Dyslexia

Reading Strategies for Students with Disabilities

Specialized teaching techniques and programs offer hope for students with reading disabilities. Educate yourself about options in remedial reading for students of all ages and find effective strategies for struggling readers in your classroom.

Published by Sandy Fleming (1972 pts) on Aug 27, 2009 to
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Diagnosing Dyslexia in Children

Have you noticed your child having difficulty with speech, phonics or early reading skills? Do you have a family history of dyslexia? If you suspect that your child may have dyslexia, here’s what you need to know about having him or her diagnosed.

Published by AndreaS (615 pts) on Aug 27, 2009 to
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Using Children's Audio Books in the Remedial Reading Classroom

Struggling readers can benefit from the use of children's audio books. They can help with comprehension, fluency, and overall attitude toward reading. Students can read books at a higher level with audio books.

Published by Margo Dill (7867 pts) on Aug 7, 2009 to
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Direct Instruction (DI) for Students with Dyslexia

What we know is that students with dyslexia have difficulty with reading and spelling. What we continue to struggle with is how to create effective instruction to address their reading and spelling needs. Teachers who use direct instruction can create lesson plans that help students master both.

Published by Barbara (10823 pts) on Jul 31, 2009 to
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The Anatomy of a Reading Disorder: Students with Dyslexia

Reading disorders can often be embarrassing for the children that have them. Dyslexia is one of the most common form of reading disorders. Many parents and teachers are not aware that a child has dyslexia until the specifics of the child's reading difficulties are evaluated in the IEP.

Published by rocket_content (2147 pts) on Jul 25, 2009 to
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Tips for Helping the Dyslexic Child Read and Succeed

Dyslexia is a reading disorder that many children have. With a little time, encouragement and dedication, children with dyslexia can improve their reading skills greatly and feel more confident when reading. Read on to find tips to help dyslexic children read and succeed in the classroom.

Published by rocket_content (2147 pts) on Jul 25, 2009 to
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Tailor made Literacy Packets for Students with Dyslexia

Teachers working with students with dyslexia or a small group of special needs students can create literacy packets addressing skill level and diagnostic ability level in the student's IEP. In this article, strategies and ideas on how to create student literacy packets are presented.

Published by lhunsicker (1042 pts) on Jul 25, 2009 to
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Modifying Spelling Activities and Spelling Tests to Meet Students' Needs - Part II

All students can have their own spelling lists each week with their own number of words at their own levels. With these lists, students can do spelling activities to practice their words and meet objectives in other subject areas. Weekly spelling tests will also be modified and provide success!

Published by Margo Dill (7867 pts) on Jul 20, 2009 to
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Teaching Spelling With Individualized Spelling Lists -Part I

Spelling is a subject that is often difficult for students with special needs. Some of these students have trouble understanding word patterns and rules or memorizing a spelling list of twenty words. You can modify spelling lists or add easy or challenging spelling words when teaching spelling.

Published by Margo Dill (7867 pts) on Jul 20, 2009 to
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Reading Support Through the Title 1 Program

Title 1 is a federally-funded program that is designed to offer additional help to students who struggle in reading or other academic areas. Through Title 1, students can receive remedial reading services in order to improve their skills. Read here about the effects of the Title 1 reading program.

Published by WritingBug (3891 pts) on Jul 20, 2009 to
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