dyslexia
My daughter has dyslexia and I have started homeschooling her. We were very frustrated at the lack of help she was recieving at school. Is anyone else in this situation? She is 10 years old and reading on a begining 1st grade level. We could use all the suggestions on getting her the help she needs to get on track. If you can give any suggestions that would be awesome. Thanks
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angey
Reply from:
Kid Angel
Date: Apr 21, 2008 at 3:03 pm
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moonflwr613 Date: Apr 22, 2008 at 11:51 pm
I know just how you feel. I have begun homeschooling my son whose is also 10. The school was going to test him for a learning dissability. I waited a year and a half.
It never happen. I have not had him formally tested but he fits all the criteria. He is finishing fourth grade and reads on a second grade level. This is after a year of private one on one tutoring. It is very hard and you just wonder its so simple why can't they get it. The best advice given to me is just be patient and don't push to hard to point that everyone is frustrated and ready to give up. We love our homeschool group. We go on field trips and have pe days. It is a great way for the kids to socialize. It is also a great way for me to socialize. You get to talk to other parents some dealing with the same problems. When I was talking to another parent(certified teacher homeschooling) about my child she suggested that it might be dyslexia because she is going through the same thing with her son. Do a lot of research, the more you know about what is going on the better and you might find some teaching methods you can use.
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louie Date: Apr 24, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Hi,
I know how frustrating it is seeing your child struggle. I have an intuition that my oldest son has dyslexia which I have brought up with his teacher, primary doctor and friends. I worry making my 8 year old son go through a series of tests and his teacher doesn't think is necessary because he is receiving extra help in and out of school which has boosted his self confidence but what awaits him next year I fear the help he is getting is not enough and an evaluation is needed. The best advise I have gotten so far is, write a letter to the school your child attends and by state law they have 90 days to response and test. Also if you go through private testing you are responsible for paying however if you go through school "they" (public school/tax money) are responsible for, the financial part but also developing a program for you and your child along with other needs "our" children may have. Good luck
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ktbaca Date: Aug 25, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Reply from:
char318 Date: Nov 9, 2008 at 10:01 pm
do a search and see if there is a Lindamood Bell center near you. They have a very good program that works. My son, who is severely dyslexic went from a 2nd grade reading level to a 4th grade reading level in 13 weeks (he was 12 years old at the time). It is very expensive but the program works. While you are taking the time to homeschool, you could have your child go there 4 hours a day to get the much needed reading help she needs.
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