my 8 year old had speach problems his whole life and finally got his tonsicles removed and they found several lumps in his throat and had to remove them he is fine but because of the lumps the say he couldn't hear the sounds right now that the are gone he is doing better but is really behind. I can't afford a totor so what can i do
2006-08-10 05:47:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
You be the tutor.Have him read to you when he makes a mistake have him stop and explain to him how to say or read the word.
2006-08-10 05:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by Desperado 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read to him a lot, everything, even when you're cooking read the instructions. Eventually have him read. Reading is the basis for every class in school, for every function in the outside world so it's very important. Also, reading to him will be relaxing for you. Always make it fun and positive so he doesn't feel pressured or have a negative attitude toward it. But read and talk to him all the time. I have two boys, one with ADD, and even though he reads very well, he doesn't comprehend unless he really enjoys the subject, so we read and talk about everything. Just make it a way of life, anything you can do for your kid. Good luck!
2006-08-10 12:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is truely behind, his school should provide him with reading recovery services and maybe speech as well if he needs that. Have you talked to his teacher about your concerns to find out what she thinks and what is available to him through the school system? These servies are FREE if he is in a public school and you should advocate for him if you really think he needs the extra help.
The link below has some information on helping a child become a fluent reader.
Some things you can do to help him:
Let him see YOU reading for pleasure. Read TO him. Read WITH him so that you take turns. You read a page, he reads a page. (There are even some books out there designed to be read as a pair like this.) Take him to library story times or just to check out books. If your library does summer reading program, sign him up for it.
Have him help you out with grocery lists. Either you dictate it to him and have him write it down or you give it to him in the store and have him check things off for you. Find other practical ways to include reading in his day. Write his chores on a list for him. Include a note in his lunchbox for school. Leave a note on his pillow at night.
2006-08-10 12:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him read to you, you read to him, and choose books that are appropriate with his level (And interests!), slowly increasing the difficulty as he can handle it.
When he is reading, be sure to give lots of positive feedback, telling him when he is doing a great job, sounded out a difficult word, etc.
Also, when dealing with words that can be broken down into smaller fragments, cover up parts of the word so that he can sound it out. (i.e. disappointment, break down into "disa" "point" "ment")
Comprehension of the words is important too, so be sure that he is comfortable to ask questions about meanings.
If you don't have a dictionary, you could always look them up online.
I really can't stress how important it is to give positive reinforcement though. Children want to do a good job and when they feel like they are always "screwing up" typically they will give up totally.
He is probably already frustrated if he is behind.
Good luck!! :)
2006-08-10 13:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a teacher and there are a lot of things that you can do to help your child read better. (I am glad that he is doing well) There are many books you can check out of your local library that will help him to recognize and understand speech sounds. Phonetics if the most important part of reading. After he begins to learn the sounds, teach him "parts" of words. If you send me your email address I can send you a lot of information that will be beneficial to both you and your child. My email address is shannonwelch_1998@hotmail.com. I look forward to helping your child become a successful reader.
2006-08-10 13:43:23 · answer #5 · answered by shannon w 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
READ, READ, READ........every form of exposure to language is just what your child needs. Be sure to let your child do a lot of the reading as well so you can be assured he's hearing things correctly now. Ask your child's teacher for help too - she'll be able to give you ideas of things to do that will help your child's more specific problems.
2006-08-10 12:56:43 · answer #6 · answered by Betty G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your son goes to a public school which no one should be ashamed of! the tutor is free if your son goes to privet school than go to community help wich should be free if not apply for financial aid
2006-08-10 12:55:24 · answer #7 · answered by Gwen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
read to him and with him, exciting stuff and comix that will hold his interest. Sports stuff out of the paper. Gradually he does all the reading, you listen and approve heartily!!
2006-08-10 12:52:55 · answer #8 · answered by helixburger 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sit down with him every night and help him. my cousin couldnt read very well and even at restaurants my aunt wouldnt read to her she would help her read. good luck, and he will catch up
2006-08-10 16:03:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋