the letters that make up the word from the stack and put them on the table in syllables.
4) If he makes a mistake, help him correct the mistake. Say the word again slowly so he can hear the mistake. Encourage him to do as much as possible for himself.
5) When he has the word correctly placed in syllables, ask him to push the word together to make it a whole word.
6) Say the word as a whole.
7) Talk about the meaning of the word.
8) Ask him to spell the word without looking at it, if possible.
9) When he can spell it without looking at it, have him put the letters back and then write the word.
10) Have him use the word orally in a sentence.
11) Last, have him write a sentence using the word.
Subject: Any ideas


Author:
Ava
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Date Posted: 06:27:00 09/08/11 Thu
I have a severely dyslexic & able Year 8 male pupil who is withdrawn from MFL lessons and needs something 'dyslexia related' which isn't teacher led to run alongside his dyslexia program. His literacy is very weak but he needs to work independantly. Any resources/ideas?

Thanks
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Subject: A way to help


Author:
JO 753 (LoJIKL)
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Date Posted: 01:15:01 07/31/11 Sun
Many of you may be aware that dyslexia is highly affected by the orthography (spelling system) of the language. Italian dyslexics, for example are usually unaware they have the condition because Italian spelling is very logical - somewhere above 80% phonetic. Korean and several other languages are similarly easy to learn and impart the same advantage to dyslexics.

It is quite clear that the less organized the orthography is, the more difficulty everybody, especially dyslexics, have in acquiring literacy. English spelling is a terrible mess and our dismal literacy rates and very high educational costs bear this out.

Even though there is little chance that spelling reform will happen any time soon enough to help your children, there is a way to help.

Students can learn a phonetic system and then, equiped with a solid, logical framework, can transition to regular english.

An english based international spelling system called Nooalf can be learned in a month by nearly anybody who speaks english, even dyslexic children. Nooalf is 100% phonetic and covers many languages in addition to english.

I recently created a new chart to teach the system. It wasn't made specificly for dyslexics - its only 6 x 4 inches and most of the printing is kind of small - but the main letter/sound/pictures of the system are big enuff for anybody. The Nooalf Super Mini Chart teaches Nooalf and introduces regular english with hundreds of samples spelled both ways.

I am working on getting them into educational supply stores now, but want to help dyslexics with a head start before the school year begins. I will send anybody here a free copy. Just email a request.
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Subject: help please


Author:
peach2362
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Date Posted: 14:00:27 07/14/11 Thu
I need help my daughter is 10 with dyslexia. I have been home schooling her because I want to give her the proper care she needs. I have ordered a program for dyslexic children and it has been working wonderfully but she still cant read at her level. She wants to go to public school but I am scared to put her in there. Some teachers arent properly adequate to teach dyslexic children and I dont want her to get teased or bullied in school but she cries to me all the time that she wants to go. I would love for her to be able to go. It breaks my heart please someone help me.
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Subject: Dyslexia computer packages for kids


Author:
Becca
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Date Posted: 08:01:10 08/30/11 Tue
Hi

My son is 9 and is very unenthusiastic about reading and writing as he finds it so hard. He was diagnosed 2 years ago. I want to help him improve with his reading and writing and am thinking about an online/computer support package. Does anyone have any experience, I kow they can be expensive, but am happy t pay if it will help him. It needs to be as fun as possible!

Thanks

becca
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Subject: Tutoring/ Desperate


Author:
Ashley Martin
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Date Posted: 05:56:35 08/28/11 Sun
Just found out for sure through testing that my daughter (9) is dyslexic, we have suspected this for a while now! I took her to the Huntingdon Learning Center and spent a good bit of money getting her tested only for them to tell me she was not dyslexic because she could see 3-D shapes and I am VERY irritated that they would not listen to me because she could have had a tutor oh like over a year ago!! Having said that I am very thankful to the Scottish Rite and their services!! We are now looking for a tutor in the Montgomery area, however she is homeschooled and I am willing to go wherever we need to go to see a tutor, does anyone on here know of one or recommend one!
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Subject: help in the metroplex area for HighSchool Dyslexic


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Cindy T
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Date Posted: 09:52:25 09/05/11 Mon
I have always homeschooled my daughter, and about 4 years ago we learned she is dyslexic and had difficulty with math and writing for school. We joined a virtual school to get free help for her,and the help is geared toward younger children. Is there a high school for dyslexic or special class or tutoring in the DFW area that does not cost or at least is semi affordable? I am sorry but $14,000 for a year oh high school is not affordable to us. She has become very distraught and discouraged and I am trying all I can to find us help !
Subject: Dyslexic Child in EC class


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Leana
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Date Posted: 15:44:39 09/04/11 Sun
My 11 yr old has recently moved onto Middle school. He was diognosed with Dyslexia about 3 yrs ago. He has always been in a regular classroom setting and taken out (during the same time Reading and Math were gone over)to his resource teacher. Now his middle school they took him out of the middle of class and changed his classes. They have put him in an EC class. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I've managed to keep his confidence up, even when he has stated that he wished he was normal. Just need advice on what other parents are facing. I called the school and they said that the resource teacher stays in that class all day but I dont see where that is a positive learning enviroment for him. He said one girl in his class cant even speak, and theres another one that has on a body brace. He also has his electives taken from him. So he also is sent to a Reading lab instead of electives. He feels as though he is being punished for this Dyslexia that he has no control over. He has worked sooo hard to even get on the A/B Honor Roll 3 times in Elementary School and he has performed the best in math than anyone in the 5th grade. So I'm really seeking advice here!!!!!
Subject: Telling my parents?


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Abigail
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Date Posted: 21:33:03 09/03/11 Sat
I'm 13 and after a lot of research I'm prety sure I'm dyslexic. I reelly don't no how to tell my parents about this. Also, is it possible to have problems with reading and most of the smaller symptoms but not hav a problem with spelling? English is my best subject and that's the main thing holding me back from telling my mom and dad. HELP!!!!!
Subject: A Multi-sensory Approach


Author:
Ms. Isamari Cruz
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Date Posted: 17:05:31 09/02/11 Fri
I just want to share my experience with you!


A Multi-sensory Approach

VL is at Third grade, but her reading level was two years below her real age (8). Her regular teacher, asked me to help VL in her reading process. VL is a happy and lovely student, but she could be looking to a word for a long period of time without being able to read it aloud. During our conversations I noticed that she loves ballet. This gave me a little idea: Could she be able to use her body and her ballet knowledge to discriminate the b from the d ? Also, she loves to have physical contact with others; it is the kind of girl that like to walk holding hands with her teachers or her friends. This gave me another little idea: Could her hands being like a recorder? Could her brain connect better with words if she uses her hands to identify letters? After connecting all this ideas, I created a teaching plan and it worked. Her regular teacher told me that she is doing better and her mother is incorporating at home some of the exercises. The first exercise was helping VL discriminate b from d, and we did it dancing ballet. Using some arms and hands positions while repeating the letters, VL was able to remember the letters and its sounds. Later we added some words beginning with those letters and she had to perform the dance. (For example, left arm extended upward like trying to reach the ceiling then the right arm forms an arc. Together they will look like a b.) At the end of each session, we wrote the words on the palm of our hands. First, I wrote the words on her palms and them she wrote them on mine. After two weeks, VL was recognizing the b and d, and reading faster the words beginning with those letters. We will continue with p and q. I think that I will be including sandpaper for future sessions since not all the letters could be represented using dancing steps and also it is a way of expanding the multi-sensory approach.
Subject: dyslexier


Author:
lily wood (upset)
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Date Posted: 07:16:57 08/30/11 Tue
my daughter has put her heart into doing photography at collage, although she got 2 merits 1 in art, the other in music she failed to pass the subjects that apparently matter!! english and maths. she is a very bright, bubbley, and intellegent young girl and ive tryed to give her support, but how many knockbacks can one take.
Subject: multi sensory learning


Author:
janet higgins
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Date Posted: 04:35:25 08/29/11 Mon
thought i would share an activity that i do with the group of dyslexic children i work with. i squirt shaving foam on a large tray and spread it to cover the entire surface, the child then uses his writing finger to write the word or letter blend we are working on. the children enjoy this activity a lot and don't realise that they are learning as they feel it is play and a treat at the end of a session.This a multi sensory way of teaching as the children feel the foam and often comment on the smell as well which hopefully they can remember when writing the word in their books using the more tradional way.
Subject: Dealing with a frustrated dyslexic friend


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Chad Kelley
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Date Posted: 00:25:13 08/27/11 Sat
I have a friend whom I have been tutoring for a while now who is dyslexic. He is 22 years old and was never taught correctly in school how to read or write. The program we're going through is designed for dyslexic people and he does well in it. However, he gets frustrated when he "can't" spell correctly or read a book for long periods of time because he doesn't understand some of the words. How can I encourage him and give him the advice he needs, or teach him better so he doesn't get frustrated with himself? Any tips or advise would be appreciated!
Subject: how does it work?


Author:
aizuddin
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Date Posted: 12:40:29 08/25/11 Thu
How exactly does this course work?Is it online?If so.Then is the certificate just given?
Subject: Let Me Learn and software aid for students with dyslexia


Author:
Alison Spiteri (impressed)
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Date Posted: 12:30:44 08/25/11 Thu
I am currently finishing the course for the certificate and i was impressed with the number of software aids which are present. They are really interesting and useful. I jotted down the websites so that i can have a look at them as well as the price so that if the student i will assist needs anyone in particular i would inform with all the details his parents. I believe that any programs should be consulted according to the child's needs, as this would make the student independent and motivated.Plus i think that these programs like the talking browser or the talking word processor help the golden rule perfectly.

I had once posted about the LET ME LEARN program but i guess i had not posted it in time (as i remember the light had gone off). This program gives out questionnaire which when answered shows the learning tools and four distinct learning skills that have proven to make a difference for learners to meet their learning expectations. This is the link to the Let Me learn program http://www.letmelearn.org/
Hoping this website would interest someone
Subject: maths


Author:
naveela
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Date Posted: 10:14:14 05/24/11 Tue
I am on the final part of the course and have found it to be very imformative and helpfull in understanding and solving some of my duaghters issues and problems as a dyslexic. One of the main problems she is now facing is math's in the written form, sums such as 'if anne has five banana's and tom has two, how many left?' I am struggling to help her with this and she is getting very frustrated. If there is anyone who has any idea's please advise.
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Subject: A Little Overwhelmed


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Shanna Duck
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Date Posted: 09:18:44 08/25/11 Thu
Hello, everyone. I'm really hoping to find some support and answers here.

My daughter (9) is a Russian adoptee. She's exciting, active, intelligent, extroverted, LOVES dogs, and is VERY verbal...but she shows symptoms of dyslexia (trouble sequencing numbers and letters, omitting words, changing words, letters and numbers jumping around, etc.) She CAN read at grade-level, but reading is very tiring for her. She is also doing a pretty good job memorizing the multiplication tables, but she still has problems sequencing numbers 1-10, and sometimes can't remember simple addition facts. Some days are worse than others. She had surgery for crossed eyes, and her ophthalmologist ( a well-known pediatric ophthalmologist in the area) has assured me she has "good vision." He did not even find a problem with eye tracking, although I feel that there may be one.

We've always home-schooled her and I've always known there was something a little different and tried to find answers, creative teaching methods and eye exercises, but I found very few people who would help us in our rural community. In addition, I have a chronic pain/intense fatigue condition that limits extensive travel.

There are so many programs, books, training-courses, etc. and there's no way for a lay-person to know which would "work best" or if any of them are complete nonsense. I've heard that the Scottish Rite program is VERY good but expensive. Going to Dallas for a one-time assessment would be an option.

I know that some of you have been thorough what we're going through right now: trying to find solid answers.

I would appreciate any advice you can send. Remember that we live in a very rural area without pediatric-neurologists and other specialists like that.

Thank you in advance.
-Shanna Duck
Subject: Phonemic Awareness Games


Author:
KC_88
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Date Posted: 21:34:31 08/24/11 Wed
This is a game which i find very helpful when getting the student used to new phonics and putting them into use:

make a two letter word with the phonic you are trying to teach left out ie: it = _t

say the word out for the student so they can listen, give them an option of letters to choose from and allow them to fill in the missing phonic. this makes use of their visual / audio / writing senses.

the words can be made longer by using cvc (consenant vowel consenant) or even longer, but this depends on the ability of the student. it is a great idea to teach them sight words via this methods, or words that may be in a book that you will reading with them later on in the lesson.
Subject: The symptoms of dyslexia


Author:
KC_88
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Date Posted: 21:15:08 08/24/11 Wed
The biggest problem when it comes to diagnosing the disability is that there are no visual clues to give away the patient’s problem. Quite often the patient is bright and is perfectly healthy, therefore making the discovery rather upsetting at certain times.

By simply looking at the school results or the child's immediate attempts at solving problems, most would make the presumption that they are stupid or are simply unwilling to try. Most would jump to the conclusion that was mentined rather than think of dyslexia.

however, upon closer inspection there are signs that make it more obvious the student may not be 'thick' but is indeed suffering from the disabllity. with daily bombardment of letters and numbers, one should find it ovbious which direction a number or letter should be written in only a few attempts. but constantly repeating the same mistake should lead the tutor / parent to suspect that something is wrong.

knowing this can help them make the decision to seek out professional help in order to help the student.
Subject: Games for Dyslexia


Author:
Sunshine
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Date Posted: 22:19:44 08/23/11 Tue
If you are looking for therapy for Dyslexia try www.DyslexiaGames.com This program has been wonderful for my daughter! It's affordable and FUN! It's a six month program but helped my daughter in two months. You can use the worksheets at home, about 20 minutes a day. The therapy includes art, puzzle games, pattern games, mind teasers, and drawing.
Subject: Is Dyslexia A GIFT? YES!


Author:
Sunshine
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Date Posted: 22:14:17 08/23/11 Tue
I want to encourage parents who have kids with Dyslexia. Look for your child's gifts, strengths and talents- there will be many. So often we focus on trying to fix the problem that we miss out on the amazing talents!

My Dyslexic Daughter's Talents (age 11):
Drawing
Loves animals
Great at preparing meals
Loves to help with little children
Makes stuff out of clay
Makes cartoons with computer animation
Invents things
Tells stories
Never gives up!
Sings
She's not afraid to to be herself
She's happy to help around the house.
She loves to garden
She can do math in her head really well.
She has mastered a sport called Parkour.
She's a great photographer.

What are her weaknesses? She couldn't tell the difference between a "b" and "d" or read the word "the" until she was NINE! She needed brain training therapy- we used www.DyslexiaGames.com - I also learned a lot from a book called "The Gift of Dyslexia" She enjoys reading and writing now. The types of talents she possesses are common to kids with Dyslexia- they often very creative, imaginative, fearless and compassionate.

TRY www.DyslexiaGames.com
Subject: back in the day


Author:
g sims
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Date Posted: 13:10:32 08/22/11 Mon
For some reason I just feel like writing something about dyslexia and what it was like when I was growing up. In my mid 50”s and when I went to school there was no special education programs in fact by the time I fumbled through school I had concluded the school system was run by smart people and in place to teach smart people. If you didn’t fit the mold you just came along for the ride. Figure it out or too bad. I actually had one teacher in grade 7 (as I recall my second attempt at that grade) who knowing well I was having problems put me in front of the class and told me to count down by 7's backwards from 100. This moron humiliated me for about half the class then made me stay for detention till I figured it out. And this was what they called a teacher back then. I never knew what was wrong other than I just didn’t get it. Many years later our daughter had some problems so we had her tested for dyslexia. To ease the stress on her I took the test with her. They came back and said, yes she was dyslexic but I was “textbook”. So finally it all started to make sense. I have the classic horrible spelling, left and right is a problem and I have to think about it. Bad coordination and things like horrendous hand writing but only because my brain and fingers are out of sync. I appear to have the added blessing of seeing things mixed up. Only for a few seconds if I look at something that requires some comprehension like reading or changing the station on a radio its all just a mess. It takes a bit to see it properly. Large groups of people or the way of the 90’s the “open office concept” are god awful. I hear all the conversations at the same time. So, that was growing up with a learning disability in the 60’s and 70’s. I trust its better but sometimes wonder how much better.
Subject: surface dyslexia


Author:
christopher aspen
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Date Posted: 13:31:47 08/18/11 Thu
hi
anyone here with surface dyslexia ?
im not good at reading and find it difficult to concentrate after few pages,i give up because i cant remember almost anything of what i have read,i am from norway but have been living in the uk for 9 years now....so i do understand that it is not my first language but speak fluently.
i find it frustrating that i got 10 books lieing on my desk that i desperately want to read but i cant seem to it....
Subject: advice requested


Author:
saadia qamar-ali
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Date Posted: 17:04:20 05/28/11 Sat
I am just about to complete the last module of the teaching course and as a teacher I have found this an extremely useful and worthwhile programme. I was wondering if I should do the Advanced Course and are there any teachers out there who have done the Advanced Level and what their feedback is? I would welcome any views on this.
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Subject: Helpful tool for teachers


Author:
Eliza
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Date Posted: 18:26:42 06/05/11 Sun
I have been working with a child in my grade who has dyslexia who is 3 years behind in reading, writing and spelling. I have found that teaching him to use THRASS as a tool to help him with Enlish has helped him to significantly improve.

Teaching students that y makes the "y" sound as in yellow etc is extremely flawed because there are many exceptions to this rule. For example in the word 'many' in this case "y" is making the e sound. THRASS teaches the students that there are 44 speech sounds in the English language, not just the ones in the alphabet.
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Subject: Spell checkers - are they any good?


Author:
Charlotte McHugh
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Date Posted: 14:45:09 08/16/11 Tue
I brought in my spell checker for one of my students to have a go on. The student is 16 years old. The student is already compuer literate but sometimes has problems in using the spell checker as not all words are picked up. Also, the American spellings are often automatically used which is incorrect here in the UK. I showed the student how to use the device and gave some simple examples using short words of no more than 6 letters to demonstrate. The student thought of some words that they knew how to spell and familiarised themself with the device by ommiting one or two of the letters. When the student tried words that they did not know, they quickly expereinced problems. They guessed the wrong amount of letters and also had too many errors for the spell checker to pick them up. Clearly this was too hard for them and wouldn’t be a good idea for them at the moment. They were very frustrated that they could not get this to work for harder words and did not see the point in using it if I had to help them with it all the time. I think ultimately the student is far happier to use a computer which does do a reasonable job at detecting errors, they saw the spell checker as something that would take extra time and not necessary.
Subject: Learning Strategies


Author:
Alison Spiteri (Interesting...)
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Date Posted: 08:37:15 07/14/11 Thu
I am an LSA and i will be assisting a child with dyslexia this september coming and therefore i though of learning more by sitting for the 'certificate' online course. Reading the notes and book, i was thinking that for the literature book i would record the chapter so that the child and hear the recording at home and giving him extra work, for example to put the events in sequence, and summaries with pictures, and also showing him the film. Does anyone think it would be a good idea?
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Subject: EAL and dyslexia


Author:
c
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Date Posted: 07:11:14 08/14/11 Sun
Hi, I am soon to be working with young dyslexic children who have little spoken English. I was just wondering, while multi-sensory teaching strategies are fantastic for all children, does anybody know of any particularly beneficial programmes or resources specifically for children with dyslexia who face the additional challenge of learning in another language to their mother tongue?
Subject: Feed back on what I have learned till now


Author:
Illona
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Date Posted: 10:11:10 04/30/11 Sat
I have recently started the certificate in the teaching children with dyslexia. I am learning alot of methods which are really helping me in my work. I have just finished my second assignment and the teaching strategies are being very helpful. Really enjoying learning.
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Subject: Is learning to type difficult as a dyslexic?


Author:
Barbara
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Date Posted: 14:14:49 08/05/11 Fri
My 13 year old son has many classic symptoms of dyslexia (word and letter reversal, difficulty with memorizing in math, difficulty copying text). He also has Irlen Syndrome and has been fitted with colored lenses, which has helped termendously with his reading. His biggest challenge last year was learning to type. Despite hard work, even learning home row (using a standard on-line program) has proved very difficult. The teacher will not allow any deviation and is very hard on my son's self esteem. I really don't want him to go back into a class with this teacher next year, but my son "doesn't want to be different" than his classmates. The main question is this: It learning to type difficult for those with dyslexia? I agree it is an important skill, but I'm not sure it is worth the emotional toll. Thoughts? Thanks!
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Subject: Advice PLEASE


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Alicia
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Date Posted: 03:23:39 08/08/11 Mon
To all involved in either teaching or caring for or raising an individual with dyslexia; I salute you and thank you for your great work!

I am a mother of a 7 yo (Grade 1) dyslexic daughter. Like in many countries, South African perseption of dyslexia is very much a "shame" kind of response. Where we live we have no access to specialised education and had to make one of the hardest decisions to have our daughter live with my mother (who is a fantastic mainstream teacher). Our daughter is on a waiting list for a remedial school and is currently recieving great education in a private "main" stream school and she is passing. However her struggle is now becoming evident. Innitially (as I persieved it) she understood why she had to live away from mom and dad. But as the year goes on she is finding it harder and harder to be away. A remedial teacher has just moved to our small town (she is starting a private "school") and now I need to decide (again a change for her)do I bring her home or do I leave her away from us with the hope of her getting in at the established remedial school? My heart is broken in a million pieces as knowing what the best thing to do is not easy. If anybody has any advise, please respond.
I believe our dyslexics holds the key to so many issues in this world, if we empower them!!! Thank you inadvance for your compassion and advice! Alicia....
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Subject: Participants Needed in a New York Dyslexia Study


Author:
Dyslexia Study NY
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Date Posted: 14:29:06 08/04/11 Thu
Are you interested in participating in a study about DYSLEXIA?

Who are we looking for?
1) People who HAVE dyslexia
2) People with a PARENT, SIBLING, or CHILD with dyslexia
3) People who DO NOT have dyslexia or any other learning disorders

Individuals selected to participate in the study will be compensated for their time. If you are over 18 and wish to participate please email:

rel-haddad@gc.cuny.edu
Subject: New Dyslexia aid available


Author:
Phillip Pang
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Date Posted: 11:44:11 08/04/11 Thu
I work for an optometrist in Texas and we are using a new technology called ChromaGen lenses. It is an FDA appoved aid for visual reading disorders associated with dyslexia.

ChromaGen uses a system of colored filters that have the appearance of neutral gray when worn. These filters can be incorporated into any existing prescription and helps re-synchronize and selectively change the wavelength of light going into both eyes. This change helps reduce the speed of the information in the brain’s neurological pathways. This slowing of the wavelengths allows for a more accurate synchronization of information in the visual pathway. When this happens, reading will become easier and allows for more effort for other tasks such as handwriting and spelling.

ChromaGen can improve the ease of reading as well as increase spelling skills and improve handwriting. Most of all it gives the individual self-confidence in their abilities to read and understand what they are reading. A University of Liverpool test showed a 35% increase in reading speed and accuracy employing 16 neutral gray filters.

I do not think many people know about it as only a few doctors are testing it. I'll put their website on the bottom here is anyone wants more info:
http://www.chromagenvisionllc.com/dyslexia
Subject: Extra Support for children with dyslexia


Author:
Anne Brocklesby
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Date Posted: 00:58:14 08/04/11 Thu
I realised by young daughter had dyslexia when she was about 6 years old. My husband had spelling difficulties at school, but dyslexia was not recognised in his day. I therefore set about finding out more about the condition, and also seeking additional support for her. I found a tutor who specialised in dyslexia, from our local paper, and after meeting her informally, at her suggestion, we (my daughter and I) felt that she would be a kind person to help her. Thus began some 5 years of multi-sensory teaching for her, in addition to her ordinary school work. I helped her at home with specialist programmes the tutor gave us, like tracking exercises, making cards with blending sounds, and doing coloured pictures to go with them, and following the alpha to omega course programme. My daughter enjoyed her time with the tutor - 1 1/2 hours a week, and it helped her confidence no end. For specialist mathematical help, she went to a different tutor, who helped her with working out her times tables, and to this day, she uses her fingers very successfully to calculate. She also had a spell-checker - a small hand-held electronic programme which helped her spell, until she graduated on to a computer, and before that, used a special dictionary for dyslexic spellers. At school, when she was 11, she had an assessment for dyslexia, and was then given additional help at her secondary school, out of the classroom, for one lesson a week. She successfully went to university and is now a happy, hard-working, creative young woman.
Subject: Multiplication Tables


Author:
Lourdes Culajay
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Date Posted: 20:31:01 06/27/11 Mon
Hi, I am new to the discussion group. I have a student who is entering the 6th grade next school year. I have been told that he has ADD or ADHD. I am tutoring him in Math and Reading. He has been having a terrible time with his multiplication tables. Some days he seems to know them and then the next day he does not. I use flashcards and games and any other motivation I can think of to help him. If anyone has any ideas please share. Thank you
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Subject: Barton Reading Program


Author:
Jessica Eddings (hopeful, but frustrated)
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Date Posted: 15:44:09 07/25/11 Mon
My six year old spent two years in pre-k and half a year in kindergarten when he started doing the Barton Reading Program. When he started he knew only three letters of the alphabet, now he sounds out words. I do believe there is much more I need to know about dyslexia, but we have come so far. I'm certain he will succeed in life, but right now I really need to work on his emotional well being and discipline. He is very high maintenance and emotional. Socially he has many friends and does well outside of home, but at home he is a different child. I can't find any resources to help me with his confidence. I'm sure his day to life is frustrating and he keeps it all in. I'm also sure he has some auditory dyslexia, which makes it harder to sit and have long talks with him. Any help or experiences shared would be so appreciated.
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Subject: Living With Dyslexia


Author:
mark kane
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Date Posted: 03:35:59 07/22/11 Fri

My Life With Dyslexia
When I was 5yrs old I lived in Northbrook IL and went to West Northfield School.(now under a new name and new building) I had a hard time and that was the first school that I was kept behind. Later we moved to Stanford Conn. Where I went to a Montessori school this was a school where the kids can learn at there own speed and not have to worry about the kids being ahead or behind them. I left that school when I was 13yrs.
Then I was over in Europe lived in Belgium for 5yrs and for two of those years I went to a boarding school in England for kids with dyslexia. Then in 1971 I came back to Ill and went to high school @ Oak Park Riverforest. I was in special Ed, each day after school I would go to another school for dyslexic, one of them was for crawling, (There is a right way to crawl.) This teaches your brain to work with your body in the right way. The other school was for your motor skills. First you would start with some exercises while being blindfolded, so you could not see what the other kid next to you was doing. The next thing was the balance beam while still being blindfolded you has to walk on it, sounds easy but it is not. Then we would have to go stand in front of the caulk- board and do some things with your right & left hand. The first class for crawling was 1hr the 2nd class was 2hrs. I did this for three years, and with out it I would not have gotten my HS diploma. I am now 55yrs old and live in Streamwood IL and have a wife and two boys. I was a garbage man for 18yrs and I still have a hard time being dyslexic but I have learn to find different ways to get to what I want it just takes longer.

I have done a lot of research on dyslexia because one of my sons has ADHD. Come to find out that Dyslexia is the Mother of all learning disabilities; ADHD & ADD etc are all under Dyslexia. That is the only way my son can have ADHD, you are born with it. Someone in the family has to have some form of Dyslexia.

Anyway as I was looking around online about this and read about some schools who claim to help kids with this. Not anyone has ever said anything about going back to where it all started, I mean you have to go back to when you were a baby and learn to crawl the right way. It is all about retraining your brain & body to work together.( at age 16 I was learning how to crawl.)

All I have is a HS diploma (no masters or bachelors degree) but I would love to teach the classes that I went to. I really believe you have to go back before you can go forward. I though about getting a grant and starting my own school but being dyslexia it is like hitting a brick wall.(I don’t know where or how to start). But I still may look into it because I can not do a class with 30 + kids. I was thinking two classes am-pm 10 kids per/ class.
As it picked up I would take on some help.

That is about it for now, I just wanted to share some of my life with people who have dyslexia and maybe some parents who are looking to try something else for there kids.

Written by
Mark W Kane
e-mail--- markane502@gmail.com
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Subject: Speed Reading for dyslexics??


Author:
Cindy
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Date Posted: 12:30:43 07/24/11 Sun
Hi,

My son just finished his first year in college and did "ok". Has anyone had a dyslexic learn to speed read? Does it work? WOuld appreciate any help and suggestions! Thanks!
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