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11 Year Old Daughter with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
We spent thousands of dollars on all the programs out there and finally found the Davis Dyslexic Association International. My husband and I are both school ...
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- I'll add one more answer to your already wonderful answers about your daughter. I had a son who was finally diagnosed with mild dyslexia and we too had him do some sp...
- Dear C., KUDOS to BOTH you and your husband for being pro-active with this matter. My son is dyslexic as well, and I can't get his father to take the proper action...
- Hi C., Check out dyslexia.com. My husband is dyslexic and so are my two girls 10 and 14. We spent thousands of dollars on all the programs out there and finally f...
Advice for Testing for Dyslexia
You can register at the dyslexia website. (The workshop is a combination effort of Parents Education Network and the dyslexia association. ...
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- D., Education.com has several articles / resources about Dyslexia. http://www.education.com/reference/topic/SpecialNeeds_Dyslexia/ You might try emailing them t...
- Go to Susan Barton's website. You can google it. For reading tutors, I believe the website is susanbartonreading.com. Also, check out the dyslexia association which...
- I really like Upgrade Reading. Jessica is an incredibly astute evaluator and will let you know if you need to go have your son evaluated in a broader setting, or they...
Dyslexia??
You may also want to go to the International Dyslexia Association Website and read their information to see if your daughter has the other symptoms. ...
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- My niece also does this and my sister was concerned. Is your child a lefty? My niece is left-handed and it turns out she was mirror-image writing, hence the backward ...
- This is something that you should address now. Dyslexia is a serious thing and at this age, it is important to start learning how to adapt to different methods of lea...
- L., I would definitely bring it up to her teacher, but in my experience, they do nothing about it. I was told from Kindergarden to now this far into 3rd grade tha...
Help with Reading Skills
I agree with the other response about purchasing the book "The Gift of Dyslexia" . I would recommend visiting the International Dyslexia Association's ...
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- Kaia, I am a tutor for students who have learning disabilities. Many of my students have dyslexia. Hooked on Phonics was the first thing many of my parents bought o...
- Check out the scholastic website. They have some great reading books and other skills on there. I use a lot of these resources with my students in middle school. Books...
- Hi Kaia, Did you know that the word "cat" can be read 62 different ways by a dyslexic thinker? My husband and 8 year old are both dyslexic and AD/HD. My 7 year old ...
Son Have Trouble Reading
Kids with dyslexia make very specific spelling and reading errors. Please look up the National Dyslexia Association and review the signs and symptoms. ...
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- Hi C., A red flag for dyslexia or other reading disability is when a bright child has difficulty learning to read. Dyslexia cosists of many more symptoms than just...
- If you're not already doing this, I highly recommend it: Head to the local library and get a variety of easy readers. Your librarian can help you choose books with e...
- Take lots of pictures of your son doing things around the house, in town, on trips, at stores. Print and make books with very simple sentences and let him read them ov...
Dyslexia
Check out the International Dyslexia Association. I worked with several great people from there a few years back when it was the Orton Society. Good luck. ...
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- Hi J., I'm checking to see if MO is one of the states that doesn't recognize dyslexia as a learning disability. I live in KS and our state does not. There are actuall...
- Hi J., My 9 year old has dyslexia. There is a lot of good, research-based, and FREE information at www.brightsolutions.us. There are free webcasts that tell you s...
- You should try contacting a Children's Hospital. I don't know where you live but if it's in Kansas or Missouri there is Childrens Mercy & they specialize in childrn's ...
Dyslexia
And there is actually an International Dyslexia Association Conference February 22-23 in Albuquerque. This conference is for educators, parents of children ...
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- http://www.southwestida.com/ has helpful information. And there is actually an International Dyslexia Association Conference February 22-23 in Albuquerque. This conf...
- Have you checked with Child Find (I think that's the name). It's through APS & it's different programs for those in need (low income families that need preschool AND "...
- Hi G. G, I have a daughter with dyslexia as well. I have to say it has been quite a struggle and a heart ache. I have been homeschooling for about 14 years, so have...
6 Year Old with ADD and Dyslexia
Dr. Deborah Knight, the director of the Rollins Center is a very knowledgeable and has presented to the GA chapter of the International Dyslexia Association ...
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- Well let me start by saying sorry this is happening to your family. Just wanted to let you know my hubby had dyslexia and the best thing you can do for her is keep wo...
- Talk to the Schenck School in Atlanta or another private school that specializes in dyslexia. Ask them for referrals to educational specialists who have expertise in t...
- Have you asked your school counselor if anyone else within your childs school has dyslexia also? I know that they are not allowed to give you names for privacy reasons...
Seeking Mom
You might call or email the International Dyslexia Association - Rocky Mountain Brabch (IDA-RMB). IDA-RMB PO Box 46-1010. Glendale, Colorado 80246 ...
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- The bible says to go to our brother if we have a problem. But in this case where the son is being hurt and may be picked on more because of the confrontation, I sugge...
- 15 yr. olds are touchy creatures. I would ask him if he wants you to talk to the mom or the other student or the principal. He might not want you to say anything and...
- I know this really isn't an answer to your question, but have you taken your son to a pediatric optometrist? They have discovered that many many cases of dyslexia are ...
Teaching 4 Year Old to Write
I'd say you'd want to foster a positive and happy association with learning .... Try this with your little one, don't get upset or think she is dyslexic or ...
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- Writing letters backward is very common. All 3 of my older children went through a phase of writing some letters and numbers backward (but not on purpose). I would s...
- I don't think she is ready for that type of academic activity. Pre-K is more about fun, socializing and learning takes place during those moments. It is also not unc...
- Hi T., The struggle is due to the fact that she isn't ready for this academic exercise. Pre-K isn't about "class-time". Pre-K is structured fun that teaches withou...
