jsimpson1
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What materials can I use to help a seventeen year old student with dyslexia reading on a fifth grad reading level?
I am searching for materials to use when tutoring a seventeen year old with dyslexia who is reading on a fifth grade reading level.
In Topics: Helping my child with reading, Learning issues and special needs, Dyslexia
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Louiseasl
Mar 12, 2012
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What the Expert Says:

Hello.

Sometimes students with reading challenges would prefer reading that has structure and less text, such as graphic novels (comic books, for example).  Also, sometimes material via an e-Reader is easier for students with learning disabilities as you can enhance the color, size and type of text offered.

Good luck!

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Cherie Hilbun
Cherie Hilbun writes:
Try the Barton Reading program.  It is expensive, but very good.  i have been tutoring many children that are dyslexic with very good results.  You do need to start at level 1 even though it may seem very easy.  It is important to learn the steps and get the brain thinking in the manner that will help the dyslexic child be able to learn at the next levels.  i started a 15 yr. old at level one.  You will probably find  that even though the first levels seem easy, you will find places that are hard for your child.
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BandanaNinja writes:
As someone who struggled with reading as a child despite high verbal acuity, I would highly recommend audio books. They really helped me improve my reading skills not just by sounding words out for me but also helped me keep my focus and attention. Because dyslexia isn't necessarily a disorder of vision, more so information processing, comparing written text to their sounds will help the brain retain that information. Most important, encourage this child and always give positive reinforcement. Confidence will definitely make a difference.
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