Dyslexia treatments teach reading, writing, and phonics. They develop comprehension and memorization skills using multisensory techniques and mnemonics. When a child displays normal intelligence, vision, hearing, but just can't seem to master reading and writing, dyslexia may be the problem. It's a learning disability that can't be cured and doesn't disappear with age. With specialized educational techniques and daily practice, dyslexics can succeed at school and at work.
When undiagnosed, intelligent students are frustrated by their inability to learn to read. Early diagnosis saves child and parents from years of worry and frustration. Early signs are difficulty learning to read, spell, and sound out words. Writing efforts show frequent letter reversal and mirror writing. Other signs are difficulties learning left from right, poor rhyming skills, and difficulties comprehending written material.
Multisensory learning techniques helps the brain develop new pathways to process reading and writing information. With audio learning techniques students may learn to spell orally. Letter formation in cursive writing is often easier for dyslexic students to master. An alphabet card is a visual reminder during writing assignments. Sensory techniques can help students feel the correct formation of letters. This can be done with wooden letters painted on the correct side so "d" and "b" and "6" and "9" won't be confused. Other sensory learning tools include tracing letters and forming letters from clay.
Testing includes reading, spelling, writing. The specialist looks for mirror writing, letter reversal, dropping, changing, or adding words, transposing letters and words, and pulling words from different lines. Testing identifies dyslexia and the problem areas. From this information a learning specialist can recommend helpful learning techniques.
In the U. S., schools are required to set up an IEP, Individualized Educational Plan, when students have a learning disorder. They must provide specialized instruction. Dyslexics may be given tests orally, given additional time to take tests, or allowed to take tests in a separate quiet room. They may be allowed to take tests on a laptop computer. They may be provided audiobooks to assist with learning.
Many educational programs are available in the marketplace. Some well known programs include Lindamood-Bell Program, Wilson Reading System, PALS Reading, Failure Free Reading, and Corrective Reading. There are many more. An educational specialist can help identify problem areas and learning styles that will lead to success. Dyslexia is a neurological processing disorder. With daily practice new neural pathways are established. Age is no barrier to learning success.
Modern technology has expanded the available coping strategies. Although a severe dyslexic may never be a fluent reader, they can enjoy and learn from audio books. Text to audio software allows a poor reader to work proficiently and accurately. Many dyslexics prefer to record their notes. With computers and spellcheck, poor writers can become prolific and creative writers. Scanning written materials is difficult. Develop an organized filing system with color coding. Use a GPS when traveling.
This learning disability runs in families. It's not associated with physical disabilities or any limits on intelligence. Many successful personalities from many different walks of life have struggled with this neural processing disorder. Some of these include Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mohammad Ali, John Lennon, and Tom Cruise.
When undiagnosed, intelligent students are frustrated by their inability to learn to read. Early diagnosis saves child and parents from years of worry and frustration. Early signs are difficulty learning to read, spell, and sound out words. Writing efforts show frequent letter reversal and mirror writing. Other signs are difficulties learning left from right, poor rhyming skills, and difficulties comprehending written material.
Multisensory learning techniques helps the brain develop new pathways to process reading and writing information. With audio learning techniques students may learn to spell orally. Letter formation in cursive writing is often easier for dyslexic students to master. An alphabet card is a visual reminder during writing assignments. Sensory techniques can help students feel the correct formation of letters. This can be done with wooden letters painted on the correct side so "d" and "b" and "6" and "9" won't be confused. Other sensory learning tools include tracing letters and forming letters from clay.
Testing includes reading, spelling, writing. The specialist looks for mirror writing, letter reversal, dropping, changing, or adding words, transposing letters and words, and pulling words from different lines. Testing identifies dyslexia and the problem areas. From this information a learning specialist can recommend helpful learning techniques.
In the U. S., schools are required to set up an IEP, Individualized Educational Plan, when students have a learning disorder. They must provide specialized instruction. Dyslexics may be given tests orally, given additional time to take tests, or allowed to take tests in a separate quiet room. They may be allowed to take tests on a laptop computer. They may be provided audiobooks to assist with learning.
Many educational programs are available in the marketplace. Some well known programs include Lindamood-Bell Program, Wilson Reading System, PALS Reading, Failure Free Reading, and Corrective Reading. There are many more. An educational specialist can help identify problem areas and learning styles that will lead to success. Dyslexia is a neurological processing disorder. With daily practice new neural pathways are established. Age is no barrier to learning success.
Modern technology has expanded the available coping strategies. Although a severe dyslexic may never be a fluent reader, they can enjoy and learn from audio books. Text to audio software allows a poor reader to work proficiently and accurately. Many dyslexics prefer to record their notes. With computers and spellcheck, poor writers can become prolific and creative writers. Scanning written materials is difficult. Develop an organized filing system with color coding. Use a GPS when traveling.
This learning disability runs in families. It's not associated with physical disabilities or any limits on intelligence. Many successful personalities from many different walks of life have struggled with this neural processing disorder. Some of these include Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mohammad Ali, John Lennon, and Tom Cruise.
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