In this article, we will go over some tips and tricks for improving the symptoms of dyslexia in the classroom.

  • Add multisensory techniques as often as possible:
    Teaching techniques that use all 5 senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, and movement) have been proven to greatly improve the symptoms of dyslexia. Multisensory techniques solidify a child with dyslexia's understanding of reading concepts.
  • Small chunks:
    Make sure that you show the child how to break down an assignment into smaller and more manageable pieces. Children with dyslexia are often slower readers than most children their age and it can be very easy for them to fall behind and get overwhelmed.
  • Easy pace:
    Do not try to rush a child who has dyslexia when they are learning to read. Improving symptoms of dyslexia takes time and patience.
  • Repetition:
    The key to making reading therapies work is to keep practising the techniques you learn from the therapist. Keep practising reading, writing, and spelling in different (multisensory) ways to see progress and improvement in symptoms. However, do not exhaust yourself and/or the child with the practice. Take breaks when you need to and when they need them.
  • Positive reinforcement:
    Criticism is harmful to a child’s confidence and self-esteem. Instead of being strict with the child, be understanding. Suffering from dyslexia is challenging. Praise all progress, no matter how small, and make sure the child knows that they are special and lovable as they are.
  • Accommodations:
    These might include audio books, extra time to finish tests, or text-to-speech technologies (i.e. technology that reads words out loud from a computer or book). 
  • Be clear with instructions:
    Make sure that the child understands what task is expected of them to reduce misunderstanding.
  • One-on-one time:
    Some children with dyslexia perform better in smaller groups where they can get one-on-one attention from their teachers. If this is not possible during class time, it may be worth considering after-school tutoring.
  • Give the child a summary or preview of new material before teaching it:
    People who have dyslexia are normally “big picture” minded; they would rather know where an idea or concept is going before getting into its small details. By giving the child an overview of the material, you can help them mentally map out and understand what to expect next.
  • Block out noise and distractions:
    Just like most people, individuals with dyslexia study best in quiet areas with little to no distractions to remove their focus.
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