| DESIGNING WEB PAGES FOR DYSLEXIC READERS Many web pages
are very difficult for dyslexic surfers to read, with dark backgrounds, wide columns
of print and flashing graphics. John
Bradford outlines some principles
for good design. In
English and Spanish
WHAT CAUSES DYSLEXIA?
John Bradford summarizes
the latest research into the causes of this learning difficulty. In
English and Spanish
PHONEMIC AWARENESS - Where can I buy it?
Teresa Burns gives
some amusing advice on using this educational buzzword. In
English and Spanish
LISTENING SKILLS FOR DYSLEXIC CHILDREN The
ability to concentrate on the spoken word and to follow a list of instructions
is crucial to doing well. Jeremy
Scott describes ways to help our
children. In English and Spanish
MULTI-SENSORY TEACHING METHODS John
Bradford writes about this key approach to teaching dyslexic children
(with some terrible drawings!). In
English and Spanish
HEARING YOUR CHILD READ
John Bradford
gives advice to parents. The Golden Rule is: 'If your child cannot read a word,
then tell them - quickly!' In English and Spanish
MAIL ORDER DYSLEXIA TESTING
Daniel Willemin
writes about his experience of taking
a distance dyslexia test. In
English and Spanish
FINDING
MY OWN SOLUTIONS - "Computers have
helped, spell checkers have helped, talking has helped. I too get words wrong,
sideways and back to front." But the
breakthrough for Thelma Good was when she learned
to relax around words. In
English and Spanish
TEXTHELP 'READ AND WRITE' Juliet
Freud reviews the winner of the Dyslexia Online Magazine's Software
2000 Award. In
English and Spanish
WHERE CAN I FIND A TEST FOR DYSLEXIA? Finding
a suitable test is hard. Juliet
Freud investigates some of the alternatives.
In English and Spanish
THE
OFSTED REPORT ON DYSLEXIA - Dyslexic children
are helped most when their condition is identified early and is known to all their
teachers, a new report from OFSTED (The Office for Standards in Education in the
UK) has said. In
English and Spanish
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TEACHING METHODS
How can teachers adapt their teaching methods to accommodate
the dyslexic children in their classes? Jean Herold
describes some approaches to a dyslexia-friendly classroom. In
English and Spanish DYSLEXIA AND MEMORY
It's so hard to remember some things. Wouldn't it
be nice if there were some little tricks to help . . . Dr Lorraine
Cleeton describes seven strategies which have been shown to help. In
English and Spanish
DYSLEXIA AND DIET
Give your children cod liver oil pills, but avoid fresh orange juice! This seems
to be the message in these two articles. William Ferguson and
Dot outline what is known (or perhaps guessed) about the effects of diet
on dyslexia and ADD or ADHD. In
English and Spanish
ENABLING THE DYSLEXIC STUDENT Mike
Juggins suggests guidelines for
teachers in their daily classroom practice. In
English and Spanish
THE
SOUNDS THE LETTERS MAKE - John
Bradford describes how to help your child sound out new words. Listen
to the actual sounds of the letters. (in English and Spanish) In
English and Spanish
DYSLEXIA AND MATH/S Many
dyslexic children and teens aften experience problems with math/s because of their
difficulties with sequencing. Many have not yet learned the basics - how to count
to 100 forwards and backwards, and do not understand any processes beyond addition.
Jean Herold describes some techniques which will help.
In English and Spanish
'THE HUMAN SIDE OF DYSLEXIA'
Shirley Kurnoff's
highly recommended book includes142 interviews with dyslexic people. In
English and Spanish
'WHY CAN'T I READ LIKE THE OTHER KIDS?'
A story by Girard
Sagmiller. In
English and Spanish
DYSLEXIA - ONE MOTHER'S STORY Bringing
up a dyslexic child is quite a challenge. Mary Elizabeth Harvell
relates the history of some of the difficulties she went through.
In English and Spanish
THE
ARTS DYSLEXIA TRUST - Susan
Parkinson describes the work of
the Trust. In
English and Spanish
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP
All parents with a dyslexic child or teenager (or
young adult) face a real struggle in supporting them. Deepika
Mundle describes some techniques which will help to build up a child's
self-confidence. In English and Spanish
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AND MODERN LANGUAGE TEACHING Carola
Robinson-Tait describes the techniques
she uses to make lessons more accessible and memorable for dyslexic pupils. In
English and Spanish DYSLEXIA
AND THE WORKPLACE - Debra
Brooks is
a business consultant specializing in helping companies create environments that
bring out the best in their employees with dyslexia or attention deficit disorder.
THE
DYSLEXIC ADULT IN A NON-DYSLEXIC WORLD - Erica
Hunningher reviews this excellent
book in our sister publication, the 'Dyslexia Online Journal'.
DYSLEXIA AND WRITING Dyslexic
children and adults experience a range of challenges when trying to put pen to
paper . . . John Bradford describes common difficulties
and some strategies which have been found to help.
SUCCESS IS NEVER BORING
Jo Ann Palmenti
writes about her work with dyslexic children using the Orton-Gillingham method.
In
English and Spanish
'DYSLEXIA IN THE WORKPLACE'
Lots of practical suggestions for
making your day-to-day working routines a little less stressful in this excellent
book by Diana Bartlett and Sylvia Moody.
In
English and Spanish
LETTER TO AN OLD FRIEND
Daniel Willemin
writes about his experiences as a dyslexic
pupil at school. In
English and Spanish
BARRINGTON
STOKE - Selecting books for reluctant
readers can be a depressing experience. All too often they are left on the shelf
to gather dust or are returned to the library unread. Far from being seen as a
pleasurable experience, reading becomes a battle ground where desperate parents
resort to bribery or even coercion. So how can children be tempted to read for
pleasure? Patience Thomson
describes her company's publications.
In
English and Spanish
DYSLEXIA AND EXAMS Examinations
and tests are the worst time for a dyslexic child, teenager or student. Gillian
Sams describes some accommodations which will help a dyslexic child show
what they really know without being held back by problems with spellings or lack
of time. In English and
Spanish
EINSTEIN'S
MOTHER - The genius of Albert Einstein
is legendary. His gift of intellect, world renowned. He was, by many accounts,
a dyslexic. A dyslexic of distinction, if you will. The original Absent Minded
Professor. Denise Little
wonders about his mother, Mrs. . . Einstein. In
English and Spanish
GETTING
THE ACTION YOU DESERVE - Kathi
Borthwick describes
how parents can have an impact on their dyslexic child's school or college.
In English and Spanish
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