I’m looking for a program that I can use with small groups of dyslexic students. I have been using the Herman Method along with Lexia on the computer but need something that can be used with younger students (1st and 2nd graders). The Herman program is for 3rd grade and up and I don’t believe it is a complete dyslexia program. Would Fundations be appropriate for the younger children or is there something better? Also would the Wilson program or LMB be better than Herman? I have had no training in either of these but could probably arrange it soon.
Programs for dyslexics
You might also take a look at The Spel-Lang Tree at http://www.spellangtree.org. It’s designed for first graders but has been used for remedial work even with high schoolers. Grace
Herman Method
I am a Title 1/Dyslexia teacher for grades K-5.
I have been teaching the Herman Method for one and a half years now
to my students - Kg. to 5th graders.
I do supplement with lots of manipulatives and Phono-Graphix. My
students, of all ages, are responding to Herman and I would
recommend it highly.
BE
Jared,
I spent months trying to decide the same thing, and I finally decided on Phono-Graphix and the Lindamood Bell programs.
The problem I found with Wilson is that their remedial program is really for older elementary on up. Then Fundations is designed for regular classoom phonics instruction, so there is this big kit for each grade level. It really is not designed as a special ed. K-2 program.
Lindamood Bell can be used for any age. You must be trained in both LiPS and Seeing Stars. One is not complete alone. Many kids do not need the intensity of LiPS, so I just start them in Phono-Graphix (which can be used with very young children). If they have major phonemic awareness issues, then you could do some LiPS PA work first and then go into Phono-Graphix and then follow with Seeing Stars. Or, you can certainly do pure Lindamood Bell.
I honestly feel that LMB has some components that other programs do not. And their Visualizing and Verbalizing is unsurpassed in my book for comprehension of oral and written language. And the big plus is, my kids love doing the lessons. LMB materials are expensive, but they are first rate in quality. The workbooks are not expensive, though.
Good luck, and good for you for seeking to use effective methods!
Janis