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Subject: Is learning to type difficult as a dyslexic?

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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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Re: Is learning to type difficult as a dyslexic?	Russell Van Brocklen	07:14:04 08/09/11 Tue