I am a 76 year old graany and not well trained in computer things.
I just want to help my little grandson to read.
So I want to make sure why he is struggling in Kindi and if it is dyslexia or not.
Have been a teacher myself, but in those days we didnt know much about these things.
I have triplets that are 9 years old and one has just recently been diagnosed with phonological dyslexia. I am currently homeschooling all of them and was looking for more information on teaching a child with dyslexia.
My 3rd grader is having a difficult time with reading comprehension. And is a slower reader. I’m trying to find a way to help her. I do not know she is dyslexic but suspect she may be to a certain point. I tried to get your ebook on 50 Ways to Teach a Dyslexic, but after I press Get Your Copy I don’t get anything!
My son is dyslexic. He is 8 years old and currently in 2nd grade in public school he was diagnosed in 1st grade which he repeated last year. He is in a therapy class in his school with 3 other kids and has been for 4 hours a week for this entire school year. He also gets accommodations in his class ie his tests are read to him and his spelling test are multiple choice. His grades are passing in math and reading but I feel this is only because of the accommodations because on his on he still reads very poorly. My question is will home schooling him be a better solution for him. I am seriously concerned that the school will just continue to pass him on thru and he will be in big trouble once in older grades and now they are suggesting putting him in special ed. He is very smart he has an iq of 113 and I know he has the ability to learn. My fear is that he is already feeling defeated and is thinking he is one of the “not smart kids” to put it in his words… thanks for listening and I greatly appreciate any and all advice.
Hi Chassity,
Deciding to homeschool is a very personal decision. That being said, if your son is losing confidence and not making significant progress, I would seriously consider homeschooling. Homeschooling allows for the individualization that students with dyslexia need. It also allows them to learn at their own pace which helps with confidence. Here is a link to a free, digital ebook that I wrote about getting started homeschooling kids with dyslexia: https://dev.homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/how-to-get-started-homeschooling-a-child-with-dyslexia/
I’ve tried several times to get your ebook “50 Tips for Teaching Kids With Dyslexia,” but still nothing. It’s not in spam either.
My oldest is in 1st grade, and progressing slowly, which I attributed to her being on the young end. I had already planned on switching to Logic of English for 2nd, but with a dyslexic father, I started putting two and two together, and dyslexia definitely fits all the issues we’ve been struggling with. Would you recommend getting a formal diagnosis? Or should I just move forward with the Orton Gillingham curriculum we’ve chosen and see what comes of it?
My son is 6 and is in Kindergarten. He currently has an IEP and has anxiety with suspicion of Dyslexia and ADD. He is barely and in some areas is not performing at the state grade level standards. School claims he is making progress yet he can only count to 11 and is on level A reading level (supposed be D by May, and his writing level only a 2 and suppose be 6 by May. My biggest concern is they are not giving him enough supports and they refuse to do pull out services only push because they say he making some progress. The idea of homeschoooling terrifies me because what if I fail? I do some workbooks with my four year old who does not struggle academically but he loves learning. We are starting to look at private schools that offer state funding but be long shot he get in plus so many other factors. The scchool has made me think i’m that parent who continually over advocates for their child but i’m at a loss on what to do…
Hi Katy. I’m so sorry to hear that your son is struggling with anxiety at such a young age! Many parents find it difficult to get their dyslexic kids the help that they need within the public schools. Two sites that have helpful information on dealing with the schools are: WrightslawDyslexia Training Institute and Bright Solutions for Dyslexia
I started homeschooling my son in first grade. He is in 8th grade now. I finally had him tested last semester and confirmed dyslexia and dysgraphia. Now I need to get smart real quick so I can help him learn they way he is wired. Feel afraid that I may not be able to.
How were you able to have him tested? My daughter is 7 and is my 6th child I’m homeschooling. She is struggling and I feel she has dyslexia. Not only does she write her letters backwards but she will also write the order of the letters backwards. You could read it if you put it up to a mirror. I’ve talk to her pediatrician and several psychologist who say they don’t test for that. Where can I have her tested. I’m completely lost at this point and am trying to find a place to start so I can help her.
Our pediatrician recommended a Neuro psych evaluation… I live in the Boston area and all out major hospitals have some form of “Learning disorder clinic” Boston Childrens Hospital, Mass General Hospital, UMass… try googling learning disorder and your closest major hospital that treats pediatrics. Good Luck!
I am a retired teacher has been tutoring a 3rd grader for about a year. This student is attending a public school. The child has made progress, however is still confusing “b” and “d”, will not apply decoding rules unless reminded of the rule, and at times, forgets the same three letter word several times in a short story. At this point in the year, the student is at the beginning of 2nd grade reading level. According to the teacher, she believes the student will catch up by the end of the school year, (Which is two months away.) I’ve talked to the mother about getting this child tested, however the father refuses to have this student tested. I don’t know if this child is dyslexic but my heart’s desire is to help this student succeed. Tying shoes is not a problem for this student. I tried to get the free book, but have not had success in downloading it. I did try the spelling technique your son demonstrated, and it seems to be working. I’m using this technique with sight words. Do you have any other suggestions?
Hello my son is Elisha and he is 6 will turn 7this month and he is attending a special education school. When he was in kindergarten i saw that my son was different he could not recognize letters, numbers, colors. I thought to myself that his brain is still developing now he is going on to 7 and im worried about his schooling because he still doesn’t know how to read his finding it hard to recognize his letters, numbers. I’m just asking wat is the best curriculum for him to have if we’re doing home schooling
Hi Kere. Are you interested in homeschooling your son? Here are our choices for programs for kids in 1-3 grades: https://dev.homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/homeschooling-kids-dyslexia-grades-1-3/
If you’re not going to homeschool, you could work with him with some of these programs during the summer or consider hiring a dyslexia tutor.
i would like to learn methods to test the reasons behind the difficulty of learning to read the complicated language of english
I am a 76 year old graany and not well trained in computer things.
I just want to help my little grandson to read.
So I want to make sure why he is struggling in Kindi and if it is dyslexia or not.
Have been a teacher myself, but in those days we didnt know much about these things.
Hildegard Kullmann
I have triplets that are 9 years old and one has just recently been diagnosed with phonological dyslexia. I am currently homeschooling all of them and was looking for more information on teaching a child with dyslexia.
My 3rd grader is having a difficult time with reading comprehension. And is a slower reader. I’m trying to find a way to help her. I do not know she is dyslexic but suspect she may be to a certain point. I tried to get your ebook on 50 Ways to Teach a Dyslexic, but after I press Get Your Copy I don’t get anything!
Hi Jan,
Check your email. After you enter your name and email address, you will get an email with the download! 🙂
My son is dyslexic. He is 8 years old and currently in 2nd grade in public school he was diagnosed in 1st grade which he repeated last year. He is in a therapy class in his school with 3 other kids and has been for 4 hours a week for this entire school year. He also gets accommodations in his class ie his tests are read to him and his spelling test are multiple choice. His grades are passing in math and reading but I feel this is only because of the accommodations because on his on he still reads very poorly. My question is will home schooling him be a better solution for him. I am seriously concerned that the school will just continue to pass him on thru and he will be in big trouble once in older grades and now they are suggesting putting him in special ed. He is very smart he has an iq of 113 and I know he has the ability to learn. My fear is that he is already feeling defeated and is thinking he is one of the “not smart kids” to put it in his words… thanks for listening and I greatly appreciate any and all advice.
Hi Chassity,
Deciding to homeschool is a very personal decision. That being said, if your son is losing confidence and not making significant progress, I would seriously consider homeschooling. Homeschooling allows for the individualization that students with dyslexia need. It also allows them to learn at their own pace which helps with confidence. Here is a link to a free, digital ebook that I wrote about getting started homeschooling kids with dyslexia: https://dev.homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/how-to-get-started-homeschooling-a-child-with-dyslexia/
I’ve tried several times to get your ebook “50 Tips for Teaching Kids With Dyslexia,” but still nothing. It’s not in spam either.
My oldest is in 1st grade, and progressing slowly, which I attributed to her being on the young end. I had already planned on switching to Logic of English for 2nd, but with a dyslexic father, I started putting two and two together, and dyslexia definitely fits all the issues we’ve been struggling with. Would you recommend getting a formal diagnosis? Or should I just move forward with the Orton Gillingham curriculum we’ve chosen and see what comes of it?
Hi Amy. I’ll email it to you!
Marianne
My son is 6 and is in Kindergarten. He currently has an IEP and has anxiety with suspicion of Dyslexia and ADD. He is barely and in some areas is not performing at the state grade level standards. School claims he is making progress yet he can only count to 11 and is on level A reading level (supposed be D by May, and his writing level only a 2 and suppose be 6 by May. My biggest concern is they are not giving him enough supports and they refuse to do pull out services only push because they say he making some progress. The idea of homeschoooling terrifies me because what if I fail? I do some workbooks with my four year old who does not struggle academically but he loves learning. We are starting to look at private schools that offer state funding but be long shot he get in plus so many other factors. The scchool has made me think i’m that parent who continually over advocates for their child but i’m at a loss on what to do…
Hi Katy. I’m so sorry to hear that your son is struggling with anxiety at such a young age! Many parents find it difficult to get their dyslexic kids the help that they need within the public schools. Two sites that have helpful information on dealing with the schools are: Wrightslaw Dyslexia Training Institute and Bright Solutions for Dyslexia
If you’re interested getting started with homeschooling, you can download my free ebook, Homeschooling With Dyslexia 101, by clicking here.
Thank you so much!!!! ?!!!!!
I started homeschooling my son in first grade. He is in 8th grade now. I finally had him tested last semester and confirmed dyslexia and dysgraphia. Now I need to get smart real quick so I can help him learn they way he is wired. Feel afraid that I may not be able to.
How were you able to have him tested? My daughter is 7 and is my 6th child I’m homeschooling. She is struggling and I feel she has dyslexia. Not only does she write her letters backwards but she will also write the order of the letters backwards. You could read it if you put it up to a mirror. I’ve talk to her pediatrician and several psychologist who say they don’t test for that. Where can I have her tested. I’m completely lost at this point and am trying to find a place to start so I can help her.
Our pediatrician recommended a Neuro psych evaluation… I live in the Boston area and all out major hospitals have some form of “Learning disorder clinic” Boston Childrens Hospital, Mass General Hospital, UMass… try googling learning disorder and your closest major hospital that treats pediatrics. Good Luck!
I am a retired teacher has been tutoring a 3rd grader for about a year. This student is attending a public school. The child has made progress, however is still confusing “b” and “d”, will not apply decoding rules unless reminded of the rule, and at times, forgets the same three letter word several times in a short story. At this point in the year, the student is at the beginning of 2nd grade reading level. According to the teacher, she believes the student will catch up by the end of the school year, (Which is two months away.) I’ve talked to the mother about getting this child tested, however the father refuses to have this student tested. I don’t know if this child is dyslexic but my heart’s desire is to help this student succeed. Tying shoes is not a problem for this student. I tried to get the free book, but have not had success in downloading it. I did try the spelling technique your son demonstrated, and it seems to be working. I’m using this technique with sight words. Do you have any other suggestions?
Hello my son is Elisha and he is 6 will turn 7this month and he is attending a special education school. When he was in kindergarten i saw that my son was different he could not recognize letters, numbers, colors. I thought to myself that his brain is still developing now he is going on to 7 and im worried about his schooling because he still doesn’t know how to read his finding it hard to recognize his letters, numbers. I’m just asking wat is the best curriculum for him to have if we’re doing home schooling
Hi Kere. Are you interested in homeschooling your son? Here are our choices for programs for kids in 1-3 grades: https://dev.homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/homeschooling-kids-dyslexia-grades-1-3/
If you’re not going to homeschool, you could work with him with some of these programs during the summer or consider hiring a dyslexia tutor.