Date Posted:07:25:00 05/07/09 Thu
Did you know children can get excess to the blind and dyslexia through your county library. This should be where you live. This would be books on tape. If you check books on tape this might help you.Being able to listen and look at the words helps me remember them. I graudated and I am sure your son can to.
Date Posted:11:20:29 05/08/09 Fri
I think this is on the right track.
To get your son to ENJOY reading in whatever form is the ultimate aim.
To maximize his own potential as a functional reader is important too.
If he ENJOYS the 'print' material in whatever form, he will persevere.
In the end, we maximize our OWN potential.
Assistive technology can be used to make the learning process easier ON BOTH OF YOU. Google your regional and the world dyslexia associations for advice on this.
[I too have completed tertiary education and have had a career of over 30 years professional work. More importantly, I have had a happy and balanced personal life too.]
Date Posted:11:40:16 05/08/09 Fri
Your local librarian should be of great help in liaising with the Dyslexia Associations. If the librarian does not know about this field of education, it's time the librarian learned about it.
The school might need to back off. Dyslexia is a biological reality, not an attitude problem. Look through this forum and you'll find heaps of people who have dyslexia and have completed university degrees. The school needs to look to the individuals intelligence, aptitudes and skills.
The full spectrum of these comes with dyslexia. Studies have shown 40% of persons with dyslexia show superior abilities in other intelligence or skills areas.
Give a copy of this thread to the school and the librarian, if necessary. I can get references to show them if necessary.
Re: Dislexic parent