Does anyone have any experience with Orton-Gillingham and its method of teaching? My daughter has just finished testing for dyslexia and, if that is her problem, she has been referred to a school that specializes in this method. She is currrently in the fifth grade. It is a school that teaches the children for a year or two and then mainstreams them again in the regular school. Has anyone had experience with this type of program, and does it help long-term? Thanks. Kathy
Re: Orton-Gillingham
I know that the Wilson Reading Program seems to really help, and I think it’s a Orton Gillingham approach. My problem is getting the school to use it. I inisted last year that they start this approach with my son and he came from reading on a 1st grade level to 3rd level in 1/2 year. I ask at his IEP meeting that this method be used everyday and was told they didn’t have time to do that. So this year he is getting very little Wilson and I really think he needs it, I’ve tried to find a tutor to help him but there seem to be none in our area. I guess I sort of got off track here, but in answer to your question….I think this is the only way to teach a dyslexic child to read.
By the way, do you think that our children were born dyslexic because their mothers name was Kathy? LOL, sorry couldn’t resist the joke, since we are all three Kathy’s LOL
Re: Orton-Gillingham
LOL! Since I have no children, I’m afraid I’m left out of that equation.
Kathy G.
Re: You might want to try Reading Reflex yourself at home
since you can’t find an OG tutor. RR is often very effective. My own daughter is dyslexic, was not reading at all at age 8-1/2, but now is in the advanced reading class at school (at age 11). The Phono-Graphix approach (the approach used in Reading Reflex) provided very fast and very thorough remediation for her.
Mary
Re: Orton-Gillingham
I am an OG tutor and I can safely say that it is a wonderful set of procedures that has a long track record of effectiveness. I would feel comfortable if I were you.
Robin
Is there a listing of OG tutors?
So you know if there is a listing of OG tutors? I live in Southeastern Ohio and have been unable to locate a tutor, so if you could give me any advice to where to look, I would really appreicate it. Thanks
Re: Is there a listing of OG tutors?
You can contact the International Dyslexia Association for a list of tutors in your area. Each summer I acquire at least one student from their referrals. Their website is http://www.interdys.org and their phone number in Baltimore is 410.296.0232. The fax number is 410. 321.5069. I also found a number listed for the Northern Ohio Branch…216.556.0883.
They also have the BEST conferences!
That was a funny one about the Kathy’s. I have three friends named Patty who have dyslexic children. Is this scary or what?!:>
You can try here also...
Sharon Wenger, who occasionally posts here, has compliled this list of tutors and consultants in various areas of the country and assorted disciplines. If someone appeals to you, you can check them out with references etc.
http://www.angelfire.com/on2/thepuzzle/refer.html
Robin
Re: Is there a listing of OG tutors?
Yep, it’s me Sharon, does anyone know of other Sharon’s with dyslexic sons? I don’t have many OG tutors on my site (Robin is one), but there’s also Sue Barton’s website www.dys-add.com and I do have a lot of LMB trained therapists listed. There is even one who will travel to YOU, and I’ve heard from people who’ve used her that she’s very good and thorough. Seek and you shall find, I always say! Good luck!
Sharon
I’m not an OG tutor myself, so I can’t speak with authority (I’ll leave that to the teachers here who know the method). It’s my understanding—and they can tell you if I’m right—that if given one-on-one, daily, and for as long as needed (whether it’s a year or several years), the Orton-Gillingham method works very well. It teaches reading, spelling, and handwriting together, in a structured, sequential, multisensory way.
Yours truly,
Kathy G.