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Dyslexic students need to be taught to read in a very specific way. They can be successful with the right instruction. A multisensory phonics approach, called the Orton-Gillingham method is the most effective way to teach dyslexic students to read.
Unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation out there.
For factual information on Dyslexia and effective reading instruction visit the International Dyslexia Association's website www.interdys.org.
28/05/2009 21:08:49
Sarah
Dyslexia Parents: The Story of a Dyslexic Parent: Sara Kramer (the parent of a dyslexic child) provides an insight into the experience of dyslexia parents. She describes how parents should evaluate the courses of action available after a child is diagnosed with dyslexia.
Strategies to Help With Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties: Professor Amanda Kirby talks through ways that parents can help their children with reading if they are dyslexic.
Dyslexia Help: What Dyslexia Parents Can Do: Dr Valerie Muter gives and insight into how parents can help their children to cope with dyslexia and provide dyslexia help. She gives a view of both what can be done in the early years and the middle years.
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