Hello, this is my first time here. My daughter was recently diagnosed with dyslexia, she is 14. I am now trying to figure out what is the best thing to do for her. The Dyslexia Institute of America was recently recommended to us as one choice. Has anyone ever heard of them? If so, can you share your experience with me. Thanks
Re: Dyslexia Institute of America
Perhaps they got the name wrong maybe they meant the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). Website is: www.interdys.org
Yes that organization may help. Provides info and a source of tutors, testers, etc.
—des
Re: Dyslexia Institute of America
Nope, didn’t get the name wrong —
it’s a Sylvan person who realized that’s not specialized enough — p’raps wants to be the “Sylvan” for dyslexics. See
http://www.colescountyleader.com/news/newsview.asp?c=110137 (I’m in Champaign, mentioned in the article) — the tail end of the article explains the branching out to Dylexia Institutes.
Impossible to tell whether the lady has gotten training beyond her own experiences (unless I haven’t read the article closely enough, which is rather possible).
Re: Dyslexia Institute of America
I’m wondering how dyslexia was diagnosed in a 14yo.
If she’s just reading below grade level, but reading on a beginning 4th grade level or better, I would try Rewards from Sopris West (http://www.rewardsreading.com ). This is a very easy program for a parent to do at home because it is entirely scripted. If the “Dyslexia Institute” is simply a Sylvan offshoot, you’d probably get better results from Rewards (for a lot less money). There’s no guarantee, of course, but typical results are a two to three year gain in reading level from Rewards. I’d try that before Sylvan.
If she’s reading below a 4th grade level, I’d try to find a Phono-Graphix tutor. See if your library has the book “Reading Reflex” by McGuiness, which explains the Phono-Graphix approach. The book is also available in bookstores for under $20.
Another avenue you may want to check out is vision. Regular eye exams do not check for developmental vision delays in the areas of convergence, focusing, tracking, etc. These undiagnosed vision problems can wreak havoc on reading. For more information, check out http://www.childrensvision.com , and to find developmental optometrists in your area, go to http://www.covd.org . I would certainly check this out before spending thousands of dollars on tutoring!
PACE and Audiblox are cognitive skills training programs that are usually *very* helpful for dyslexics. Audiblox is a home program (http://www.audiblox2000.com ). PACE is a provider-based program that is more expensive, but extremely good. Website for PACE is http://www.processingskills.com
Nancy
NEver heard of them — but maybe the name’s just not ringing a bell. I googled ‘em and it looks like a small place that’s given itself a big-sounding name.
WHat is your daughter’s educational situation? Strenghts? Goals? Attitudes?