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Hi, I'm Charlie. I have 3 boys. The older 2 boys, 9 yrs olds, were recently diagnosed with ADHD and Dyslexia. I am at lost at how to help them at school. They have so much problems with reading. Does anyone have know of any good programs I can use or put them through to help them? I also have a 3 yr old that was born 3.5 months Pre-mature and have cerebral Palsy. I really like to know if there is something I can do for the twins that can help them read better at school? Thanks.

04/08/2010 22:33:28
G (Member)

Hi Charlie,

With most things it's just a case of practice. Sit down with them in the evenings and read with them, find books that really interest them and try and make it as fun as possible, so little treats at the end of reading and breaks in the middle if they get frustrated or tired.

If you're school has a special educational needs section (where I am working at the moment) speak to the support staff for advice and any materials you could borrow or photocopying to take home.

Don't be too hard on them or put too much pressure on them and always praise them when they've done well or learnt a new word (aka postivie reinforcement).

The internet is also a great place for getting information, tips, learning games and pretty much anything else you can think to type into Google.

Lastly, try and keep a little time back for yourself, you need to unwind and let go sometimes so you can tackle new challenges the next day.

Good luck and take care,

Ollie

15/09/2010 14:19:56
Ollie Mann

What kind of reading program should the public schools provide for a serve dyslexic kids? My son is adhd and serve dyslexic and has behavioral melt down when he has to write too much like take notes because he can not write, spell or read at his grade level.

27/03/2011 22:00:27
Anna

My son is also dyslexic and has ADHD...the severe meltdown, I can relate to...I'm at a loss as well. His reading is 4 beyond that of his age, though he cannot spell (they call is being dyseiditic dyslexia - difficult to spell that one even without being dyslexic ;) which makes it difficult for his teachers to believe that he's dyslexic. So far the school hasn't set up SEN though we'll fight for it if necessary.

Writing anything beyond simple sentences or possibly a few lines causes major distress and meltdown...

I can only say, encourage your son to read. Take a book he likes and read together 10 min every evening. What I did with my son to get him even interested in reading is taking him to a book shop (we were in the US at the time) with a brilliant selection of books for a wide range of abilities. I told him to browse and have a look at anything he fancied. He grabbed ''Balto'' and was hooked. He didn't even want to put the book down for mealtimes. We went back and bought some more in a similar vein. We then slowly increased the level to the Magic Tree House series (which he absolutely loved), and slowly we went to abridged classics (there's a brilliant American series), and now he reads young teenage fiction. Thoúgh we need to screen for age content since he is only 9.

06/04/2011 17:45:55
Katrin

Hi i have a son who is 9 years who has adhd and dyslexia. His major problem is writing. He is not able to complete his classworks and exams in the given time. He is simply looking here and there and not concentrating on classworks and exams. Pls can anyone help me.....

16/10/2011 07:17:19
sharmeela

Hi I have A 10 year old son with dyslexia and he finds school work very frustrating especially reading and writing. Some days are better than others but he can be quite volatile on an off day! Recently we have found out that his Grandad is terminally ill and the impact on my son is strikikng, he has become quite agitated and anxious and cant sit still. Should I take him to the doctor?

09/01/2012 14:41:39
fiona

Hi Fiona.

I can completely understand what you are saying.Its the same with my daughter re the emotional baggage.Schools put so much pressure on them to fit in and keep up,when they just cant,it is very damaging for their self -esteem.I would be apprehensive about the doctors as they dish out too many pills these days willy nilly.I am considering home education again,could you remove him from the environment that is causing his angst?there is a brilliant organisation called Education Otherwise.Sorry about Grandad

18/01/2012 11:35:18
sarah-jane (Member)

Anna are you in the US? if so you might want to look into getting your child involved in having books in Audio format from Learning Ally - formerly recording for the blind and dyslexic. My son since 4th grade has had all his books in this format and it has made a huge difference. He has a daisy machine but now you can get Ipad apps or Ipod - it's very cool to see him reading to his hearts content. No more struggle. He reads along at his own pace.

19/07/2012 17:48:11
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