How can I get my child with ADHD or dyslexia help with reading?

Answer 1

By getting them tutoring from someone who has been trained in special education. I am a certified special education teacher, and I've helped many students with various special needs learn to improve their reading and comprehension levels. I assess the student and see if they are a visual, auditory or hands on type of learner. I develop a educational plan to address the challenges that they face. I teach sight words to students and help them build fluency. Sometimes it also helps if you allow the student to type, instead of write. Or even write using shaving cream! There are many different ways to learn, and I take a creative approach to helping students read.

Answer 2

Use lots of color coding for similar sounds and patterns. Highlight where to find answers for comprehension. Interchange letter and sound patterns for long and short vowels and initial, middle and final consonant clusters etc. Let your child retell stories they hear or read to build comprehension as you work on phonics.

Answer 3

Children who struggle with dyslexia often need instructions in the foundations of reading with phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. By giving students a very targeted assessment, I can find out exactly where their strengths and weaknesses lie and then give them instruction in those specific areas. Often, we schedule two 30 minute sessions per week instead of 1 hour. This helps the time go by more quickly for the child and they can stay focussed during a shorter lesson rather than trying to hold their attention for the complete hour. I change the activities up constantly as well, so that students really enjoy their time working with me.