for adults
2007-02-25 07:18:38 · 17 answers · asked by dyslexic 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
We have had a lot of success with the Spelling Made Easy programme - it is effective and builds up the use of phonic sounds and blends. It is multi sensory and I would recommend it to adults
2007-02-27 06:42:00 · answer #1 · answered by gaviscon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Study a dictionary. Read books. When you write (do) a paper, keep a dictionary close by; when in doubt of a word, look it up. Sure, your computer probably has "Spell-Check", but that doesn't help you, it just corrects your paper.
Got a question about a word's spelling, open the dictionary and look up the word. Just have a computer, go to http://www.dictionary.com .
You will get quite a bit of information about the word: pronunciation(I had to look this one up), how many syllables(& this one) it has, the meaning(s) - may be more than one, synonyms(& this one), and antonyms(yep, this too).
2007-02-26 05:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by just-1-more-sheepdog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SPelling for Dummies
Spelling Connections by Zaner-Bolser
2007-02-25 17:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the Wilson Language Program.
2007-02-25 18:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by Paula F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I type words that I am not sure of into a word processor. The spell checker often (not always) helps a great deal. It also helps to know the etymology (the history) of the word and where it comes from. I try to learn the word backwards and forwards, and I always double check my key letters (letters that I am most likely to transpose) as well as the words that are directly in my line of vision (I tend to transpose more things in my direct line of vision. Words and numbers that are off to the side seem to be less affected for me. I will often deliberately glance at the word from one side or the other if I am not really sure of it. This is not the case for many dyslexics, but it helps me) I think that it is just as important to know your process as it is to know the task. Learn what you are most likely to transpose, misspell, or confuse, and develop strategies to overcome that tendency. Hope this helps.
2007-02-25 17:40:32 · answer #5 · answered by MUDD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Note: When using spellcheck programs (even the one packaged with Word), the default dictionary is United States English (as it is on Yahoo!) not British English. You must manually change the settings, as these programs cannot tell in which part of the world they are (you can't change Y! spellcheck settings).
2007-02-25 15:52:04 · answer #6 · answered by Paul The Rock Ape 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had some voice operated software, such as Dragon, as you spoke, it would bring up the letters and words, so would possibly help with word structure, as well as spelling. Although it might be expensive, I think, it will also help, as any words it is unsure of, you can train it to understand. You will be required to read a passage for it to get used to your speech, but these are taken from various books, with various degrees of difficulty.
2007-02-25 15:30:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft Word has a spellchecker with it. The shortcut is F7. Whenever you write a wrong spelling, red underline appears which can be corrected by F7. Write wrong words and spellcheck =p this way you can improve alot.
2007-02-25 15:27:50 · answer #8 · answered by coffeeluva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A.C.E Spelling dictionary by David Moseley and Catherine Nicol brought mine on amazon just a few days ago its really good and very helpful!
2007-03-01 05:28:47 · answer #9 · answered by sarah25779 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read write inc is a good program for spelling we use it in school and have seen remarkable results.
2007-02-27 18:33:39 · answer #10 · answered by the little ninja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋