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Dyslexic boy suffering from stressAll dyslexic children experience varying degrees of stress at school, doing their homework, and even at out-of-school activities they attend. School presents a special challenge, when so much of their day is focused on dealing with text. For children whose dyslexia is severe it can be as stressful as a one-legged child going to a skiing or dance school.

The dyslexic child knows that something is wrong, but cannot understand why they find it so hard to do the work that other children can cope with easily. They can easily become very stressed.
Read on

Dyslexia Magazine. Founded 1998.

Boy writingSYMPTOMS OF DYSLEXIA
As a parent looking back at my eldest son’s life so far I see so many characteristics of dyslexia when he was a toddler and pre-school.
Wendy Giles describes how she first began to notice that her son might be dyslexic.

Mother and daughterHEARING YOUR CHILD READ
Reading with your child at home can easily become very stressful if it is not handled correctly. It can cause great frustration if you feel that your child is not learning to read as fast as you expect, or if you have discovered that your child is dyslexic.
John Bradford gives advice to parents.

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP
All parents with a dyslexic child or teenager (or young adult) face a real struggle in supporting them. Deepika Mundle describes some techniques which will help to build up a child's self-confidence. In English and Spanish

WHERE CAN I FIND A TEST FOR DYSLEXIA?
Finding a suitable test is hard. Juliet Freud investigates some of the alternatives. In English and Spanish

LISTENING SKILLS FOR DYSLEXIC CHILDREN
The ability to concentrate on the spoken word and to follow a list of instructions is crucial to doing well. Jeremy Scott describes ways to help our children. In English and Spanish

MULTI-SENSORY TEACHING METHODS
John Bradford writes about this key approach to teaching dyslexic children (with some terrible drawings!). In English and Spanish

MAIL ORDER DYSLEXIA TESTING
Daniel Willemin writes about his experience of taking a distance dyslexia test. In English and Spanish

FINDING MY OWN SOLUTIONS - "Computers have helped, spell checkers have helped, talking has helped. I too get words wrong, sideways and back to front." But the breakthrough for Thelma Good was when she learned to relax around words. In English and Spanish

TEXTHELP 'READ AND WRITE'
Juliet Freud reviews the winner of the Dyslexia Online Magazine's Software 2000 Award. In English and Spanish

THE OFSTED REPORT ON DYSLEXIA - Dyslexic children are helped most when their condition is identified early and is known to all their teachers, a new report from OFSTED (The Office for Standards in Education in the UK) has said. In English and Spanish

noticeboardGETTING THE ACTION YOU DESERVE - Kathi Borthwick describes how parents can have an impact on their dyslexic child's school or college. In English and Spanish

THE ARTS DYSLEXIA TRUST - Susan Parkinson describes the work of the Trust. In English and Spanish

 

Listen to the sounds of the letters.

THE SOUNDS THE LETTERS MAKE - John Bradford describes how to help your child sound out new words. Listen to the actual sounds of the letters. (in English and Spanish) In English and Spanish

'THE HUMAN SIDE OF DYSLEXIA'
Shirley Kurnoff's highly recommended book includes142 interviews with dyslexic people. In English and Spanish

reflexPROVIDING SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION TO CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA
Dr. Debby Zambo describes how, with sound, scientific facts, children with dyslexia can build a build better, more accurate conception of themselves and their disability. Conceptions built from scientific facts provide empowerment, understanding, and self-esteem. Read on In English and Spanish

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PRIMARY MOVEMENT PROGRAM AND DYSLEXIA
This program focuses on retained reflexes that interfere with the normal functioning of the child. It aims to encourage these reflexes to integrate into the body properly as should have happened when the child was younger. Maire Bree explains how the program works. In English and Spanish

Boy in treeDYSLEXIA - ONE MOTHER'S STORY
Bringing up a dyslexic child is quite a challenge. Mary Elizabeth Harvell relates the history of some of the difficulties she went through. In English and Spanish

numbersDYSLEXIA AND MATH/S
Many dyslexic children and teens aften experience problems with math/s because of their difficulties with sequencing. Many have not yet learned the basics - how to count to 100 forwards and backwards, and do not understand any processes beyond addition. Jean Herold describes some techniques which will help. In English and Spanish

TEACHING METHODS
How can teachers adapt their teaching methods to accommodate the dyslexic children in their classes? Jean Herold describes some approaches to a dyslexia-friendly classroom. In English and Spanish

DYSLEXIA AND MEMORY
It's so hard to remember some things. Wouldn't it be nice if there were some little tricks to help . . . Dr Lorraine Cleeton describes seven strategies which have been shown to help. In English and Spanish

DYSLEXIA AND DIET
Give your children cod liver oil pills, but avoid fresh orange juice! This seems to be the message in these two articles. William Ferguson and Dot outline what is known (or perhaps guessed) about the effects of diet on dyslexia and ADD or ADHD. In English and Spanish

DESIGNING WEB PAGES FOR DYSLEXIC READERS Many web pages are very difficult for dyslexic surfers to read, with dark backgrounds, wide columns of print and flashing graphics. John Bradford outlines some principles for good design. In English and Spanish

ENABLING THE DYSLEXIC STUDENT
Mike Juggins suggests guidelines for teachers in their daily classroom practice. In English and Spanish

 

 

ASPECTS OF
DYSLEXIA
 

By Sylvia Moody

Dr Sylvia Moody presents information sheets on four key aspects of dyslexia:

short-term memory,
sequencing and structure,
perception and movement, and
emotion.

 

Confident childrenDYSLEXIA AND SELF-CONFIDENCE
Improving a dyslexic child's self-confidence is a very critical element to their academic growth and success.  The way a child perceives him/herself can positively or negatively impact every aspect of their academic career and beyond. Read on

students doing an examDYSLEXIA AND EXAMS
Examinations and tests are the worst time for a dyslexic child, teenager or student. Gillian Sams describes some accommodations which will help a dyslexic child show what they really know without being held back by problems with spellings or lack of time. In English and Spanish

DYSLEXIA AND WRITING
Dyslexic children and adults experience a range of challenges when trying to put pen to paper . . . John Bradford describes common difficulties and some strategies which have been found to help.

DYSLEXIA AND MODERN LANGUAGE TEACHING - Carola Robinson-Tait describes the techniques she uses to make lessons more accessible and memorable for dyslexic pupils. In English and Spanish

office workersDYSLEXIA AND THE WORKPLACE - Debra Brooks is a business consultant specializing in helping companies create environments that bring out the best in their employees with dyslexia or attention deficit disorder.

THE DYSLEXIC ADULT IN A NON-DYSLEXIC WORLD - Erica Hunningher reviews this excellent book in our sister publication, the 'Dyslexia Online Journal'.

 

WHAT CAUSES DYSLEXIA?
John Bradford summarizes the latest research into the causes of this learning difficulty. In English and Spanish

 

SUCCESS IS NEVER BORING
Jo Ann Palmenti writes about her work with dyslexic children using the Orton-Gillingham method. In English and Spanish

'DYSLEXIA IN THE WORKPLACE'
Lots of practical suggestions for making your day-to-day working routines a little less stressful in this excellent book by Diana Bartlett and Sylvia Moody. In English and Spanish

LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND
Daniel Willemin writes about his experiences as a dyslexic pupil at school. In English and Spanish

BARRINGTON STOKE - Selecting books for reluctant readers can be a depressing experience. All too often they are left on the shelf to gather dust or are returned to the library unread. Far from being seen as a pleasurable experience, reading becomes a battle ground where desperate parents resort to bribery or even coercion. So how can children be tempted to read for pleasure? Patience Thomson describes her company's publications. In English and Spanish

'WHY CAN'T I READ LIKE THE OTHER KIDS?'
A story by Girard Sagmiller. In English and Spanish

 

PrisonDYSLEXIA WITHIN THE PRISON SERVICE
Levon Lumb explains, in detail, the situation of dyslexia inside the UK prison service and describes the measures that could be taken to help inmates. Read on

DYSLEXIA PETITION
Mike Juggins urges UK readers to sign and send his petition to the British Prime Minister. Read on

Dyslexia Online Magazine is published by World of Dyslexia Ltd and the Editor is John Bradford. All articles are copyright, but may be printed out and photocopied for personal or professional use. Contributions are welcome.

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