Monday, May 19, 2003
D-Y-S-L-E-X-I-A.... some people say it and some don't. Tonight I heard my son say it, maybe for the first time. I was impressed because it sounded like he's starting to work through some feelings about being dyslexic. I see that as a positive step toward handling the problem intelligently. Because of that I spent some time researching dyslexia this morning.
First I read The Dyslexia Research Institute... clearly a commercial site. They emphasize how important they feel it is to get the dyslexic to a program they claim is "...the scientifically proven appropriate instructional method of teaching dyslexic individuals." The owners of this website train teachers in the method... consequently I'm sure most of their best information is saved for their classes and not shared on the web. A pity, since I'll never be able to take a class and don't plan on sending Aaron to school, especially since he's dead-set against it (thank God).
Next I looked for "dyslexia homeschool" on Google.. and found TC Two Cents-Dyslexia... Tammy Cardwell's column, though this one was written by Cynthia McDaniel, someone I remember from back in my AOL homeschooling days several years back. She had a dyslexic child and at the time I was in denial. Now that my son is nearly 13 and still struggles with the bare essentials of reading, I'm getting more concerned. At age 7 his extreme dislike of handling printed materials didn't seem like an emergency! Anyhow, this article had a lot more useful information and encouragment for us do-it-yourselfer homeschoolers. It recommended a few books which I'm placing links to here so I'll remember to buy them next time I'm able to spend money on books!
To Teach a Dyslexic
This looks like an interesting book... mostly autobiographical with some teaching hints thrown in.
The Writing Road to Reading: The Spalding Method for Teaching Speech, Spelling, Writing, and Reading
Wouldn't my son love that? LOL ...He's always had an aversion to writing though he does okay at art.
Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read and how They Can Learn
My sister (a nurse-practitioner) recommended this to me a few months back. I think she said she met the guy who wrote it. There's a few positive reviews by homeschooling moms on the linked page.
LCP Solution: The Remarkable Nutritional Treatment for ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
While browsing the dyslexia section tonight, I also noticed this, the current best-seller for keyword "dyslexia". I might try it.
First I read The Dyslexia Research Institute... clearly a commercial site. They emphasize how important they feel it is to get the dyslexic to a program they claim is "...the scientifically proven appropriate instructional method of teaching dyslexic individuals." The owners of this website train teachers in the method... consequently I'm sure most of their best information is saved for their classes and not shared on the web. A pity, since I'll never be able to take a class and don't plan on sending Aaron to school, especially since he's dead-set against it (thank God).
Next I looked for "dyslexia homeschool" on Google.. and found TC Two Cents-Dyslexia... Tammy Cardwell's column, though this one was written by Cynthia McDaniel, someone I remember from back in my AOL homeschooling days several years back. She had a dyslexic child and at the time I was in denial. Now that my son is nearly 13 and still struggles with the bare essentials of reading, I'm getting more concerned. At age 7 his extreme dislike of handling printed materials didn't seem like an emergency! Anyhow, this article had a lot more useful information and encouragment for us do-it-yourselfer homeschoolers. It recommended a few books which I'm placing links to here so I'll remember to buy them next time I'm able to spend money on books!
To Teach a Dyslexic
This looks like an interesting book... mostly autobiographical with some teaching hints thrown in.
The Writing Road to Reading: The Spalding Method for Teaching Speech, Spelling, Writing, and Reading
Wouldn't my son love that? LOL ...He's always had an aversion to writing though he does okay at art.
Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read and how They Can Learn
My sister (a nurse-practitioner) recommended this to me a few months back. I think she said she met the guy who wrote it. There's a few positive reviews by homeschooling moms on the linked page.
LCP Solution: The Remarkable Nutritional Treatment for ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
While browsing the dyslexia section tonight, I also noticed this, the current best-seller for keyword "dyslexia". I might try it.
