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What are things I can do to help a child (9yo) with suspected dyslexia?
One of my daughters has suspected dyslexia – she’s being assessed but I can’t get her in for a while. However, I’ve read the list of symptoms and she has most of them. Do you have a child with dyslexia and how can I help her with her reading, writing, spelling and maths (all of which she struggles with)?
Hi my daughter and I are both dyslexic, here is some tips and strategies that helped my daughter and I, and now I use for my students.
For the student/parent
Keep a dictionary on hand to check words that we don’t know or new words, and write them down in a notebook to help remember them.
Spelling tips
Have a list of the most 100 commonly misspelt words.
Including spelling rules such as I before E except after C, Homophones is handy too, as it is not unusual to confuse similar sounding words such weather/ whether, and frequently confused words. Print them off on coloured paper, and then laminate them.
Learn the letters of the alphabet using bright coloured magnetic letters, and learn their placement in the alphabet, and their sounds and practice spelling basic words. (For the younger student)
Spelling mistakes, if unsure of the correct spelling, underline or circle the word, (especially if hand writing) so the teacher knows your unsure if the word is spelt correctly.
Ask teachers to write each paragraph in different colours, so students can keep track of were they are if copying from the board. (Some teachers were more than happy to do this, other not so).
Class handouts to be on coloured paper, for my daughter and I its a cream or buff colour (you will have to experiment with colours).
For reading, try different coloured overlays, to see if it makes reading easier. When reading take your time, and don’t feel pressured into reading a loud to others if your not comfortable, then don’t read out loud. However do practice reading a loud when your alone, so you gain some self-confidence, and you can listen to the sound of the words.
Assignments/homework from teachers etc need to be well defined and in point form, for ease of understanding for the student and their parent to understand.
Assignments always start on assignments as soon as possible NEVER LEAVE IT TILL THE LAST MINUTE. Most teachers are happy to check on your progress if you ask. Don’t be afraid to ask for an extension on assignments, but only when you have to (don’t make a habit of it). This is more for the older student.
Where possible use a computer to do assignments etc, ensuring we use spell check to keep spelling mistakes in check.
Dragon Naturally Speaking is an excellent computer program which does word processing, and uses speech recognition, that allows you to dictate your work. Another program is Read & Write Gold, which is equally good.
When doing tests/exams, ask if your allowed to take note paper in with you, if its a multi choice test, ask if you can mark the question sheet, this helps by crossing out the incorrect answers, usually leaving you one or two possible answers. Or you can ask for a verbal exam is done.
Teachers supporting a dyslexic student
When writing on the board and students are to copy, write each paragraph in a different colour, this helps the students keep track of where they are up to.
Assignments guidelines to printed on coloured paper, and be in point form for the student to understand. Dyslexic friendly font is Comic Sans and size 14. Also class notes and handouts to be on coloured paper too.
Extra time for assignments if needed, but never let them use it as an excuse for every assignment. Also accept a draft so you can keep a track of where they are up to, and steer them in the right direction if needed. Let them hand in assignments typed with hand written notes/work as proof of ownership.
Avoid asking the student to read aloud in the class, as this is very distressing, embarrassing and demoralizing.
Exams of test give extra time to complete or organize to do a verbal test.
Avoid giving spelling tests to dyslexic students, as they very rarely pass. What you can do is give them the list, and have them write the words into a notebook, and find the word in the dictionary to learn the meaning of the word.
Tests and exams, if multi choice allow student to mark the sheet, crossing out the incorrect answers. Or do a verbal test
If teaching younger children use bright coloured magnetic alphabet to teach the students letter placement. That is where they belong in the alphabet.
Teaching phonics will also help in spelling and pronunciation of letters and words.
I wish you luck and hope that some of the above strategies help.
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