DYSLEXIA SYMPTOMS
If you notice that a child who appears to be average or bright when they are talking to you is struggling to read, spell or cope with math/s, this may be the strongest indicator that they may be dyslexic. It is very common for dyslexic children to be quite able, especially in the areas of creativity (art, drama, drawing, etc) and physical co-ordination (physical education, swimming, sports, model-making, etc.)..
John Bradford describes the main dyslexia symptoms to watch out for in a child who is experiencing difficulties with spelling.

HEARING 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.

'APPROACHING YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL'
Your child is failing at school. John Bradford explains what you can do about the situation. In English and Spanish

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

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

GETTING 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

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

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EINSTEIN'S MOTHER
Denise Little wonders about the dyslexic Einstein's mother. The genius of Albert Einstein is legendary. His gift of intellect, world renowned. He was, by many accounts, a dyslexic. A dyslexic of distinction, if you will. The original Absent Minded Professor. According to various sources, Albert did not begin to speak until he was three years old.
In English and Spanish

DYSLEXIA AND STRESS
All 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.

LEARNING SUPPORT IN FURTHER EDUCATION
Dyslexic students at college experience particular challenge. Many have endured a lifetime of being told – or simply telling themselves – that they are hopeless or are failures. Stephen Mccartney describes the strategies used in the college where he is in charge of Learning Support.

READING THROUGH COLORED FILTERS
Reading through a colored transparent filter - such as tinted spectacles or a transparent plastic sheet specially designed for this purpose - often helps. Different colors suit different people, and a certified Irlen specialist can make a thorough assessment and prescribe suitable lenses. John Bradford describes strategies parents can use if their child says that the pages in their book give an uncomfortable glare.

PROVIDING 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

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

DYSLEXIA - 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

DYSLEXIA 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
Suggestions about how teachers can help dyslexic pupils and students to learn more effectively within a predominantly word-based education are outlined by Mike Juggins, who is dyslexic and gives lectures accompanied by visual presentation on this subject. He would have liked to include diagrams to link the ideas here, but was defeated by the word-processing program! In English and Spanish

'WHY CAN'T I READ LIKE THE OTHER KIDS?'
"Why can't I read like the other kids?” 8-year-old Girard thought to himself as he sat in class. The sun was shining in through the classroom windows, creating a shadow from the paper pumpkins on the window the other kids had made. Just like the shadow of the pumpkin, Girard's life was shadowed by the other students’ performance. His own growth was not being considered but was being compared to the performance of his fellow students.
- a story by Girard Sagmiller. In English and Spanish

DYSLEXIA 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.

DYSLEXIA 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

DYSCALCULIA - OR JUST DYSLEXIA?
Your dyslexic child is struggling with math/s and you are worried. But are your child's difficulties due to dyscalculia or just to their dyslexia? Dyscalculia is a separate condition which some children suffer from, and a child can suffer from both dyslexia and dyscalculia. Read on

DYSLEXIA 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

DYSLEXIA 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:
The first thing that needs to be said is that dyslexia is not brought about by poor parenting. On the contrary, it is the concerned parents of dyslexic children who have taken the initiatives that have brought dyslexia to the forefront of the learning difficulties arena. 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