I am a home educator looking for a practical approach to teaching a dyslexic child. This would be the form of dyslexia dealing primarily with numbers. I would be interested in a link or just some basic idea's or experience. Thanks!
2006-07-05 14:30:04 · 6 answers · asked by Lovemyfamily 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
Try considering the following resources helping dyslexics gain relaxed concentration as well as developing the artistic eye needed for better handwriting. Memory techniques help with math too.
Guide For GSR Biofeedback for the Natural ADHD Practitioner".
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025149/
"BEING IN CONTROL:Natural Techniques For Increasing Your Potential And Creativity For Success In School."
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025114/
"Being In Control : Natural Solutions For ADHD Dyslexia and Test Anxiety'.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025130/
Creative Painting For The Young Artist. Creativity through art for ADHD dygraphia and artist block.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025122/
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Sincerely,
Jason Alster MSc
Center For Biofeedback, Learning Strategies, and Peak Performance
Zichron Yacov, Israel
2006-07-09 10:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is going to sound silly, but I just had this conversation with my BF recently. We were trying to figure out an amount for something and he couldn't believe that I could add the numbers in my head quicker than he can on a calculator. When I was a kid I was told that I have Dyslexia and I had an extremely hard time with math, English... you name it. I had a tutor that showed me more or less how to add backwards (I still add from left to right). It made more sense to me at the time, and now I can do math pretty quickly. It's just a matter of finding a different approach because people with Dyslexia relate differently... that was the BIGGEST difference with me anyways. After learning that I aced math and algebra thereafter.
2006-07-06 14:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by stepmomster22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is going to sound almost too simple to be true, but it is: most dyslexia is related to proximity of characters. So if you are home-schooling, if you just space everything out (don't write "2 + 2 = 4", leave big spaces between each character) the child will get along fine. (At home, at least!)
2006-07-05 21:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we had some luck with flashcards, but the best thing was playing dominos. We made up our own rules, to make sure that my son did lots of adding and subtracting. And if your child helps to make the rules, that's good for his ego.
It helped me too. I've always avoided arithmetic.
2006-07-07 09:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by Delora Gloria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we home school as well and have found something as simple as changing the colour of the paper or the colour of the text is a big help.
Yellow paper with blue text works best with our 6 year old
2006-07-06 06:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by tressden 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if this is what you are doing full time you need to take the course. it is given by dyxlexia tutors around the usa. check that out.
2006-07-05 21:47:58 · answer #6 · answered by MamaElf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋