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Can YOU read this? « Result #1 on Dec 4, 2009, 5:36pm »
Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
Interesting, right? First off, there is no evidence that a true study was done by the Cambridge University, however, there is validity to the above jumbled statement. Once we learn to read fluently, we start to recognize words similar to the way we recognize objects. The first and last letters must remain in order for us to do this, but then (if we are familiar enough with the word), we are able to recognize its meaning right away without having to go through the complexities of decoding. Of course, these jumbled words would create havoc on a dyslexic student since they have not stored the word in their memory, and consequently won’t be able to retrieve it. Many dyslexic students have to make an extra effort to take each sound/letter (phoneme) one at a time (going from left to right). Eventually, with effort, they will learn to read fluently and will also be able to read the above paragraph.
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Re: Tips for helping dyslexic student with math « Result #2 on Nov 20, 2009, 7:39am »
I have noticed that memory and concentration increase as the child is taught to read. I also noticed that their handwriting improves. I can only guess that the part of the brain that handles these functions is used more and (like any muscle) gets better with use. When my daughter was little she had absolutely no memory and couldn't concentrate. She didn't sit through a movie until she was six. Meanwhile, all her other little friends were hitting the theaters when they were in diapers! My daughter never watched TV (it was always on in the background, though - but she never sat and watched it). When she was in Kindergarten, she couldn't remember what day it was, EVEN after I told her seconds before asking. The school said (at age 8) that she had a very poor working memory (she was given and IEP). I took her out and homeschooled her for 2 years, and then sent her back to school at age 11. She is now 13 and as normal as can be. She is in regular school and getting good grades.
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Re: Your kid can read « Result #3 on Nov 20, 2009, 7:31am »
I really don't know how to answer your question. If your son is dyslexic, then he should be taught to read, it's never too late. However, there could be other factors at play here, I really can't say for sure. The first step would be to teach him to read. I don't see how you can get along in life if you can't.
Re: Your kid can read « Result #4 on Nov 10, 2009, 2:54pm »
Hi, I'm new. My 37-year-old son is, more than likely, dyslexic. He is married and has 6 kids, but it is becoming increasingly difficult for hm to support them. He was in "Special Education" through junior and senior high school and got his diploma, but he stays in trouble because he really just has no understanding of things he reads, like, housing contracts, car-buying contracts, and any other such legal matters. I don't know how to help because none of us have the money to further educate him NOR for him to continue "flailing about" legally and in and out of employment. Is there ANY kind of help we can seek in EITHER or BOTH the educational/legal protection arena?
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Re: Your kid can read « Result #7 on Dec 18, 2008, 7:14am »
I'm sorry, but I don't know of any program for treating dyslexia for a two year old. Diagnosis usually comes much later (between ages 6-8 years). There are a lot of fun learning activities for tots, just do a quick search on the Internet.
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