Change
Color:
ü
Watch for signs
of tiredness and fatigue – dyslexic children have to try harder than
other pupils, which can be exhausting.
ü
Be prepared to
explain things many times, in a variety of ways, individually.
ü
Where possible,
use multi-sensory methods of learning.
These simultaneously use all the senses so that potentially the child is
able to see, hear, write and speak at the same time.
ü
Watch out for
signs of failing confidence and self-esteem.
ü Arrange your classroom so that the dyslexic child can sit near the front.
Don’t
X
Don’t ask them to read aloud unless they are comfortable with the
idea.
X
Don’t expect dyslexic children to copy from the board.
X
Don’t overload the dyslexic children with instructions.
X Don’t
expect them to learn strings of facts by heart, e.g. multiplication
tables.
Exams
In many countries
around the world concessions for exams are available for dyslexic
children.
- Extra
Time.
- Verbal
exams.
- A
support teacher who will be able to read exam paper for student.
- A
support teacher who will be able to write for the dyslexic.
- The
use of a word processor.
Tips for parents
• Inform the school of your child’s difficulties.
• Make an appoitment to see your child’s class teacher.
• when he comes home from school do not ask him how his day was. If he wants to tell you he will.
• Make sure that when he comes home from school he has something to eat, and is allowed to rest before he has to begin his homework.
• Help him to organise his school bag the night before.
• Provide him with a study area where he can be away from distraction (T.V siblings).
• Avoid criticism and negative comments.
•Be constructive, acknowledge and praise effort, NOT JUST RESULTS encourage and take care not to make him afraid of failing or letting you down.
