Dyslexia Symptoms and Spelling

       

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I have really been focusing a lot on our diet lately, so I though it was time that I get back to how we are dealing with our dyslexia symptoms.

We have seen a really big improvement in his spelling grades. I think our time at Lindamood Bell really helped him learn to hear each sound. We also have made a point to practice his words every night.

On Monday, I write the words on note cards. He reads then all first. Then we go through and spell them all. He doesn't have to get the right and we only do each word once.

On Tuesday, we just spell the words. Each word that he gets correct (without help) goes into one pile and each word that he misses go in another.

On Wednesday, we only practice the words he missed the night before.

On Thursday we practice them all including doing the ones he has trouble with more than once. Friday is the test.

This has worked very well for us. One of the main things I had to learn was that he needs to spell them out loud. I spell by seeing if the word "looks right". So last year I made him write the words to practice because I thought that would help him. I was WRONG. LOL

We all know that everyone learns in different ways. Finding the right learning style for your child is not always easy. I hope that share what works for us may help someone else.

Let us know what your strategy is by leaving a comment.

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Dyslexia - Spotting The Signs

       

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The word Dyslexia comes from Greek language and roughly translated means difficulty with words. Dyslexics tend to have problems with reading and spelling but this can be overcome with specialist teaching which targets the problem So how can you tell if your child or someone else is dyslexic? Here are a few quick pointers:

1 - Does it run in the family?

Often learning difficulties can run in the family. If you have a family history of dyslexia or learning/reading difficulties then there is a possibility that you may have it yourself.

2 - Confusion with directions

Many dyslexics often struggle with directional words and can easily get confused between left and right, up and down and in and out. A close friend of mine who has dyslexia struggled when learning to drive as she kept on getting confused between her left and right. However this was easily solved by her driving instructor pointing out which way to turn.

3 - Difficulties with sequences

This usually manifests itself as difficulties with coloured sequences to start with but can later take the form of difficulties with months of the year, days of the week and the alphabet.

4 - Reoccurring spelling mistakes

It is obvious that dyslexics have problems with spelling but there are usually patterns that can be seen that hint at dyslexia. If someone makes a spelling mistake in a piece of text they've written this mistake is usually continued throughout the text. Dyslexics have a tendency to spell the same word wrong in a number of different ways throughout a piece of text. Dyslexics also have problems with similar sounding and looking letters. Letters such as d and t which sound fairly similar can cause a lot of confusion and words with similar shapes such as b and d are often confused.

5 - Co-ordination problems

Dyslexics often tend to be clumsy and often trip or bump into things. They also tend to have problems with catching and kicking balls as well as learning to tie their shoe laces and can struggle when dressing themselves.

People who suffer from dyslexia are by no means unintelligent, in fact some of the greatest minds in history such as Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton were dyslexic. The problem with dyslexia is that if it goes unnoticed and untreated it can lead to self esteem issues and poor self image. Dyslexics can often be left behind at school because they are not taught in the way that they need to be and they are often accused of not paying attention and not listening. This can lead to further behaviour problems and is why it is important for a child who is showing symptoms of dyslexia to be assessed by an educational psychologist. This can be done by contacting your local education authority or you can be referred via the child's school.

Appleford is one of the top UK dyslexia schools, it is a co-educational day and boarding school in Wiltshire UK for children aged 7-13 years with dyslexia and associated learning difficulties which offers a whole school approach to the issues of dyslexia.

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Dyslexia Testing

       

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There is no single way of diagnosing Dyslexia. There are various kinds of tests which are used to diagnose it. Initially, tests are done to identify the presence of common symptoms, and more detailed tests are conducted to measure the symptoms. However, conducting the tests is very important if some primary symptoms are observed, as it is better to be diagnosed earlier in one's life. It is better to test and diagnose dyslexia at the age of six rather than at ten or twenty years of age. Dyslexia tests are conducted by an educational psychologist. Before consulting an Educational psychologist for evaluation a medical doctor should be consulted so that physical illness is ruled out.

There are two types of tests for diagnosing dyslexia, screening tests, and comprehensive tests. A screening test is used on a large group of students to identify potential dyslexic children. A comprehensive test measures the symptoms and examines the roots of the cause of Dyslexia. Various statistical techniques are used to measure the symptoms, and it is very important for one to be aware of those measuring techniques so that they can understand the severity of the symptoms. Comprehensive tests are conducted for reading, spelling, and intelligence. Visual tests, reversal tests and sequencing tests are also part of comprehensive testing. Comprehensive testing can either be done by an educational psychologist in person, or by long distance. The test done by educational psychologists can be expensive, but it is the most effective way as the person is face to face with a psychologist. In Long distance tests the expert never gets to meet the Dyslexic person. Most of the long distance tests contain a situational questionnaire and objective questions which are to be answered and sent back. Then, the answers are evaluated, symptoms are measured, and a detailed report is sent back.

In the United States of America, as per Federal Law, a public school district is required to conduct tests for Dyslexia.

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Learning Disability - Dyslexia

       

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Dyslexia is a specific learning disability and is concerned with writing and reading. Most children learn to read by the age of six, but in children suffering with Dyslexia there is a delay at which the child begins to read, sometimes they are still unable to read even in the second grade.

Some symptoms that a child is Dyslexic are

. Spelling difficulty is a common symptom. Some words commonly misspelled by Dyslexics are many, any, they, said, enough, friend and some words may be spelt in the following way, journey is spelt as jerney, or search as serch and knock as nock.

. Dyslexia is hereditary, that is, it runs in families and is of a neurological origin, that is, it is caused by a failure in the brain that is concerned with language. It is even thought that it may be caused by lack of hearing at an early age probably owing to ear infections.

. The strongest indication that a child may be Dyslexic is that although the child appears to be bright, he/she has problems reading, or spelling or coping with mathematics.

. They get confused between left and right and with directions such as East and West.

. Inability to follow simple instructions.

. They are unable to organize themselves.

. They get confused with b/d and p/9 they therefore tend to write b as capital, that is, B to avoid the confusion.

Dyslexia is not limited to children but it can go on right through into adulthood. It is equally common in both girls and boys and not more prevalent in boys as originally thought to be.

Dyslexics even though they have a problem with writing, spelling and reading are of average intelligence or above average intelligence. They usually exhibit talent in sports, music, art, designing, drama, mechanics, engineering and sales. They are usually considered to be lazy, immature and careless or they may be thought of as individuals who do not try hard enough or may be even termed as having a behavioral problems. Because of their inabilities they often feel frustrated and are emotional and suffer from poor self-esteem. They also tend to have a very short attention span.

How you can help your child who is Dyslexic

You can help your child if he suffers from dyslexia by talking to your child and explaining to him/her what exactly it is and that is not a failing on his/her part. The better your child grasps this, the better he/she will be able to deal with it.

As a parent, you should be supportive and patient and show plenty of love as your child's self-esteem may be affected if he/she suffers from a learning disability. Very often, children who do suffer from a learning disorder are very talented; therefore, his/her strengths and talents should be encouraged.

The home should be made as comfortable as possible for your child to study in. Take care to give him/her a well-organized, quiet and clean place for your child to study. Also have a particular study time for him/her. Also provide plenty of nourishment and rest along with plenty of family support.

Joining a support group thereby staying in touch with parents of other dyslexics will also be an added benefit in providing you with support emotionally and relevant information.

Keeping in constant touch with you child's teacher can be beneficial in that the teacher becomes fully aware of your child's disability and then both parent and teacher can work in conjunction in various ways to help the child.

Michael Russell Your Independent Learning Disability guide.