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Subject: Using My Frustration for a Goal


Author:
Susanne
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Date Posted: 06:26:26 08/01/08 Fri
I am a 37 year old mother of two that was diagnosed with dyslexia I always thought I had it, but now I know. Growing up with this problem made me a very Frustranted and determined child. I am using this attribute to Swim Lake Ontraio next year. Last year I successfully took on the challenge of swimming 19.2 km across Great Lake Erie. I completed this swim in a record time of 8 hours, 14 minutes.



In 2009, I plan to take on a 50km swim across Lake Ontario, which is a much bigger, stronger and colder lake. My starting point would be Niagara-on-the-Lake, USA with completion at Marilyn Bell Park in Toronto, Canada.

This swim is far more complicated than the Lake Erie swim, and requires a great deal of financial support. It is believed the swim will cost around $10,000 for boats, crew, food, and all the necessary precautions to ensure my safety as well as the safety of everyone there to support me on the day of the swim.



I am set to begin my training in the next couple of months, and I am looking forward to the process of marketing my swim. I have many ideas of how to go about raising the funds necessary to make my dream a reality. The reason I am writing this post is ask any of you if you have sponsoship ideas or would like to contribue to this great indever. Dyslexia has formed whom I am today and whom I will be tomrrow. It has taught me to try and try harder even if it seems like the world is pushing back with a much greater force. I may not be able to spell but it will not hold me back from accomplishing my Goals. Many doors have been closed to me because of my dyslexia but I will continue to open new ones. If you want more information on my swim or would like to contribute please contact me at robinsonsusanne@hotmail.com



Thank you very much for your assistance.
Subject: Curiculum, Labels, Teacher-training


Author:
Ann Thompson
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Date Posted: 09:21:57 07/31/08 Thu
Does anyone really give serious consideration to what skills are critical in education?

Reading seems a basic need, but information can be had orally and visually through various media. Have we considered larger print with wider spaces between words and MUCH narrower columns for dyslexics? For some, these accommodations make a HUGE difference. (Seems we are still laboring under the illusion that every person in the world has identical eye function if we just "teach it right"). For more on this please see "Narrow Columns for Dyslexic Readers" on the Learning Disabilities Research Community website (ldrc.ca).

In Math, it amazes me that we still expect all students - regardless of directional and reversal issues - to be able to mentally manipulate (spin and flip) 2-dimensional geometric images! Some adults report that they get a headache just thinking about this...

What is essential?

Should grade 8 students be using a calculator for two-digit calculations?

And does absolutely EVERYONE have to be able to read at age 6? How silly! Why not allow re-teaching (using MORE than just intense phonetic approaches) AT EVERY GRADE LEVEL? We already know dyslexics have a poor track record with phonics; why not try other methods?

Teachers are "trained", not "educated". Very few are expected to do any independent professional reading. They are told what read, which forms to fill out, how to think. Schools are founded on an out-dated "bright-or-dull" paradigm that just can't adjust quickly enough to new scientific findings about human variability.

Children continue to be labeled according to old standards instead of being valued for the skills - however "non-academic" those skills may be - that they naturally possess. Small wonder so many quit. The damage is done in the VERY early grades when the child struggles with reading/printing/arithmetic. By the time he/she arrives in third grade self-concept is already damaged and the labels are in place.

It's time to sit down and re-invent schooling. This will be a herculean task that will require the co-operative effort of parents along with educationists. (Teachers have a very difficult time admitting that parents know anything...)
Subject: Excellent writing programme


Author:
Adele
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Date Posted: 12:35:01 07/29/08 Tue
Hello everyone!
Some of you may already know about this super computer programme Clicker 5. For those who don't, Clicker 5 is a writing support tool for any subject area and can be used in school and/or at home. It helps students to build their own sentences by selecting words, phrases and pictures. They can hear single words being spoken before they choose which ones to use. Completed sentences will also be spoken back to them and as each word is being read out it is also highlighted. Which certainly helps students with their independent reading and writing.You can print out work, make books, matching activities,animated presentations - the list is endless! What's more is that it is supported by hundreds of free teaching resources which you can download and adapt to your own/students needs and abilities! Some people may find it expensive but it is well worth the money!! To find out more click on www.cricksoft.com
Anybody else know of any other good software programmes/downloadable activity websites?
Subject: Questions--Aud. Proc. problems vs. dyslexia


Author:
Cheryl B.
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Date Posted: 12:57:37 07/21/08 Mon
I have been reading/researching much about dyslexia, b/c I have a son whom I am convinced has it. There is so much confusing info. out there. Can anyone tell me for sure if dyslexia is the result of an Auditory Processing Disorder or is this something that may or may not accompany dyslexia? Are they really the same thing maybe and different terms are used by different people? Some of what I've read also seems to hint at that dyslexia can be induced and that there are different kinds of dyslexia. I've had people tell me its no big deal that my son is dyslexic, and other sources say its too important not to do anything. I am currently using the Sue Barton Reading and Spelling System and my son is making some progress, but I don't know how much to expect or not and how soon. I would greatly appreciate input and advice. THANKS!!!
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Subject: Teach Your Child The Times Tables!


Author:
Nikki
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Date Posted: 00:03:52 07/23/08 Wed
If you are a parent who is frustrated by their inability to help their Dyslexic child master the Multiplication Tables, then check this out:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Find-Out-How-To-Teach-Your-Dyslexic-Child-To-Outperform-The-Other-Kids-In-Tables-Tests

Nikki
Also FREE pages available at:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Teach-Your-Child-The-Times-Tables-FREE-PAGES
Subject: Can the school just ignore dyslexia?


Author:
maggie
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Date Posted: 12:30:44 04/07/08 Mon
I have 2 sons ages 16 and 8. My oldest was tested several times in elementary school for learning disabilites and he was never found to have any. After that the school just put him on the back burner and forgot about him. I have just watched him struggle all this time thinking that if he has no disablity then why does he struggle. My 8 year old is now showing signs of reading difficulties as well and,like his brother, the school wants to test him for learning disabilites but they say they can't test for dyslexia. What can I do?!
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Subject: Support for Parents


Author:
Dawn
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Date Posted: 06:05:40 05/27/08 Tue
I am the mother of a 12 1/2 year old with dyslexia/ADHD; I am trying to find an online support group for myself. My daughter is in the 7th grade, and is doing well in school. My concern is high school... she's not eligible for services because she is "doing too well". she does well because of her tutor and all the support she gets at home. I find myself having trouble keeping up with her school work/projects. i'm trying to increase her independence with her school work. maybe i'm expecting too much from her... not sure what to expect... anyone know of a good book for parents ...
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Subject: In the process of being diagnosed


Author:
Malinda (frusturated)
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Date Posted: 12:34:44 05/22/08 Thu
My daughter is 10 and when she was in the 2nd grade our pediatrician said she thought she was dyslexic and told us to talk to our school about it. Well, I did some research and found that some of the signs matched her and talked to the school. Nothing ever came of it because they said there wasn't enough evidence to test her. My mistake I guess, I let it go and now she is in the 4th grade and she has continued to have low confidence and has trouble in math and reading and has horrible spelling. She meets 3 times a week with a reading specialist who now says that she wants her tested for Dyslexia because she should have outgrown some of the characteristics by now and she hasn't. I have done A LOT of research on Dyslexia and she matches so many of the signs. I know she is. I met with her teacher again this week and she told me she is day dreaming a lot in class. They just finished the testing so we should know what "the school board" decided on the matter next week. I just hope they finally diagnose her so she can get the help she needs. This process has been frusturating because it seems like we are just to leave our child in the hands of someone else. I should have forced the issue two years ago and she could have been doing better by now. If the school board feels for some reason she isn't Dyslexic is there anywhere else I can take her to be evaluated and get some help? I live in Texas. Thanks
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Subject: Support System for Single Parents of Dyslexic Children?


Author:
Teresa
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Date Posted: 08:05:27 07/11/08 Fri
I am a recently divorced mother of a wonderful 9 yr. old daughter. I also have a 15 yr. old son. Part of the reason for the divorce was the lack of family support by their Dad and when my daughter was diagnosed. It was too much emotionally for everyone to handle and I had to make a choice to free up that emotional energy. My kids are doing better. I crave the companionship of talking some things out and brainstorming challenges with another adult. I don't want to date, don't get me wrong. She is my main focus right now and keeping my head above water for my son preparing for college in three more years.

Anyone know of any chat groups or resources for single parents shouldering the responsability both financially and personally for a dyslexic child?

Thanks!
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Subject: Classroom seating position


Author:
Joanna
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Date Posted: 12:21:46 07/20/08 Sun
My tutor suggested I share this with you:

Classroom seating position

Pupil C is a 10 year old Belgian boy in the final year of his primary education . Pupil C was new to this school two years ago having spent the previous four years in the USA due to his father’s work .

When he joined us we immediately saw that he was a reluctant reader and speller in both English and French . He was referred to a French speaking speech and language therapist who confirmed his difficulties, attributing them in part to his bilingual situation and to an international move during his formative years.

Pupil C has already repeated one year of his primary education and we are now trying to give him the tools of the trade to deal with secondary education in September 2008 .

If left to choose where to sit in class, pupil C invariably chooses a rather anonymous corner in the back row . He was observed for a week, sitting in this position and many slips in copying off the board, noting down homework for the wrong day etc were noted . It was also apparent that he had considerable difficulty finding his place on the board , resulting in frustration on his part. Indeed, copying homework off the board into his homework diary represented a real chore for him and he often had to finish it off during a break-time resulting in further frustration as he is a keen footballer and needs his break-times to feel good with his friends.

The ‘green’ blackboard in pupil C’s class presents little glare and pupil c does not complain that letters jump around . However, he does complain about the white board used in science and technology, saying that he loses the numbers and writing . He also complains of headaches after a science lesson – no doubt due to screwing his eyes up as a recent eye check-up was fine;

When pupil C was moved to the front of the class, it was easier for the teacher, who is aware of his problems, to keep an eye on him . Pupil C does not enjoy being at the front, he feels far too conspicuous, but with the support of his teacher he is becoming more comfortable in this position and is seeing that it really helps his copying from the board and consequently his time management .
It also means that his teacher can keep a discreet eye on him to check he is on the right page etc. when copying from the board .

Pupil C’s form-teacher has adopted the following to help pupil C :-

1. She has informed all the other teachers that he should sit towards the front of the class

1. She has instigated a class copy of the homework diary . This is completed by herself daily and remains on her desk in class . If any child needs to finish copying or a child or parent wishes to check something , they have easy access to a correct and complete record . This initiative has been greatly appreciated by pupils and parents alike . It is also very useful when a child has been absentand needs to check what homework he/she has missed ;

3. A solution for the whiteboard glare has not as yet been found other than giving pupil C a photocopy of the key points on the board
Subject: Famous Dyslexic People Assignment 3


Author:
Adele
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Date Posted: 12:31:29 07/18/08 Fri
Hello everyone! I am currently taking the Certificate in the Teaching of Children with Dyslexia course. I thought I would share with you my approach to the practical exercise Famous Dyslexic People. The student I worked with had great fun with this activity and achieved much success.

At present I am working a dyslexic child who for the purpose of this exercise I will call Daniel. He has low self-esteem and lacks confidence. We completed the confidence building exercise making lists of things he was a good at and not so good at. I downloaded the pictures from the Famous People with Dyslexia file, which I then made bigger and laminated. I didn’t tell Daniel that all these people had Dyslexia. Initially we looked at the pictures and I provided name labels for these for him to match. Daniel was engaged right from the beginning and identified the people he recognised such as John Lennon, Tom Cruise, Whoopi Goldburg and Robin Williams. He didn’t ask why we were looking at these pictures and I didn’t offer an explanation.

We placed these out on the floor, as this was where Daniel chose to work as we ran out of room on the table. Daniel told me what he knew about these people and what he liked about them and didn’t like. I scribed his responses under each of these pictures and he volunteered to write too. In the following sessions he brought in some of the DVD’s he had of films these people had been in, articles he had found and picked up advertising leaflets for Richard Branson’s company. Daniel is very good at Art and I showed him the pictures of Leonardo Da Vinci and Pablo Picasso. I explained who they were and what they had achieved using visual aids, such as books, video, models and pictures showing their paintings. He was amazed at how much money these pictures were worth!

I asked Daniel if he could see any resemblances between himself and any of the people we had discussed. At first he said that they were famous and he wasn’t. They had lots of money he didn’t! I asked him to look at what they were good at. We listed these such as good at acting, singing, painting etc. I took out the work Daniel had done previously about what he was good at and we went through them. We then compared his notes to the ones we had made on the famous people. I gave him some stickers to put alongside the similarities between himself and the famous people. I sat back and watched the expression on his face as he realised that there were quite a few! His whole body language changed to a more positive pose. I asked him how he felt. He said he felt good because there were lots of things they were good at that he was good at too. He then went quiet for a while. I asked him what he was thinking and he said that these people were much cleverer than he. He then proceeded to tell me the things that he couldn’t do and had difficulty with, he then ended with they don’t have the same problems as me. I couldn’t help but smile. I explained that all the people we had talked about had Dyslexia just like him. At first he didn’t believe me. I then explained the difficulties they had, how they over came them and how they were determined not to let their difficulties to get in the way of their work and dreams. Daniel said that he would do the same and said he was going to work hard.

The work Daniel had done with me in these sessions was put into a portfolio and entered as part of an AQA accreditation unit. He was as proud as could be when a certificate was awarded to him in assembly! What a bonus!
Subject: dyslexia and behavior


Author:
DM
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Date Posted: 13:44:25 07/15/08 Tue
When my almost 7 Yaer old son, who was diagnosed with moderate to severe dyslexia about 2 months ago, goes to the doctor or dentist he has a severe anxiety attack. He thinks he's going to do well until he gets there but then just loses it. Does this behavior have anything to do with dyslexia? I'm not sure how to deal with it. Has anyone experienced any of that?
Subject: Teaching Dyslexic Children The Times Tables


Author:
Nikki
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Date Posted: 14:20:50 07/12/08 Sat
This is a challenge faced by the parents of many dyslexic children. Please take a look at this resource. If you like what you see then please leave a comment.

thank you.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Find-Out-How-To-Teach-Your-Dyslexic-Child-To-Outperform-The-Other-Kids-In-Tables-Tests
Subject: Tomball ISD Job posting for RTI/Dyslexia Coach


Author:
Cindy Hudson (Personnel Dept.)
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Date Posted: 09:59:51 07/09/08 Wed

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING
Tomball Independent School District


2008-2009 OPENING
In keeping with the provisions of School Board Policy DC (Local), Paragraph 1, notice is hereby given of position openings in Tomball Independent School District.


POSITION: Response to Intervention / Dyslexia Coach

LOCATION: Curriculum and Instruction


QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Master’s degree preferred.
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
Minimum of three years of classroom experience.
Reading specialist certification preferred.


CONTRACT PERIOD: 202 days
SALARY: $47,745.00–$62,270.00
SUPERVISOR: Asst. Supt. C&I
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2008

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD PRESENT THEIR APPLICATION AND RESUME TO:

Mike W. Williams, Director of Personnel
Tomball Independent School District
221 West Main Street, Tomball, Texas 77375
Telephone: (281) 357-3100
Email: cynthiahudson@tomballisd.net
Date Posted 07/01/2008
The Tomball Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, and or employment practices. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, at 221 West Main, Tomball, Texas 77375-5595, 281-357-3100, Ext. 232, and or the Section 504 Coordinator, 1302 Keefer St., Tomball, Texas 77375-5595, 281-357-3140.

Please send resumes to cynthiahudson@tomballisd.net

Thank you,

Cindy Hudson
Subject: Dyslexia Research Study


Author:
Sarah Illingworth
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Date Posted: 14:17:32 06/30/08 Mon
Hello,

I am a graduate researcher in the Psychology Department of Oxford University and am currently carrying out research into dyslexia and how the brain is organised, using a non-invasive imaging technique called Doppler Ultrasound.

I am looking for adult (18-38 yrs-old) dyslexics to take part in my study. It takes place in Oxford in the Psychology department, lasts 1.5hrs and participants are paid £10 for participating, and can learn about their brain organization in regards to language.

Participants need to speak English as a first language and have normal hearing. They should have a prior diagnosis of dyslexia and are asked to bring a copy of the report from their Educational Psychologist if they have one.

I will be testing throughout July and if you are interested in taking part, or would like me to send you a full information sheet/answer specific questions please email me at

sarah.illingworth@psy.ox.ac.uk

Best Wishes
Sarah
Subject: Feature Film


Author:
Rosemary Engelhardt
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Date Posted: 10:36:00 06/30/08 Mon
taarezameenpar.com

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We will be having a feature film at the Guilderland Public Library with a young student w/dyslexia.
Please contact the Reference Desk @456-2400, x-7 for further information.
Rosemary Engelhardt
Reference Librarian
Guilderland Public Library
2228 Western Avenue
Guilderland, NY 12084
518-456-2400 ext. 7
Subject: Is she too young to be screened?


Author:
Tracey-ann
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Date Posted: 03:04:04 05/22/08 Thu
My daughter is 5 years old and is in Reception we live in Spain and therefore the school starts here at aged 3 . Her teacher has approached me in view to do a dyslexia test for her, this is not being performed by a governing body simply by the head of her primary department using a screening software but the results will also stay on her school file.

She was born 3 weeks premature and then unfortunately had severe health problems and spent a further 2 weeks in Intensive Care on life support. She was a slow developer in all areas walking just before 18 months and lazy with her speech. She is very shy and quiet at school and in company outside of the family home.

The school has noted that her reading and writing is of sub standard ie getting her p and d when writing them but doing them fine at home and i and e's in speech, but is this not "normal" for a 5 year old ? When working with me and her dad and sister at home she is absolutely fine it seems she clams up in a school classroom from the pressure they are putting on her. She is getting quite stressed about it for instance last night I was up with her all the night because she was crying and worried that she is not clever enough in the class which crucifies me as she is only a baby still in my eyes and should not be getting stressed out at such a young age at school . I do agree that she needs more attention with her reading and writing even though she knows her alphabet, recognises letters, and main key words, I am not in denial about the fact that I need to work with her more at home but from your professional advice is she not too young to sit this test for an accurate diagnosis ?

I appreciate your comments
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Subject: is my student dislexic


Author:
Blissten Followell
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Date Posted: 15:56:59 06/04/08 Wed
I am a preschool teacher and I had a new student start a couple days ago. She is writing her name AIVILO when in fact her name is Olivia. I have seen her write it the correct way 2 times also. She tells me she likes to write it like that and I will ask her to fix it and she will go sit down and come back up with it the exact same way. I have seen children do this before but they normally can fix it when I ask them to. I was also writing letters and numbers on the board and when I put the number 6 on the board she told me it was 9 and then when I wrote 9 on the board she told me it was P. I believe these are signs of dislexia and I would like to know how to help her out with this. I figure in Kindergarten they will do more to help but I just need to know if there are any tactics to help her in the mean time just to get her on the right track. Also she is 4 years old and has glasses I dont know if that has anything to do with it either. If you could help me I would dearly appreciate it. Thank you
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Subject: 13 yr old dyslexic boy found to be not dyslexic


Author:
robbin (toyboy)
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Date Posted: 20:18:35 06/07/08 Sat
My son was diagnosed as dyslexic at age 10. he is not 13 and was tested for an IEP. I am told that he is not nor ever was dyslexic. he had a developmental delay and now has "closed the gap" in his learning. Does anyone have experience in this type of matter. What is the second diagnosis is incorrect?
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Subject: dyslexia


Author:
john (lost)
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Date Posted: 08:27:36 06/26/08 Thu
Hi
Im dyslexia im 43 an im shocked at the amount of ppl how are able to tell you you are dyslexia but not the amount of pll to really help,it frustrateing an its lead me in to all sault of trubles with in my life as for sports very good but after awhile my engery went after doing my back in sliped disc which has left me in limbo land no work ect wont ever be a pen pusher so im stuck maybe in my 30ty i should of beeen able to do easyer jobs but then mangerment involes writeing typeing ect again back to hard laber work it a shame as ive tryed over the years to get help an when ive tryed ? ive been left walking around colleges asking is there a dislexia classes were ppl how were surpost to help me have sent me to these place were there wasnt the classes as they said which upset me an pulled away seem ive gone full circal an im trying again with a college taken me 4 to 5 years to do so an it still mite not happen.why ive typed this message is to let you now what you all readdy no? an it a wast of good ppl an talent an the fact these ppl have familys that suffer becase they cant fit in after the back gose or the enrgey? it a case of only if i walk that path would i now how it feels to be dyslexia if you can find ppl how have the right outlook on these ppl suffring with dyslexia again awast of ppl lifes or the time with in there lives ty for letting me moan about this .
Subject: This helpes children with Dyslexia learn how to read.


Author:
Bill (Happy)
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Date Posted: 10:29:31 06/24/08 Tue
http://flipflopgames.com/index.html
Pumpkin Breakout
Subject: memory games


Author:
Becky
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Date Posted: 04:37:44 06/22/08 Sun
Hello does anyone know of books out there that help improve short term memory.
Subject: School for these children.


Author:
Voula (confused)
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Date Posted: 21:29:39 05/03/08 Sat
We live in Canada and my son is dyslexic.He was tested in Vermont at the Stern Learning institute at 5 y.o.He is now 6 y.o.At 3 y.o we noticed something was wrong,but were told it was a language problem.He has been seeing a language therapist since then.
He is in a strong private bilingual school.Although we have had some support,we have to pull him out and put him in a unilingual school.This is in his best interest since his reading has been suffering in both languages.(French and English).
Our dilemma:Send him to the only local Dyslexic school or send him to a small English private school.The private school is willing to accomadate him ,but most of the tutoring will be arranged by us.
Factoring the tutoring ,both schools are equal the cost.
We have been given different advice.
The Stern center told us to keep him in the English private school that has the small class size and recommended the ongoing tutoring.
Some books favor the dyslexic school.
PLEASE HELP.
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Subject: purchasing of books for children


Author:
sue (happy)
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Date Posted: 11:48:06 06/04/08 Wed
could somebody please send me addresses and telephone numbers where i can purchase reading books for children with dyslexia. so desperate for these addresses.
Subject: my child


Author:
jackie (confused)
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Date Posted: 19:21:37 05/07/08 Wed
I got the letter and the Doctor call Monday that my child is dyslexic and in two days I have gone through many emotions and have already found that our school system isn't very supportive.
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Subject: 3-year-old


Author:
J
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Date Posted: 12:15:09 05/29/08 Thu
My daughter is 3 years old. Today, she wrote her name backwards. I've seen no other signs of dyslexia. She knows her shapes, can count, speaks normally. Do I have something to worry about?
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Subject: Theatre for Dyslexic


Author:
venia (happy)
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Date Posted: 13:36:27 03/28/08 Fri
Hello everyone. I am a stage actress but I also have a instrest in a career in education. At the universty I went to, study acting I learned that skills used in acting can help dyslexic children. I think it is called process drama, or theatre education. I am a dyslexic person myself, and I have a dream of not only using theatre drama to work with dyslexic kids I want to start Theatre for dyslexic.It would be a theatre company in which the plays will be put on by dyslexic children and in time adults as well.

It's a dream I have but it's a little scary to start. I could use some advice on what steps I need to take to get started? Does anybody know anybody out there that is using process drama, or theatre education, I could use some advice.I really belive using the arts as a teaching tool can not only help a dyslexic in school , but raise their self-esteem as well. Please feel free to e-mail with any commment and suggestions.
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Subject: Handwriting


Author:
Joanne Gammage
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Date Posted: 18:02:27 05/27/08 Tue
I have discovered that to help my son relax while he is writing, I get him to stop what he is doing. Then using his index finger in a tray of rice grains or sand he traces the figure eight lying on it's side. As he relaxes the movement becomes more fluid and he can return to his writing which comes a little easier to him. It also helps to practice letter formations in a handwritingbook to get used to the lines and movements of letters and numbers.
Subject: Jobs for people with dyslexia


Author:
Rita (Help)
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Date Posted: 06:15:28 03/14/08 Fri
My son has been dyslexic all his life. As a small child I knew something was different but did not realize what it was. He had severe asthma from birth. He had to live on high amounts of breathing medication and steriods for years. He developed ADHD which is a side affect of the medications used over a long period of time. He had difficuly reading, spelling and doing math. I taught him at home except 3 months out of each school year because of health issues. Sixth grade he started attending public school more days. Teachers didn't understand his disabilities. He was very coperative and quiet in class but had difficulty comprehending instructions and needed one on one tutoring. In seventh grade, one of his teachers resented his condition so greatly, he humiliated my son by placing him in the hall way with his back against the wall and talking down to him in front of the whole class. My son came out to my car after school in tears and his whole body shaking from being terrified and humiliated. He suffered many things in school from students and teachers. He no longer has the extreme asthma as he did growing up but still has to avoid certain chemicals and scents and cannot stay out in cold weather. He is now 22 years old. He got a job about 2 years ago working at the board of Education as a computer technician. The Board of Education had a lay-off and my son was one of the employees to be laid off. Since he has not been able to find a job. We have searched and searched for jobs. Most people look at him and make excuses not to hire him. He has a nervous twitch at times. He works on computers somewhat and types but no one in this area seems to be willing to hire him. He needs a job with someone who is willing to train him further in his abilities. Years ago, on the job training was available and many learned the skills they have from on the job training. Now a days, it seems that if you do not already have the skills for that job, you probably will not be hired. Do you know any companies who train and hire people who have dyslexia. My son is not stupid, he picks up on people's attitude towards him and gets offended. He has become somewhat angry because of the way people have treated him for years. He plays several musical instruments and has a miniature recording sound board. He loves to recording amateur CD's for people singing. But yet no one wants to hire him. He works on people's computers in the community but not many wants to pay him. He restores, takes off virus's, reformats, sets up programs, etc. but needs to further his knowledge with computers. I do not have the money to send him to college. He is so nervous he can't sit still long enough to learn in classroom and cannot endure sitting for hours doing home work. He is intelligent in some areas. He has also had some Bible Class in school. He knows some Bible history and scriptures. He can explain things that shock me. But yet no one will hire him. Where do we go from here? Is there someone who knows how to help us. He needs a job to support himself and a wife that can help him on a daily basis to remind him of the things he forgets to do for example: reminding him to take money to work with him just before he leaves out the door or he will not be able to buy lunch that day. I tell him when he is going on a trip or going out to eat with someone to take money but no matter how many times I tell him he still forgets to put it in his pocket, so, I have to ask him as he is ready to go out the door, "Did you get your money to buy your food?" His answer is generally,"No!"
I say, "Go back and get your money!" I have to watch his every move making sure he will have what he needs for the day. I have tried every method I can think of to help him think for himself. But as of yet, he still forgets. My younger brother has the same problem, but he married a wife that watches his every move. She has become his life saver. My brother is intelligent in areas. He plays professional music, directs music in a church in colorado, teaches music in a school, also has a music school after school hours and hired other professional music teachers to help teach. He also does music recordings and uses computer. But he cannot keep up with his wallet or his shirt or shoes or etc. His wife accomodates for his disabilities. She keeps up with the bill paying, running errands and etc. She really works toward helping him succeed. I truly appreciate her love for my brother. I am hoping for a wife for my son who is willing to do the same. My husband has dyslexia and I also have to accomodate his disabilities. But as of now, my son needs a job extremely bad. I am 50 years old and am developing some health problems. I want to die with the peace that my son can support himself and have a wife that can stand by his side for as long as he lives. If anyone can help please send information. Please e-mail me at godschild120@hotmail.com. Thank You
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Subject: Dictionary help for dyslexics


Author:
singingwitch
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Date Posted: 02:22:54 04/20/08 Sun
The children in my class often say "How can you look up a word in the dictionary when you don't know how to spell it?" I have taken an excerpt from one of my course assignments and hope this information will help. This dictionary is great for ALL children and I think every teacher should have one.
The ISBN no. is 978-1-85503-214-9 and you can get them from Tesco Direct and Amazon at about £7 or £8.

'As spelling is often so difficult for them they should be allowed access to a spell-checker and/or a dictionary at all times. The most valuable of these, in my opinion, has been the ‘ACE’ dictionary which can help any child with spelling difficulties and particularly helps TL as it is broken down into short and long vowel sounds and then syllables, so if a child can sound out the word then they can use the dictionary to find out how to spell it'.
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Subject: Affordable programs


Author:
Melynda
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Date Posted: 20:01:49 11/11/07 Sun
I am a homeschool mom because I want to help my first grade dyslexic child. I am just trying to go at her own pace for now and only provide things that I know she can accomplish. However, I would like to find a program or book to use so that she can learn in her unique way that I know she can. I love the Barton System but I absolutely cannot afford it. We are a low-income family. I'm not asking for freebies (although will happily use them if offered) but I desperately want to find something that she will enjoy. Preferably something below $100. Any suggestions?
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Subject: RESOURCE for Learning Disabilities


Author:
Listening Ears, LLC
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Date Posted: 14:16:38 01/26/08 Sat
Information and resources for health professionals, patients, industry, and the public.


1) Listening Ears, LLC provides research-based nuerocognitive interventions including Lindamood-Bell learning processes, PACE/Master the Code, and auditory intervention. Areas of focus include: Learning disabilities, C/APD, Dyslexia, AD/HD, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Speech and Language problems and other developmental delays and disorders. We provide a FREE program screening and a complimentary consultation to review test results and treatment recommendations. Programs are custom-designed to meet the individual needs of each child. Distant home programming available.

Phone: 480 495-3871
Toll Free: 866-519-8273
www.Listening-Ears.com
info@Listening-Ears.com
Locations: Scottsdale, AZ and Chandler, AZ

2) The Alcott Center for Cognitive Enhancement, LLC provides research-based nuerocognitive interventions including Lindamood-Bell learning processes, PACE/Master the Code, and auditory intervention. Areas of focus include: Learning disabilities, C/APD, Dyslexia, AD/HD, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Speech and Language problems and other developmental delays and disorders. We provide a FREE program screening and a complimentary consultation to review test results and treatment recommendations. Programs are custom-designed to meet the individual needs of each child. Distant home programming available.

Phone: 800-588-5805
www.ThinkAlcott.com
info@ThinkAlcott.com
Locations: Grand Rapids, MI and Richland, MI
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Subject: Spellchecker for dyslectics


Author:
Ghotit
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Date Posted: 00:03:54 05/15/08 Thu
Hi

My name is Ofer Chermesh and I establish a company named Ghotit (www.Ghotit.com) that develops different internet services that helps dyslexics (5-17% of the population) to perform better in their day to day activities.

For many reasons regular spellchecker don't work effectively with people how suffers from dyslexia Ghotit first solution is an online context sensitive spell checker that is capable to cope with severe spelling mistakes and misused word for example Ghotit will offer a user that spells "I will be happy to meat you at 8 o'clock" to change the word meat to meet.

Ghotit received a good review at:

http://blog.buzvia.com/site-review-ghotit-co-spell-checker-service

http://speedchange.blogspot.com/2008/02/ghotit.html

http://www.ldresources.org/

From Reaching All Readers Conference Ghotit received the title "BEST Online Spelling Tool EVER"
http://reachingallreaders.wikispaces.com/Technology+Supports?responseToken=2b64321ae077d3b17ded7dec3bfa8143



From Teaching Every Student Ghotit received the title "the BEST spell checker for students with ADD"


http://teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com/2007/06/free-technology-toolkit-for-udl-in-all.html

In addition please find below inputs we received from various dyslectics.

I will be happy if you will be willing to try Ghotit.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Regards,

Ofer (ofer.chermesh@gmail.com)

• My god I have been look for this for all-my life, help that understands me. I write with a dictionary and thesaurus and some times cant even find the word looking for. I could not hold back the tears from the emotion then when I worked out how helpful this spellchecker will be for me.

• i really like it and i'm so glad i found it!! it will really help with my homework etc and my teachers wont get angry at me annymore!!

• Thank you for contacting us with your product. I tinkered with the spell checker for sometime this morning, entering common mistakes that our dyslexic students (and ADD) students make in spelling. I must say that I am extremely impressed with your product and would certainly like to further evaluate it with our students over the next several weeks.

• that spell checker is SO good, its actually waaay better than microsoft because it tells you the reasen why you are usuing the correct word. i really like it, its really good!!
Subject: Can't get our school to test for Dyslexia


Author:
Lissa Christenberry
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Date Posted: 11:16:25 05/13/08 Tue
Our daughter is finishing her second school year in kindergarten. She just turned 7 in March.

In October of 07 at our IEP (Speech/Language) meeting everyone was just at a loss as how to help her with her words. Recogonizing letters sounding out letters etc. Retention was not there either.

We decided to take her to Lindamood Bell for testing. Long story short we went to their program with great results. After 9 weeks we were on track. Lots of hard work went into this. We came back home and changed schools to one that had teachers trained in LMB and seemed eager to help with Sydney's diffeculity. Now here we are and we're losing ground again.

I am sure that she is dyslexic! But the school doesn't want to test her. They want to wait unitl she has went on to first grade and through tier 1, 2, and 3 of their Reading Intervention. I want her tested now. We have waisted enough time.

How do I push them to test her.

They said that we can have her tested by an outside source but that they do not have to recognize or do anything about the diagnosis. Is this true.

Help
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Subject: SRA Corrective Reading


Author:
Nikki
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Date Posted: 20:08:02 05/14/08 Wed
Has anyone ever heard of SRA Corrective Reading Program? And if so, what are your thoughts on it?
Subject: homework


Author:
alison hockaday
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Date Posted: 09:40:27 04/25/08 Fri
On a number of occassions I have been into my childs school to express my concern on the homework he receives. He is 8 years old, his diagnosis is severe dyslexia, he also has a communication disorder. My son has come home tonight with literacy homework it is a wordsearch with 40 european capitals including words such as Reykjavik,Ljubljana, Bratislava, Chisinau etc he finds these kind of wordsearchs very stressful but also gets stressed if his homework is not done, am I wrong to expect the school to provide an alternative to this kind of work and what would you suggest I do.
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Subject: dyslexia and confusion of letters


Author:
Phyllis Wamucii
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Date Posted: 06:36:18 04/30/08 Wed
My son aged 10 years and in class 4 has problem with spelling and reversal of letters e.g. he writes doy for boy. Recently, he started confusing v and z. I suspect that he could be dyslexic but he has not been diagonised. I am a Kenyan and after talking to his teachers, they have no idea what dyslexia is. His english teacher thinks that he is lazy and slow learner. His maths is not so bad but not to class level. What can I do to improve his spelling and reading. Currently, we are using audiblox which has helped a bit but not so much on spelling. His sequencing has improved. Only very expensive schools in Kenya where they know about dyslexia and do something about it. I unfortunately cannot afford these schools. Teachers in local schools have not idea about dyslexia.
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Subject: Advice Needed Please


Author:
Val. Yorkshire (Absolutely Furious)
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Date Posted: 10:12:54 05/11/08 Sun
At 13 yrs my son has just been screened for dyslexia and found positive. This has only come about because of other personal circumstances I happened to have to talk to an "advocat" whose daughter had dyslexia and she recognised things I was talking about when discussing problems I was having.

My son has been through primary/junior schools being always in trouble and spent the last two years sitting on his own in the back corner of the classroom because his teacher said he was disruptive in class and stopped other children from concentrating and learning.

In secondary school his first two years til now have been spent in detention, sent out of the classroom and always in trouble again for being disruptive etc. in the classroom.

My son has been labelled a downright unruly hooligan in school, and, when I think about it, other children's parents have told their sons not to play with him because he is a bad influence - even when they were at junior school.

We now have a major, all childrens agencies, senior teaching staff, learning support unit staff, meeting at school later this month.

My child has been denied a happy natural childhood, proper educational assistance and has been labelled wrongly by his schools.

M questions are:-

1. has anyone else had this problem and

2. is there a legal line support agency I can contact which will be able to advise my "advocat" and myself in order to gain my son recompense from the local education authority to make up for what he has been suffering in places which I sent him to where he was supposed to be nurtured and taught safely to give him access to any help he needed?

I am so annoyed, it takes up all my thoughts all the time worrying about what a horrible younger childhood and schooldays my son must have had and up til now still has.

I look forward to hearing from anyone who can guide me.
Subject: Know of any scholarships for Grade school kids


Author:
April (Curious)
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Date Posted: 17:40:33 05/09/08 Fri
My nephew will be starting a new school next year for Dyslexia. This school is a 2yr min program and is going to cost $31,000. for the 2 years plus summer school. WE are trying to find out if there is any type of financial aid or scholarships that we could apply for, for him. Any information would be great!
Subject: I think i have a form of dyslexia


Author:
Sarah (pondering)
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Date Posted: 13:00:45 05/07/08 Wed
I'm 20 and in college studying accounting. I have never had a problem with Math actually its the thing I excelled in!(read that this is a common difficulty of dyslexia)

But I have noticed many things about my spelling and the way I read things, which may be a sign of dyslexia.

I tend to mix up words like when/went, think/things/this etc. very similar words in sentences when I am writing them down, even though I say them to myself the correct way they always end up wrong written.

Also, I come across easy multi-syllable words and I just cant remember how to say them....eg i couldnt say equate at all even though 2 weeks ago i said it numeral during a presentation in college!

Also, I have problems with writing down words. sometimes I think the spelling is wrong, when its right. Sometimes I cant remember how to spell an easy word.....last night I couldnt remember how to spell sour!

Can anyone tell me if these could be symptoms of dyslexia? Or if i'm imagining it?

thanks

P.S. it isnt just a once of thing, I had to use a dictionary to spell some of the words in this message alone!
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Subject: help with ESY


Author:
Michele (frustrated)
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Date Posted: 07:03:39 05/09/08 Fri
I have a daughter who has been receiving special service since 1st grade through our school district in California. She is currently at the end of 4th grade working at a second grade level. The learning Gap seems to be widening and she continues to fall behind. She receives services 47% of her day. The school district does nothing without my first researching it, and then pushing for it. We have been offered ESY (extended year summer program) of 20 days. I feel it is not enough and that my daughter needs services for the entire summer. They will not budge stating that this is most apropriate for her...and cheapest for them. Even when I point out her difficulty with recoupment and reteention. Her special ed. teacher tutors over the summer and was wiling to tutor her at $90/hr. I asked the district to pay for it and they refused. I would love some help as to what is available to me at little or no cost for the summer. Also does the district have an obligation to help her or am I wasting my time? I live in the San Francisco bay area(east bay)Thanks. Michele
Subject: Dyslexic 11 year old boy


Author:
Pamela (frustrated)
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Date Posted: 12:45:45 03/12/08 Wed
I have an 11 yr old son who is dyslexic. His school offers a 504 plan but getting the teacher to put the plan into action is the problem. His teacher seems to have giving up on him and has washed her hands of him. He is a very bright child the teacher and others have made this comment to me but he struggles with math and reading but math the most. I have been to the school and asking them to help him succeed but so far nothing is getting done. He is not passing and he told me that he can't wait to turn 16 and drop out of school because its so hard for him and that he is different. What can I can do? I have done the internet exploring trying to find out things todo that I can help. There is a school in Austin TX but I live in Killeen and the tutition is very high.
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Subject: Testing for a Pre-K child


Author:
katmax (freaked out)
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Date Posted: 10:55:04 02/06/08 Wed
This is the first time I have ever posted anything, but I am so concerned for my daugter right now. My daughter turned 5 in January and is in Pre-K. I had my first conference yesterday with the teacher and she is concerned about her recognition of letters, numbers and everything in between. She gives blank stares and "I don't knows" to questions asked of her. Is it too early to test for dyslexia? Am I being too concerned about this. She is a sweet, quiet person and I am afraid if she does have something going on she will fall through the cracks. HELP!
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Subject: How to help son through the summer


Author:
Karrie
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Date Posted: 06:46:17 05/06/08 Tue
My son is 6 and was just diagnosed yesterday with dyslexia. I have opted to keep him out of summer school this summer and was really wanting to have some guidance on how I can work with him at home. I'm dyslexic and was only diagnosed last year so I am still very new to this disorder. What is the best thing for me to do with him to help him? He can write most of his letters with help but cannot read one word. He makes a's like q's. Help me help him.
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Subject: horoscope


Author:
horoscope (horoscope)
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Date Posted: 20:07:40 05/07/08 Wed
http://geo.ya.com/vebulaqi/ digital camera
Subject: Letters blacked out?


Author:
lilly
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Date Posted: 11:58:09 05/07/08 Wed
My son as told me that when he reads he letters a,e o,p d,b,q etc the white parts are coloured in black has anyone experienced this or heard of it? I am still waiting for the results from his assessment as I beleive he may be dyslexic.But I ask the above question as it is the first time he as told me about it.
Subject: helping improve a dyslexic child's self confidence


Author:
Joanne Gammage
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Date Posted: 17:50:12 05/04/08 Sun
Self confidence and self esteem are often very big issues to deal with when a child has dyslexia. I have found being a parent of an 8 year old boy that making a simple chart with reward stickers really helps. He gets stars for helping out at home or school, being patient anything that deserves recognition, not just for academic work. To keep him interested and motivated we allow him to exchange a certain number of stars received for a treat ranging from extra pocket money, a day out, a picnic etc. It gives him a goal to work towards, keeps him focused and above all more confident and happy!!
Subject: A new website - great resource for parents and teachers of left-handed children


Author:
Nikki Soames
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Date Posted: 19:34:05 04/26/08 Sat
Thought you would be keen to know about a new website with lots of information and resources for teachers and parents of left-handed children:

http://www.lefthandnz.com

Many dyslexic children are left-handed and we have a terrific resource for teaching handwriting skills to left-handed children. This starts with rhythmic patterns and includes left-handed letter formations. This helps avoid letter reversals and left to right directional problems. (See 'Handwriting Workbook') We also have an ergonomic pencil grip which has proved invaluable for encouraging a good tripod grip of the pencil.

Please go to our website for a free copy of our information sheet "Vital Information for Parents and Teachers of Left-Handed Children" and to read comments from special needs teachers who have been using our resources to good effect.

We are constantly updating our website and adding useful information.
Subject: dyslexia and maths


Author:
Daisy
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Date Posted: 03:49:10 04/14/08 Mon
There is very little discussion going on in education about the difficulties which children with dyslexia might experience in maths. Since approximately 90% of students with dyslexia have problems in maths, shouldn't we be giving this as much attention as literacy? I think teachers need to be made more aware of this problem and be given practical advise on how to support students in maths classes.
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Subject: Communication with Parents


Author:
Suzanne
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Date Posted: 15:19:28 11/24/07 Sat
As a teacher, I just want to comment on the importance of communication with parents. At the beginning of the last academic year a child in my class was acting up a lot of the time, whilst also displaying feelings of worthlessness. I decided to talk to his mum, who informed me that he wasn't happy in school - in fact, he hated every aspect of it. Through this communication I felt we had a starting point for putting things right. I spoke to the SENCO about dyslexia, due to the nature of his academic difficulties and it turned out that he in fact was dyslexic. With this information I was then able to provide him with appropriate materials and a curriculum to suit his learning difference. I set up a homelink book with his mum which was used for us, and the child, to communicate on a daily basis. This had the benefits of: me knowing why the child may have been feeling cranky/excitable/tired, etc... on a particular day; his mum knowing how things had gone at school and whether any letters/homework, etc... were due to be handed in, and the child knowing that we all cared about his well-being. Things got better and better for the child throughout the year. In fact, when he left my class at the end of the year he gave me a card telling me how much he'd loved coming to school that year - priceless - better than a box of chocolates any day!
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Subject: hi i teach dyslexic children i need some prog.to improve their eye hand coordination.


Author:
taru garg (happy)
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Date Posted: 02:18:46 04/21/08 Mon
hi all
Subject: dyslexia and IQ


Author:
jjkaus
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Date Posted: 21:39:39 04/04/08 Fri
I am wondering if any of you have heard of dyslexia effecting IQ score? My son has dyslexia along with ADD is 9 years old and is in special ed. He also has a low average IQ. I am wondering if his dyslexia could effect his IQ score or if he is dealing with three seperate issues? Any information you have would be great. Thanks so much!!!
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Subject: Re: Earrobics/Auditory Processing Dysfunction


Author:
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Date Posted: 12:52:37 04/13/08 Sun
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Subject: Worried?!


Author:
Nequia
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Date Posted: 21:57:49 04/09/08 Wed
My son is 7years 9months old, he walked at seven months and talked words at 4 months. In kindergarten he was noted to have some reversals. Now ending first grade he has aquired new reversals. He doesn't reverse everytime but frequently. He skips words and sentences in reading, sometime reads out of order. If I question him on his writing reversals he usually will correct himself. On reading I have to sound out the letter for him to realize that he is pronouncing wrong. He even adds letters (that aren't there) into words. He has barely met the benchmark for his reading level each semester. My son excels in all other areas eg. math, science, art, music, general, etc. My husband is dyslexic and still has trouble. The school refused testing because they say he just isn't as advanced in reading but he is not dyslexic because he could have reversals up through the 3rd grade. Should I be worried? I want to push the issue to get him help but I don't want to hender my son by pushing the issue if he isn't dyslexic. After all he is not extremly bad but he still has several symptoms.
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Subject: on dylexica how and what i can do to help her


Author:
wendy (sad)
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Date Posted: 01:30:01 04/11/08 Fri
my daugher is in all the top clases in school. came home with all the high grades "she in year 8 now " but we started to notice her writing is very messey and her spelling as gone down when shes writing. but when she is pulled up about it she well see it and spell it wright. my daughter as asked for help in school in spelling and shes still in her top classes for all her thing but she has just had a test for being dyslexia. and it turns out shes got a very mild kind of it. how can we help her with her school grades and everything . have it to but never had a test done and i don't want her to be like me
Subject: Dyslexia and Long Term Memory Deficits; Auditory & Visual Processing Deficits


Author:
Sylvia
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Date Posted: 20:14:56 04/10/08 Thu
My niece has been diagnosed with Dyslexia, along with Auditory & Visual Processing Deficits and Long Term Memory Retrieval Concerns. We live in South Florida. What therapies are needed? Who are the best therapists in South Florida? Is it usual to have long term memory deficits in dyslexics?
Subject: Curriculum Strengths


Author:
Dale Lowe
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Date Posted: 14:37:33 04/08/08 Tue
Students with dyslexia may exhibit superior skills in other areas such as problem solving, (fixing things, science experiments, elecronic circuitry), creativity, for instance in art or drama, spatial awareness, or be exceptional in areas involving coordination such as sports. On the other hand, they may exhibit difficulties within particular strands of a curriculum area, particularly when it uses written symbols which represent abstract concepts,(algebra and chemistry are examples), or symbols that do not have a direct connection with the idea or concept being represented,.Chemical symbols Fe (iron) and Na for sodium are examples. Algorithms, one type of mathematical problem solving, may present those students who find sequencing difficult, with more of a challenge thanother students. They would also find timetables problematic.
Subject: Getting to KnowYour Student


Author:
Dale Lowe
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Date Posted: 14:20:29 04/08/08 Tue
Within the first sessions, the concept of learning styles is introduced. My habits of learning provide the starting point. I explain what I do, if someone talks to me for a long period over the phone because I am not a good listener. I need to doodle or count squares on the wallpaper, or have a visual target. “Do you do that or something else?” This includes the learner in the inquiry process. I then give another illustration by telling them what I enjoy doing, which includes dancing, walking and gardening along with going to movies or art exhibitions. I relate this to the VIK questionnaire, (visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning styles). Options are then read to the student, pointing out that we use all three to learn anything, but usually prefer one or two and that there is no right or wrong answer to the choices made. Discussion follows the completion of this, to find out what they enjoy at school and what they do not. Discuss possible causes based on what has been found from the questionnaire. Interests and sports involvement are recorded in order for teacher guidance in what reading material to source. Further observations throughout following sessions make both parties more aware of methods to use, in learning new information and developing skills in literacy.
Subject: 8 year old boy


Author:
Renika Trott-Binning (Confused)
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Date Posted: 13:34:27 04/02/08 Wed
Hi I am a mother of a 8 year old boy, who is suffering terribly he has a learning disability, and his teachers just feel he is behind and nothing is really wrong with him,I am to the point where I am considering leaving my country and moving to the U.K. There isn't any resources here that can help us. I used to live in Manchester can you advise if this would be a good move and if you can recommend a specific place that I can contact,out there for help.
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Subject: links


Author:
INPP Ltd
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Date Posted: 07:21:59 04/04/08 Fri
The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP) specialises in the identification, assessment and remediation of underlying physical factors in children with reading and writing problems, Dyslexia, Developmental Coordination Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder. We also provide details of training courses for teachers, information for parents and a list of research based publications on our website. Would you consider adding a link to our website as we believe that it provides an information service to parents and professionals seeking help?
You can visit our website at www.inpp.org.uk
Subject: I truely believe my son is dyslexic


Author:
April
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Date Posted: 18:53:13 03/19/08 Wed
My son has struggled since before Kindergarten. He didnt talk until he was over 3 yrs old and has almost all of the classic signs. From not establishing a dominant hand to to leaving words out of sentences or changing the word. Math was always a good subject for him until recently. He remember enough to pass a test, but cant apply it later on a different paper. The same goes with spelling words. The school wanted to label him learning disabled. As I researched more I found a site for dyslexia. I had brought it up in Kindergarten, but was brushed off to hes just behind and immature. When I read it to my husband hes like "thats me!" My sister in law has the same issues. My problem is no one wants to use the term dyslexia! Its frustrating. How can we help this child if hes "labeled" wrong! He is being officially tested in April as the school has finally taken my advice and contacted The Dyslexia Institute. I was wondering if anyone has had their assesment testing done through them and what it involves? I am 99.9% sure my son (and my husband) for that matter have dyslexia. I have recently bought the books by Winkler (I cant remember his first name) and they are amazing. They are childrens books and wrote by him to teach kids with dyslexia that they're not alone. My son and I were reading them tonight...I read most of it to him...and the whole time hes stopping me saying "Mom..thats sounds like us!" I would highly recommend these books to everyone. Normally his comprehension is lacking but because its familiar to him he understood it, with some prompting of course. Any one that has some advice it would be greatly appreciated as I need all the help I could get. I also feel its important for teachers, parents and professionals to know that its ok to use the term Dyslexia.
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Subject: Helping fluency in writing


Author:
Sue
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Date Posted: 08:51:07 04/01/08 Tue
I have worked with a number of children who are verbally able and yet when it comes to writing either stories or facual accounts they produce very scant pieces of work. Just recently I have employed the following method, with good results.
Plan the piece of work together.
Write part by part in parallel with your student, both following the same plan.
Read and compare yours and the students when each paragraph is completed.
Edit your own work, based on what you have shared with each other.
Continue in this way until the piece is finished.
When completed guide your student to self correct spelling and punctuation, building on the knowledge that they already have.
Results have shown a greater fluency in writing, better development of ideas, improved use of language
and a great way to boost confidence and self esteem.
Subject: doubts about famous dyslexics


Author:
ati
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Date Posted: 01:21:20 03/29/08 Sat
Dear Sir /Madam,
I am a twentyfour year old Management student from Chennai ,India who happens to be dyslexic (Dysgraphic actually).I am also very much interested in sports.I would therefore like a small help from you.Could you please give me a list of all Australian Dyslexic Sportsmen and Sportswomen.Also I would like to know if the former Australian cricketer Jeff Thomson (Fast Bowler) is dyslexic by chance?
I am awaiting your reply at your earliest.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,
Ati Chari
Subject: Drama games for dyslexic children


Author:
Singingwitch
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Date Posted: 01:00:01 03/29/08 Sat
I am studying the course whilst carefully observing a little girl in my class. I lifted this quote from my last assignment....."Offering ‘evidence’ to a child about areas in which they succeed can help to ‘re-construct the picture that he has of himself’ which is often based on memories of failure. I have found it useful to use an exercise based on a drama game. I go around the group (this works best in small groups) asking the children to say one positive thing about each other, I make notes and add these thoughts to my own about the dyslexic children and use them as positive reinforcement at a later date. Comments will often have been made about the dyslexic child’s empathy skills, their artistic flair or their gift in dancing or singing perhaps."
A large part of my job with this child is to keep her feeling confident.
I hope this helps.
Subject: Common Practice?


Author:
jm9997
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Date Posted: 15:51:20 03/27/08 Thu
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Hi. I am the mother of an 11 year old girl. She has Dyslexia and ADD. We have just moved to a new school district. The previous district was very accommodating, had several after school programs and could always be counted on for help. The new one.....not so much. :( I am trying to find out if it is commom practice in middle school for them to require that one of the two electives they are allowed, be taken by her Language Science class. It seems to me that they should make a place for that with out taking something from her that all the other kids will get. It doesn't seem right to me, but is it a common practice? Thank you!
Subject: Should I get tested?


Author:
Amy
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Date Posted: 20:47:13 03/23/08 Sun
Do I have dyslexia, and is it important enough to get tested? I'm curious, but afraid that if I get tested and I'm not dyslexic, my family will say I'm just looking for attention. Here are some things that make me wonder, or am I just getting obsessed with this dyslexia thing?

-I read upside down and backwards easily.
-I have difficulties reading textbooks or large blocks of text, (especially math, so I do a lot better listening to a teacher)and often have to read something twice because I'll skip a line or a couple of words. Moving my finger or another sheet of paper along to keep my place helps.
-I love sports, but I'm not very confident because I always freeze right before doing anything and wonder which foot/arm/hand to use. The only exception is throwing.
-I'm left handed normally, but write with my other hand much easier than my friends can with their "wrong" hands, and paint better with my right. (I just confused myself when I read over checking for mistakes, and had to look at my hands...) :-D
-I've frequently found myself switching letters and writing a similar sounding or looking letter when I think a number. (I think eight and write "A", or think seven and write "N or M") This is really annoying with timed essays, but doesn't seriously limit me or anything.
-For as long as I can remember, I've enjoyed reading books backwards.
-In math, problems include: story problems, where I'll read part of one and part of the next, and problems with lots of similar looking variables, like X and Y, b and d, and especially M and N.
-Most embarassing, I have a big problem with reading and writing cursive, and I'm sixteen. When I write my own name, Amy, I still have to count how many humps I make in the middle.

What do you think? Should I bother with a test? What if I'm not dyslexic?
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Subject: Early Diagnosis


Author:
Jules
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Date Posted: 05:21:26 03/07/08 Fri
Hello
My son is in Foundation Stage at school in the UK and will be 5 next month. The school have identified a few "flags" about his interaction with other children, his attention span and his general willingness to participate in learning activities - although when they question him later it appears that he has heard everything. Of course, my concern and surprise have led me to do lots of research and I was astounded to read the 37 indicators of dyselxia and see a profile of my little one there before me. Poor short term memory, complains of dizziness on roundabouts, talked exceptionally well early etc. I also believe that he has glue ear, which we are having him checked for at present.

My Question: Is there any way to get an early diagnosis of Dyslexia or does it need to be when the child can be assessed for reading and writing at 7 only?

Thanks for your support. Feels quite lonely at present!
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Subject: early detection


Author:
tami
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Date Posted: 12:25:39 02/12/08 Tue
my 4 year old is in the process of learning his letters and he knows his numbers. with our foam letters in the bathtub he sometimes picks up the letters and numbers he knows backwards and puts them on the tiles backwards. is this an early detection of dyslexia or is it because he is just learning it?
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Subject: Exams/tests suited to dyslexic students


Author:
Daisy
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Date Posted: 19:50:12 03/23/08 Sun
Since considering different testing methods for dyslexic students it has occurred to me that although allowances are currently made in schools at the moment they are not necessarily geared towards dyslexic students in particular. For example the main allowance that I have come across is giving students extra time. However this is not necessarily helpful. Older students would most likely be able to tell you which style of examination i.e verbal rather than written communication, would suit them. My worry is for much younger children who cannot express their difficulties so easily and perhaps have not been diagnosed. It is possible that they are underachieving simply because of the style of the test rather than their ability.
Subject: Not sure if my daughter has dyslexia


Author:
Helen
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Date Posted: 14:55:34 11/13/07 Tue
I'm not sure if my daughter could have dyslexia and i was wondering if your child has it and at what age was diagnosed.
My daughter is 7 and in her 3rd year at primary school. She is way behind with her reading and writing than the rest of her class. She has a twin sister and i know you shouldnt compare but there is a vast difference in thier schoolwork. They were 9 weeks premature.
She can't tell you which day of the week it is or which day comes after. She struggles with reading but i have noticed that she is using the pictures to tell the story in her books and memory from what the teacher has already read to her but there seems to be very little word recongnition and that also goes along with her letters she will struggle with a 2 letter word.
She is getiing so annoyed at herself when doing her reading and stresses out then just wants to give up.
She is a bit of a fidgit cant sit still very long and gets bored easily.
She is really smart and very helpful always keen to help me.
Do you think it sounds like she might and what steps do i take next.
I keep thinking i may be being to hasty.
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Subject: word bank for test?


Author:
kaigirl
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Date Posted: 19:09:50 12/06/07 Thu
My son, a 7th grader (severely dyslexic) has had an IEP for 4 years. On it it states that he "will have a modified test when appropriate". For the last 4 years he's always been given a word bank with his tests.
His teacher for science and social studies is the same and the last science test my son didn't have a word bank. We emailed the teacher asking if our son would be getting a word bank in the future. No response - so (stupid us) we took that as a good sign. My son did do well on the test, had a couple wrong in the fill-in-the-blank section - but ultimately got a B- on the test.
Yesterday he had a social studies test and no word bank was provided. There was a sub in the room and our son asked for a word bank and the sub didn't know anything about it. He didn't finish the test. When his regular teacher was in today, my son asked for the word bank. *Wink* - advocating for himself!
Now, the answer we got from our son is kind of convoluted. But, he said that the teacher didn't say yes or no. The teacher said that last year he needed to have the test read to him, but this year he doesn't....last year he needed a word bank, this year he doesn't. My son got the "other kids don't have a word bank and you're going to do it the same way as the other kids" speech. The teacher also told my son that the IEP states that he MAY (last years IEP did state may, but this years IEP states WILL) provide one. Then our son states that the teacher said something about him being fired from his job. My son can't remember the conversation verbatim and I think that just relaying the message to us was stressful for him.
My questions are:
Is it acceptable for my son to be provided with a word bank?
Do I call tomorrow and demand that he get a retake with a word bank?
What do I do about the teacher? Background - it's a small rural Catholic school...we've had issues with this teacher before...nothing has been done. Do we let this slide like we've done so many times before?
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Subject: What makes writing difficult?


Author:
sue
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Date Posted: 05:26:21 03/13/08 Thu
When talking with a 9 year old boy who finds writing difficult he said:
'There's so much to think about! There's knowing what to write and then the spelling and then about adjectives and adverbs and punctuation and putting particular stuff in that the teacher has asked you to. There's so much that sometimes I forget things like capital letters and full stops.'
I think that this should give us a salutory lesson. We must be aware of the difficulties that face some of our children and lower our expectations of them according to their needs. We, as class teachers must think about what are the most important writing skills and what can some children do without!
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Subject: “Dislecksia: The Movie"


Author:
Harvey Hubbell (We Need Your Help!)
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Date Posted: 08:22:14 03/18/08 Tue
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z8luBVZ1k8M
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WGr3OotEbPs
http://www.capturedtimeproductions.com/

You can help right now and make “Dislecksia: The Movie” a success and bring dyslexic awareness to the forefront of the public consciousness!
My name is Harvey Hubbell and I am a dyslexic. I am currently directing and producing a movie called “Dislecksia: The Movie” with a planned released in 2008. This comedic documentary, about a serious issue, will present the latest scientific knowledge about dyslexia and the experiences of dyslexics. Viewers will come to know dyslexics – and those who teach them and study them – not just as statistics or talking heads but as people.
You can make a difference just by sharing our information with friends, family, and your local legislators. Start by supporting Captured Time as we finish and promote “Dislecksia: The Movie”. Sign up to receive updates on the movie and the strides we are making within the community and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Please check out all of our youtube videos, leave a comment (we would love your feedback), and add it to your favorites; these things really help. We are committed to promoting advocacy groups that help to further education reform and raise money to make educating children with learning differences more accessible to everyone. Won’t you join us in our fight?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z8luBVZ1k8M
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WGr3OotEbPs
http://www.capturedtimeproductions.com/
Subject: visual equipment to help dyslexic


Author:
corry
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Date Posted: 11:19:02 03/17/08 Mon
I'm working my final assignment in university, which is creating a book serial to help dyslexic child to learn reading with visual approach.
I need some quotes to complete the data, which is:
- what is the characteristic of illustration that dyslexic friendly?
- What color is dyslexic friendly?

thank you

^_^
Subject: urgently needed advice for how to start teaching a dyslexia child


Author:
sonia (help)
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Date Posted: 13:47:38 01/07/08 Mon
hi ,my son is is 6 year old and receiving special education class .he was diagnosed with autism around two years back. although he has shown a lot of improvement, still he is struggling in reading and writing.i had started the sight words with him and it seemed he enjoyed them but soon he didn;t want to learn and easily forget in fraction of min.
he is still confused with p and b ,and d and g sounds.when asked him to write, he is not able to fit letters in two lines.and many more of these things.recently i came across the term dyslexia and did all the search on net and i am convinced he has some form of dyslexia or even severe.now i would like to ask from where to start as he is already getting all the the aids for special ed, speech therapy,occupational therapy,he is in one of the best programme for special education.what else i can do? what are the first steps needed in this direction?
thanks
guneet
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Subject: Just got our diagnosis


Author:
kt
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Date Posted: 13:30:41 03/15/08 Sat
I found a description of surface dyslexia on the wikopedia.com website (under dyslexia). The article is quite extensive.
Subject: Better learning using relaxation and meditation


Author:
Colleen Milne
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Date Posted: 02:11:07 12/13/07 Thu
After teaching students with learning disbilities for a number of years it was evident that there was an enormous amount of stress experienced not only by parents and teachers alike but more so by the students themselves. When all areas of teaching methods had been put in place significant barriers were still present. These barriers were behavioural expressions of frustraion, anxiety and various forms of agressive reactions to even the least requests to participate and engage in activities. With some training in relaxationa and meditation, I was keen to use some of the techniques with individuals and in small groups. I was very surprised to see these techniques used in Brain Gym resources actually benefitted students in acquiring a different type of learning. How to read their bodies, identify stress and triggers and how to manage stress to free up and relax the brain and body for better learning. In one on one situations some of the strategies were definately individual to the persons needs and circumstances and in a small group benefitted all the participants as a regular group activity so they all knew what was going to happen after every out door session or before every test. I can honestly say this has been a learning curve for me as a tutor as well as an opportunity to teach a valuable skill that is not restricted to people with dyslexia but can be used for all areas of life. Learning, it is tru to say, is at it's best in a relaxed situation and retention of facts is best when the brain and the body works in harmony with each other.
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Subject: Dyslexia and my 9 year old fighting to get him help


Author:
Cynthia
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Date Posted: 00:13:50 11/09/07 Fri
My name is Cynthia, my son is 9 years old and in 3rd grade. I have been fighting with the school since first grade trying to get him some help. Finally last year I had enough and had to pay to have my son tested on my own. I found out he has Dyslexia, ADHD,and is boderline for NVLD. His IQ was extremly high yet is performance very low. He is struggling this year. I finally am getting the school to do some testing but no help for him yet at school. I feel based on the areas he is struggling with Math, Spelling, Writing. That it is due to his dyslexia not so much the ADHD, however the school only wants to focus on ADHD and keeps pushing us to medicate him. That is not going to solve the problem, since he is struggling with the concepts in these areas. I don't know enough about what I should ask the school to provide to help him in those areas. I meet with the school psychologist next wednesday and the rest of the group. How do I get them to stop blaming everything on ADHD and get him the help he needs for Math, Spelling, and Writing. Please Help he is depressed alot due to his flustration with math timings, and spelling scores compared to the rest of his class.If I ask him how is day was at school he will break down and start crying saying he is stupid and not good at anything..
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Subject: Looking for video


Author:
Donna
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Date Posted: 10:31:42 03/13/08 Thu
I'm looking for the video listed below, and can't locate it anywhere: does anybody know where I might find it? I was hoping it would be affordable by now....but it looks like I waited TOO long. If anybody knows where I can find it will you please email me? Thanks!

"Everybody Has A Song
Video directed at learning challenged children narrated by Henry Winkler and featuring a profile of Cher and Tom Cruise."
Subject: Confidence building techniques


Author:
Sue
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Date Posted: 05:15:25 03/13/08 Thu
It's important to build the confidence of all children, but particularly so for the child with dyslexia.
I have used the following techniques in a busy year 2 class with good results:
Star of the Day
Every day all pupils start on nuetral ground. Any outstanding successes during the day, including behaviour, social, artistic, physical, organisational skills are celebrated by elevating the child's name to the star. the whole class are made aware of why their peer has been made 'Star of the Day' and the success is shared with parents.

Pay a Compliment
The children are invited to make positive comments about their peers. These comments are displayed together with a photo of the child and later are put into a class book.

Hope that someone can make use of these ideas.
Subject: grad exam and dyslexia


Author:
Angela (frustrated)
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Date Posted: 12:30:43 03/12/08 Wed
My son is a senior and is facing the grad exam. I had it put in his IEP that this exam was to be read to him and that he could take it starting in the 9th grade. He has been unable to pass the reading and language portions of this exam. He comes close but falls short of the mark. We were told of an exception that he could qualify for but only if he had a "C" average. My son can only read on a 3rd grade level and has been unable to maintain this average. I was also told that he could not have the reading portion read to him even though it was in his IEP. I feel that schools in general are leaving these children behind and offering them a piece of paper that will not even help them to get a job at the local fast food. I need help and I needed it years ago but only faced roadblocks. Now we are at the end of his academic career and I'm told that he just has to pass. If he doesn't then he will get to graduate but with something that is meaningless. He could come back as many times as he wants up until he turns 21 to attempt to pass these test and be granted a regular diploma. Who really cares for these struggling students?
Subject: imagery for dyslexia


Author:
lisa
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Date Posted: 03:36:26 11/27/07 Tue
hi, im doing my thesis for my degree on the importance of imagery in early childhood education.
im looking for examples of how imagery can help children with dyslexia.
could anyone advice me, tell me where to look or give me an example or experience you had with imagery or visuals helping the educational process of a young child with dyslexia.
i would appreciate any help i can get,
please email me if u think u can help me,
thanx so much.
lisa
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Subject: need some math strategies


Author:
Gina
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Date Posted: 19:56:26 03/07/08 Fri
I am a student teacher in a 4th grade class. One of my students is severely dyslexic. She is making progress in her reading and writing, but her teachers and I have had difficulty finding effective math strategies for her. She has difficulty with problems that are written vertically and she also has a tendency to invert fractions because they are written vertically. She understands concepts when taught, but seems to forget them by the next day. The math teacher has noticed that when she has a high protein breakfast, her memory is better, but the parents aren't exactly on top of that. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
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Subject: New book in print


Author:
Tony Sandy
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Date Posted: 04:20:28 03/11/08 Tue
I've written a new book which I had hoped would be useful for Dyslexic students but so far I've had no response to it.

I would appreciate parents visiting the site where it is, to see if they find it applicable to this condition. I believe I have Aspergers Syndrome and this explains the format taken. I further believe I am what is diagnosed in America as Hyperlexic. This apparently is the total opposite of Dyslexia and for that reason I would have thought my methods would have been ideal for helping such students learn language easier and the site I visited, giving the definition of Hyperlexia, also suggested this.

Anyway preview material of my book, "Logic Lists English' (by Tony Sandy) is available at Lulu.com in Education and Language section, under 'Buy'. Any comments appreciated, no matter how negative.
Subject: Just got our Diagnosis


Author:
Lisa
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Date Posted: 04:57:37 03/02/08 Sun
We recently received our diagnosis. My daughter is challenged with "surface Dyslexia." Writing is very difficult for her as well as reading.

To complicate matters we live in Florida. I've been told that in our school district Dyslexia anyway, Dyslexia does not qualify for an IEP. Instead they have a 504 under health impairment. She will still get accommodations, but not services. The psychologist that evaluated her suggested OT, and speech. The school says that she does not qualify, and our health insurances states that servies should be acquired at the school.

We are tapped! The testing cost us a fortune, and the tutoring is $300 a month. I can't afford to pay for the TX out of pocket - any suggestions?

Also, what is "Surface Dyslexia?" When I google it NOTHING really comes up!

Thanks!!
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Subject: Dyslexia and Disorganization


Author:
MP76513
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Date Posted: 20:26:46 02/29/08 Fri
My 9 year old son is in the 3rd grade. He was diagnosed with dyslexia about 1 1/2 years ago. He spends about 1 hour per day in a special dyslexia class. The problem that we are trying to deal with now is disorganization. His teacher is very frustrated with him right now because he never can find his pencil, folder, library book, assignment, etc. He makes mostly A's and B's on the work that he turns in. His grades are starting to suffer because his teacher is tired of letting him turn assignments in late. She is giving him 0's for assignments that are not turned in. In researching, I have discoved that dyslexia and disorganization can go hand in hand. Does anyone have suggestions to help him get organized? His desk and backpack are always overflowing with papers! Any help would be appreciated.
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Subject: My child is lost and school is giving us the run around


Author:
Melissa (Helpless)
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Date Posted: 15:13:34 03/05/08 Wed
My son is 11 years old and we live in Florida, for years now my husband and I have been fighting with the school. He's behind everyone, the school did there whole testing thing in 2nd grade (that's how long it took them) and they came back and said is IQ is high but it appears he has a processing issue but not enough that he qualifies for any help. And they can't test him again till 5th grade and he'll be on a list. We put him in Hunting over the summer and it cost us a lot, but it doesn't help that school doesn't help. So I sit with him for 3-4 hours working on hw. 3 grade was HELL with the whole FCAT and now were in 4th and FCAT is around here. If he doesn't pass this test he doesn't pass 4th grade. It's hard enough to get through the whole day to day and he tries so hard, it breaks my heart. Now school is saying to have him diagnosis and I don't know where to go, my son needs help, is there a doctor in Florida (tampa) that does this?
Subject: piano and dyslexia


Author:
Vic
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Date Posted: 11:10:58 02/24/08 Sun
Can a dyslexic child learn to read music and play the piano? What is the best mehtod for learning to play an instrument?
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Subject: praising non-academic behavior


Author:
Lynda
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Date Posted: 07:13:30 02/28/08 Thu
Since it is rare that children with dyslexia receive awards/certificates for academics, it is critically important that we look for genuine ways to praise non-academic behavior. One can preface such praise with, "I like the way you..." Here are some reasons to praise:
Courteously holding the door for others
Saying thank you to a teacher for helping her
Loaning paper & pen to a student w/o being asked by teacher
Picking up trash that someone else left behind w/o being asked
Comforting a child who appears sad or is having a rough time
Walking another child to the clinic
Letting someone go ahead of him in line
Saying something nice to someone
Sitting with the new kid at lunch
Going on an errand during recess w/o grumbling

Sometimes you have to look for ways to praise, but make sure your compliment sounds genuine--kids know if you're insincere.
Subject: Ideas for games


Author:
Sue
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Date Posted: 03:56:30 02/28/08 Thu
Hi I was wondering if any teachers had any good suggestions for games to play with children. I am writing a lesson plan for one to one teaching to introduce the letter h when following the hickey letter order.

Thank-you xx
Subject: odd diagnosis


Author:
Jennifer
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Date Posted: 20:21:00 02/22/08 Fri
My daughter has just finished testing and I was told that she is "at risk for dyslexia." Can anyone explain what this means? I didn't know you could be "at risk" I assumed you either had it or not.
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Subject: Help with diagnosis


Author:
Kat Mills
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Date Posted: 06:57:02 01/28/08 Mon
My son is 12 and struggling in school. I am going to yet another IEP meeting tomorrow. The school won't test for Dyslexia, the doctors office won't test for dyslexia and no one seems to know who could test him. The school does know that they won't include it in his IEP unless he is diagnosed.

So what do I do? I can't seem to find any local information on getting him tested. I live in South Carolina. Surely, somewhere, there is a person that can diagnose my son.
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Subject: New Resource DECIPHERING DYSLEXIA


Author:
Dylan McGinty
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Date Posted: 10:03:09 02/20/08 Wed
Featuring extensive portraits of dyslexic children and adults, and their families, DECIPHERING DYSLEXIA demonstrates the best scientific and educational intervention strategies and presents the latest research into possible causes.

Used with its truly remarkable website DECIPHERING DYSLEXIA is a wonderful resource for a variety of collections. The website includes Clips, sections on Dyslexia Basics, Diagnosis, Intervention, a Fact or Fiction area, and online interviews with experts and people with dyslexia.
http://www.knowledgenetwork.ca/dyslexia/index.html
Subject: Assistive Technology


Author:
Sue
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Date Posted: 12:07:55 01/23/08 Wed
I have a 13 year old son who is in 7th grade. After fighting with the school district since 2nd grade and having him tested outside the district, he is finally getting an IEP. (It took failing to get them to do anything) It is very confusing when looking at the various software programs out there for the dyslexic child. I am told he needs: speech to text, text to speech, etc. Does anyone have a reccomendation on where to start? Some programs are very expensive and with todays technology, I'm afraid it will be outdated before long. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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Subject: What is the school required to do if I suspect dyslexia?


Author:
Esther (FRUSTRATED)
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Date Posted: 10:19:26 01/16/08 Wed
My son is a fifth grader and did not qualify for an IEP 2 years ago when he was tested. He has been in Title I program for 5 years. From the beginning I have been told that it is a maturity matter. My son tested average in most subjects and slightly above average in science. When he writes, he mispells words very frequently and often to the point that the reader cannot discern the meaning of his sentence. He is extremely disorganized and does not copy his assignments from the board accurately. His reading aloud shows that he tends to not read completely through a word, leaving off plural or past tense usually, and he often skips words.

I have voiced my concern and met with the teacher and principal but they told me the school does not test for dyslexia. It seems that this is something that I am required to pursue on my own.

My son's self esteem is suffering and he hates school. I need help.
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Subject: confidence building techniques


Author:
Irene
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Date Posted: 12:55:50 02/18/08 Mon
I would like to share some ideas for confidence building.
I am at present working in a school with a small language unit where the children have many difficulties. The head teacher has a weekly assembly for everyone where good news, awards, birthdays and celebrations are shared.
A book is passed round the classes prior to the Friday assembly giving each child and class the opportunity to contribute.
The children who have a birthday are called out and given a special sticker.
Any awards or achievements out of school are applauded and certificates and medals shown.( They are even requested to wear their belts etc and give demonstrations.)
Teachers are encouraged to select a child every week who has tried hard in class. They might bring a piece of art work or read a poem written. They in turn get a head teachers sticker and a pencil.
In the class I have stickers for effort and had work. A diary goes home in which I write good news for mum and dad. I get a copy of good work and let the children get it home. I try to praise each child every day for something which he has done well.
(They are just as happy to get a sticker for being helpful as for writing a story.)
Subject: question


Author:
Christy
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Date Posted: 18:45:04 02/17/08 Sun
My friend, has dyslexia and would like to become a teacher.
But, he seems to have a lot of resistance or fear to pursue his goals and stick to them. I imagine if he just told his professors he had a learning difference they would give him accomodations. But he seems too afraid to even try. He is always making excuses and stopping himself from moving forward and staying stuck. He is unable to hold a job full time job for any length of time. What help can you give?
Subject: Not the typical Dyslexic child


Author:
Debbie
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Date Posted: 08:40:53 02/13/08 Wed
I have a child in 5th grade who has struggled with writting and reading. I have had him tested by the school and they say he is highly intelligent, although his actual written work looks like that of a first grader. He does not have signs of the "typical" dyslexic child from what I have read online. He struggles with decoting and attention. I can see his frustration come out now as behavior issues. The school thinks nothing is wrong just bad habits... I disagree... Does anyone have suggestions where I should go next???
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Subject: vision therapy


Author:
Cindy C
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Date Posted: 12:22:35 01/11/08 Fri
Hello, my brother-in-law is an eye doc. and he wants my daughter to do vision therapy (200$ just for the consultation). Has anyone done this? Every time we have her read a line of letters she puts the second letter last or mixes them up; even when I hold up words for her to read or she reads a sign. I cannot believe that she can even read! I guess her eyes are also jerky when she tracks the words. Oh man...this gets so depressing. thanks Cindy
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Subject: Times Tables


Author:
Eleanor
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Date Posted: 15:42:21 02/12/08 Tue
Learning times table is always an area of difficulty for students with dyslexia. However students may be assisted by using strategies and activities which involves sequencing and rythm. For example,the students may be taught to memorize multiplication tables using popular songs whose words have been replacedwith the tables. Students may also use tapping on their arms to give them the additional multisensory experience that they need to learn.
Students with difficulty learning multiplication tables may also be taught to see the pattern and sequence of each set of tables. Eg. counting in pair is the same as saing the 2 times tables. They must be given concrete materials to practice with before they can move on to abstract thinking about the tables.
Subject: moving from Texas to Georgia


Author:
Patty
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Date Posted: 12:00:55 02/10/08 Sun
I have a son diagnosed who was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in 1st grade. He received dyslexia services and special ed services until 5th grade. At that point his teachers and I decided that those services were no longer needed. However, we are moving from Texas to Georgia and I am concerned that accomodations for possible state testing or in the class room will not be made without an IEP. If you have any thoughts or suggestions about things that we might consider in regards to this matter, I would appreciate any information. Thanks
Subject: Help for Dyslexics


Author:
paul baptie
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Date Posted: 04:19:00 02/09/08 Sat
I have been a teacher since 91 and I wanted to let you know of a dramatic approach that is very effective with all kinds of learning difficulties. It is called HANDLE and I have just finished my basic training. There are case studies from doctors and universities investigating its results on the wbsite: www.handle.org It was developed by a woman who had all kinds of difficulties herself and later went on to study neurology. It is a very simple non drug approach that people learn to do for themselves at home. Good luck with this everyone.

Paul Baptie
Subject: symptoms of dyslexia


Author:
Joy
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Date Posted: 20:27:16 12/01/07 Sat
I am a first grade teacher. I have a student who has a lot of difficulty with high-frequency words. It takes him much longer than anyone else to learn new words. He often hesitates before saying a word, almost as if he knows what it is but can't get it out. He knows how to sound words out, but is not as fast as most of the other students. He also did not recognize numbers at the beginning of the year and still has difficulty with 6-10. I have observed him counting out loud until he gets to the number he's looking at. Is this dyslexia or something else? He doesn't write backwards and he can copy off the board. He seems very bright and has a big vocabulary. He understands mathematical concepts but has a hard time with recognizing numbers. His listening comprehension is very good and he can follow directions better than most of my other students. Can anyone offer any suggestions?
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Subject: Looking for Adult Dylexia Testing


Author:
Rhiannon
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Date Posted: 00:30:02 02/06/08 Wed
Hi! I'm a 24 year old recent college graduate. And I think I might have mild dyslexia. I've suspected for years, but because I never really expierienced what was the "traditional" symptoms (as known by non-dyslexics) so I figured I was ADD or just stupid. But I was actually suggested by a college professor that I be tested because I was having difficulties and after reading up on the issue, I think I might have a mild form.

Now my question is, does anyone know where I could get tested in Indiana or the Chicago area? The on line assement said I was moderate, but some of the questions were too broad and only parts applied to me.

The reason I am doing this now is because I've notice that the issue is more pronounced than it was even 5 years ago (before I started college). I've always known I've had issues but never really knew what it was or how bad it could be.

Thanks.
Subject: Far Point Copying


Author:
Vicki Chubby (Difficulities in copying from the board)
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Date Posted: 22:37:28 11/16/07 Fri
My son, Mitchell, is 12 years old and is in grade 7. He stuggles with copying from the board and often does not have enough time to copy because of his processing speed and part of the slow processing comes from having to look up for each individual letter as he is unable to copy a whole word or phrase at once. Mitchell does not like to copy things from the board because it takes too much time and he often looses his place. Often, homework does not get written down in his agenda at all. Sometimes the difficulty with copying is because he doesn't know where to look on the board or the board it too cluttered or busy with other things.
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Subject: accommodations for dysgraphia


Author:
Catherine
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Date Posted: 19:47:12 02/01/08 Fri
My 8 year old has been struggling with spelling and producing written work since K. He is bright and has had great teachers so, although he is frustrated, he is hanging on grade wise. The school claims that since he is on grade level (which I doubt for his writing) there is nothing they are required to do. They will intervene only once he fails to stay on grade level. As the demands for writing and spelling increase he will have a harder time. What are the schools responsibilities to intervene before he fails? How should I pursue this? Thanks, Cathy
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Subject: RESOURCE for Learning Disabilities


Author:
The Alcott Center
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Date Posted: 14:27:00 01/26/08 Sat
Information and resources for health professionals, patients, industry, and the public.

1) The Alcott Center for Cognitive Enhancement, LLC provides research-based nuerocognitive interventions including Lindamood-Bell learning processes, PACE/Master the Code, and auditory intervention. Areas of focus include: Learning disabilities, C/APD, Dyslexia, AD/HD, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Speech and Language problems and other developmental delays and disorders. We provide a FREE program screening and a complimentary consultation to review test results and treatment recommendations. Programs are custom-designed to meet the individual needs of each child.

*** Distant home programming available.

Phone: 800-588-5805

www.ThinkAlcott.com
info@ThinkAlcott.com
Locations: Grand Rapids, MI and Richland, MI (minutes from Kalamazoo)

2) Listening Ears, LLC provides research-based nuerocognitive interventions including Lindamood-Bell learning processes, PACE/Master the Code, and auditory intervention. Areas of focus include: Learning disabilities, C/APD, Dyslexia, AD/HD, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Speech and Language problems and other developmental delays and disorders. We provide a FREE program screening and a complimentary consultation to review test results and treatment recommendations. Programs are custom-designed to meet the individual needs of each child.

***Distant home programming available.

Phone: 480 495-3871
Toll Free: 866-519-8273

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info@Listening-Ears.com
Locations: Scottsdale, AZ and Chandler, AZ
Subject: Dyslexic Dancer


Author:
Sarah Barnard (Humiliated & Highly Frustrated!)
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Date Posted: 08:01:13 01/17/08 Thu
I am a college student at University of Alabama in the dance dept and I have hit my perverbial brick wall! I don't know whether anyone else has ever heard of a dyslexic dancer but I am one! I do have dyslexia that filters into the rest of my life but I have worked out most of my problems and have good coping habits with reading and do simple math. However test taking sends me into great anxiety. But that's besides the point right now.

I need to know if there are other dancers out there who have dyslexia that plagues their lives and is/ or was causing extreme frustration and a great sense of failure. So much that you know that quitting is not the answer but you just don't know what else to do. when pluging thru the humiliation of getting combinations wrong and/ or not getting them in the quickest manner as to be able to dance them full out, becomes a gigantic problem.

If you have any help or suggestions other than the usual "stick with it" or "you'll be ok". No offense but I'm tired of hearing that because I need something more.

Please help me, Dyslexia is ruining my academic life!
Sarah B
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Subject: Rookie Teacher Needs Advice


Author:
Amanda DeJournett
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Date Posted: 11:25:18 12/17/07 Mon
I am a first year teacher and have several dyslexic students in my Language Arts and Reading classes. I’m currently having their handouts printed on pastel green paper, giving hard copies of overhead transparencies, and giving extended time for writing assignments. None of these kids have IEP’s, nor are any of them 504, so I currently have no modifications on them.

Does anyone have any other suggestions? I can use all of the advice I can get on this.
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Subject: testing for dyslexia


Author:
Nickey
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Date Posted: 18:04:48 01/16/08 Wed
My child may be dyslexic however the public school system
says there is know way to test for this problem.Every school year she starts all over with reading and writing problems.
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