Hello My name is Trish and I have dyslexia. Right now I am in my second year of college. The major problem that I have is with reading comprehension. I have a...
Hello Trish My names is James and I have dyslexia. I was in college, It also became difficult when it came to reading, comprehension and writting reports. I...
Just a quick note to say I have removed a few post from the group that where not on the topic, can we keep posting relevant please. I expect these where spam...
Hi my name is Jennifer, pleas forgive me if I spell something wrong I a alfull speller. I am a speical education teacher and an indivual with a learning...
HI, I am also a teacher with Dyslexia. I can spell if I really think about it. Using the internet has really helped me. First typing is not the same as...
Hello all, I am also a new member, I am a research scientist and I also consisder it my gift. I have been able to overcome most of the outwards signs of...
Hi, all! This will probably be looonnngggg and rambling (forgive me). I am the mother of a child with dyslexia (2nd grader) my sister who was 13 years younger...
Hello everyone, I am so happy to find this group! My son is 8 years old, in 3rd grade, and is reading at 1st grade level. I sent off for information from the...
Hi Donna, I also have an 8 year old. She is in second grade and I am homeschooling her, have been since birth. My dh is dyslexic too so when I suspected it...
sorry i been a while my life has gotting very crazy alot been going on so i been unable to write to u all but if ok i need to vent i have a boyfriend and we...
I know this will make me unpopular, and please note, at one time I was one of the BIGGEST advocates for no meds, but let me argue FOR meds for a second please....
Danielle, You brought out the counselor in me here. First, a guy who can't or won't understand WHO you are will never stick around. A guy who thinks that you...
Danielle, You brought out the counselor in me here. First, a guy who can't or won't understand WHO you are will never stick around. A guy who thinks that you...
Hi Donna, I too have a son, although he is now 13 years old. We live in Kentucky and have suffered from many of the same problems that you have raised. In...
Just seen this might be of intrest to some people J Dear Yahoo! Groups Members, Due to a recent outbreak of computer viruses being transmitted via email...
Melanie, Thanks for your reply. I will look into that system. I understand that whether it is specifically dyslexia or not the the Orton Gillingham method is...
Jenn, I appreciate your candor and feedback. First some clarification. My son does not get in trouble at school, in fact he gets mostly 3's and a few 2's on...
Please post the list on-list :-) My son is 10, attended K and 1st grade...a disaster. I withdrew him and have been unschooling. But, as and essentric older ...
Sharon, If your son has dyslexia I can recommend a computer program that has really helped my family. I bought a copy of Read&Write from Texthelp a few years...
I have to agree with this read and write from text help is brilliant i personnaly use it and ahve done for the last 4 years. I don't know where i would be...
Hi Simon, What version of Read and Write are you using? They launched a new version in January, I of course couldnt resist buying it. It has loads more stuff...
I have to say i am using a pretty old version. I use version 4. But i might be intresting in upgrading, what new features have they added? Si ... version in...
Drugs are NOT the answer. You need to get to the actual cause. Homeopathy,craniosacral therapy, sensory therapies, reading-math-language tutoring,art, music,...
I am a mom to a wonderful 8 yr old dd who is dyslexic. She is also adopted and homeschooled. I have never had experience with dyslexia except for what I have...
Hi Chris, Glad to see you are asking questions and sharing your experiences with us. As someone that grew up with a bad case of Dyslexia and has dealt with...
Hi Si, I have no idea what new features have been added since version 4, I was using version 6. You should probably check out their website or something. It...
Thanks Lee, i am sure they have improved it laods as mine is a really old version, i wonder though have they improved the read back voice :) that is so...