Spelling Technique for Dyslexic

[@SarahStarmer]

Hi I am dyslexic. In school I was often shown lists of words with similar spelling with pictures but it didn't help me learn. I found learning the reasons why a word is spelt the way it is more helpful. Light for instance comes from ignite and you can hear the g in ignite. Fight used to mean a boat's crew of eight men. This is a great way to remember that the word fight and the word eight are connected. Facts about words that aid spelling are often quite entertaining and I recommend repeating these facts to your child every time they spell the word wrong.

[@sunflowerorgy7551]

Sarah Starmer me too, knowing why the word is spelled the way it is to help me much more!

[@joshuaduhon5444]

can you tell me where I can learned how to spell this way? this will help me out so much thank you

[@joyfuljoy2062]

Can u pls tell me why is fight a boats crew of eighty men pls? Like how did this sentence help u to understand that this is fight? Because I am teaching my Nephew and I do not know how to, I understand that you have to understand the meaning why it’s spelled this way, but I dun find the meaning the way u do, hence how did u understand? Thank you very much!

[@Sanecrist]

Sarah Starmer This is a great tip! In homeschool biology the only way I passed was by learned the Greek phrases that influenced the naming of species and things. How did you learn the origin of words?

[@happygirl2406]

This is like a way I used with my friend last year. What ever I don't know she will find a funny way to teach me

[@joyfuljoy2062]

Was too angry teaching my Nephew 5 years old and I suspect he have dyslexia, I try to KZbin how to teach him, to try to determine if it works easier for him. Tried Ants with ur method, amazingly... he can rmb! I wrote A for ants, drew the ant on top of N and say N sounds like ant and S for sweet, I drew a sweet, I say ants love sweet, and he can finally rmb how to spell! THANK U VERY MUCH.

[@LifesSmile]

wow I'm 18 almost 19 and dyslexic haha and I learn SO well with visual concepts, and just the fact you didn't just write letters and use different colours but are also trying to go further and use real life objects so the word sinks in is just awesome o_o so going to use this for myself. (although I am an adult, I still want to expand my spelling of complex words/words I often misspell because it's very difficult for me to learn new words and remember how it's spelled).

[@QueenBee-ig2tp]

My Granddaughter has dyslexia however, she does read but very slowly and so she gets behind in class where they give 16 pages of text to be read as homework and 16 pages of questions to be answered. She says for her the words on the page move around and so she is very slow at reading.

[@crystalfarrow7304]

@@QueenBee-ig2tp you should look into Equipping Minds with Dr. Carol Brown!

[@destinybaldwin3869]

I have dyslexia and I love how you are helping your son. I just want everyone to know every case is different. the different colors are making the words harder for me to even read the word light. my brain is reading the black first so I'm reading it ltjgh. I am not saying this is bad, I am just saying every case is different.

[@sunflowerorgy7551]

Destiny Baldwin me too

[@snakeyyo8213]

Destiny Baldwin Same

[@daidai1743]

Destiny Baldwin I agree I find that repetition helps me just spelling the word over and over again

[@Sanecrist]

I never was a strong reader growing up. Sometimes I still struggle with the speed aspect. I had a teacher in 6th grade that graded our note taking. We were forced to write the vocabulary words in red. The definition in black and underline important things in blue. It was a nightmare and a half. I don't think like that. I found i actually work better if I don't vary the colors. Someone people do well with highlighting, not me. But if I had pictures like this that would have helped SO much. Pictures next to the word don't help. I just learned what word I was supposed to say with the picture, but didn't learn to actually read or spell it. It's just proof that there isn't one way to learn for everybody.

[@valedah76]

Destiny Baldwin thank you for speaking about the different types of dyslexia, my youngest son and I both have dyslexia.

[@funkylem]

you deserve mum of the year award. Good on you for putting so much effort in to your son's learning. I wish you both the best of luck.

[@angelicacaceres2837]

As someone who is Dyslexic and is now a teacher, teaching dyslexic students. I find this very helpful and I will be trying this with my students today. Keep up the awesome work!

[@wattermanery8801]

I started out training my son to read at Fourteen months. Though I`m hesitant about training him how to read at a very young age, I made a decision to acheive it and used this reading guide ChildrenLearningReading5.blogspot.com He can now read a whole book without my help at 2 yrs and four months.?

[@eldonjanzen9822]

Wow. How do you deal with all the IEP work and the discrimination from administration? Not to mention dealing with navigating in the "correct" sequence presented through SEIS and Arris. Oh and the meeting with the other teachers with the AP on the student referral team! I would love hear about your methods.

[@nicolareid6362]

This is soo good, I’m an adult undiagnosed but noticed dysgraphia traits in myself and I found this so helpful. I will try to keep this in mind moving forward.

[@ashiwick]

You son is so lucky to have such a supportive mom ! thanks a lot for sharing ...

[@stephaniegraham1077]

Last March, I stumbled upon this reading guideline KidslearnReading4.blogspot.com My boy and I have been really serious in performing reading lessons since then. These days, my son don`t need my assistance to read textbooks. My boy feels really confident and is doing good in Kindergarten this year.?

[@thefrenchadventure]

Audiblox lifted my daughter over her dyslexia. At age 12 years she could not read at all. Six weeks of Audiblox and she learned to read with ease. At age 13 she read Lord Of The Rings, the trilogy. She is 25 now and has no reading or writing diffculties left. Please look into Audiblox as an answer, it worked for us. And it was FAST.

[@hinakhabalooch]

Peta Dowle what is that please explain or post link .. thanks

[@thefrenchadventure]

Hina Khan Here - check the website. www.audiblox2000.com/ Audioblox is a heap of coloured mini blocks that you play specific games with and they form brand new neuro pathways in the young brain that are then utliised for learning to read. That is the best way I can explain it. But there is so much more to audiblox and the program. We played audiblox 3 - 4 times a day (because by the time she was 12 and could read her name and that was about it, I had given up and pulled her out of school. She had been in reading recovery classes since she was about 6 - 7 years of age, and special education classes and I had a private dyslexia tutor and we were getting no where. This was 6 or 7 years of 1 - 1 tutition and it was all hopeless and failing. And then my sister hear about audiblox said "give it a try"). This was before google and facebook etc 1) my daughter LOVED playing audiblox and asked all the time if we could play and 2) I also added fish oil to her diet. I saw on TV that the mega 3 and mega 6 fish oils helped strengthen the synapses and the ability for the electical signals in the brain to move around (or something I cant quite recall, she is an adult now and we were doing this over 10 years ago). At first I thought her progress was just the fish oil, but it wasn't. Audiblox worked well for us and thousands of other people. The only thing that is left over from her dyslexia is new names of people. She doesnt always pronounce new names of people well if it is an unfamiliar last name, maybe a foreign word and even if it is told to her, she often forgets. But that is all. She is a supervisor in a large supermarket now responsible for rosters, staff, cash handling, and written reports etc. She has a normal life. Definately give audiblox a try and if it works, for you, tell others. It changed her life.

[@anilphilip546]

$30/month? that is a scam. Try www.blastofftoreading.com instead.

[@marmil3391]

My daughter is dyslexic and this video is gold! I wish you would made more but I’m sure you’re son is succeeding in higher grades and won’t need any help anymore !!! Anyway, thank you

[@12tamlyn]

I Go Home Tonight. Teaches 9 igh words in one go…….The LIGHT at NIGHT has to be RIGHT….it has to be BRIGHT to give plenty of SIGHT ….or you MIGHT get a FRIGHT end up in FIGHT and that would be TIGHT. Mneumonic.… I Go Home Tonight……words. Painless and fun on a card…..mneumonic on front….rhyme on back

[@nancy143ish]

Oh my gosh, I just did this "I go home at night..." with my dyslexic 8yr old daughter and it WORKED! Really well 🏅🏅🏅🏅

[@judybraden1553]

WOW! I know want someone go through with dyslexia..... I have it ...... I am 57 and it still hard for me to get phonics.... PS I wish I had good teachers back then ... Keep the good work!!

[@destinym3702]

That’s so awesome! I wish my parents helped me when I was little! It’s still difficult to read I’m 23 and dropped out of college because everyone said ‘SCHOOL MIGHT NOT BE FOR YOU! You’re slow! It sucks but I’m learning

[@marjoriecrawford4711]

She was scared of reading at the beginning - afraid of being mistaken. Yet right after 2 months followed this reading guideline ChildrenLearningReading5.blogspot.in she has started beginner novels and reads on her own! The results genuinely amazed me! Any age level could use this method.?

[@ninilovenana]

Learning is for everyone. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. But most of all everyone learns at their own pace.

[@b.martinyu-artist2138]

www.flickr.com/photos/nickledndimed/albums/1107811/ i made this for my kid

[@chevannes47]

I am a adult with dyslexia and learn very similar to your video, unfortunately I did not receive the support and care throughout my life. I have found ways to over come some very difficult situations using my own personal learning tools. Being naturally creative has really help me to develop self preservation and confidence enabled me to creative images in my mind in order to remember how to spell and read certain words. Thanks for Sharing.

[@dewiputras]

may i know what method you use? thanks :-)

[@shirazshiraz7409]

When have u improve d

[@mhret3644]

I am adult and dyslexic English is my second language. I tried my hardest can you give me any tips that I can do. I don't know how to go by I don't know where to start. I tried to go English second language, I took English lessons someone said that was helping dyslexic they help wasn't ther. I tried a lot I really feel in barrister want ever I'm doing in my life.

[@k6easy295]

You are helping so many children, moms, dads and teachers. Thank you for making a difference in the life of some very intelligent children!

[@agt6498]

Women like you are the fabric of society! Amazing techniques and really useful for primary teaching purposes.

[@dyslexiamom]

Derek (part 2). I will not lie, it is alot of work for them and frustrations in the beginning but if you can find his strengths-nourish them. And work on the weaknesses. For us, we try different things and do a lot of research until we find a way that works for him. There are so many resources out there, keep trying until your son finds some that work. But MOST of ALL, build his self-esteem with something that he is GOOD at. Good Luck!

[@Waitakeredame]

I totally agree and have long believed that with ANY child, finding their interests and strengths building their literacy (sometimes their whole education) around this, works well. A child will learn better if s/he's reading something they love

[@gailsnail56]

To continue...... Most dyslexic kids I know do a pretty good job with consonant sounds - it's blending with the vowel combinations (there are 15 sounds for /a/!) that are troublesome. If you have not tried Linda Mood Bell's programs, I would urge you see if it's offered near you. It takes some training on your part, but the program is all about "picturing" words and spellings and "seeing" letters for sounds. Just perfect for Dyslexics and research proven. Good job working with your son!

[@jenniferm9341]

My 10 yr old daughter was just diagnosed with dyslexia, we are sure my husband has it as well. He told me to draw pictures onto her spelling words and I honestly didn't understand how it would help her. Now that I see this video, I will try it. Thank you for this video.

[@FatherGoos_x]

Mom of the year... YOU. I'm 29 and I am discovering that I have dyslexia for the first time. This video is the first video I have seen that speaks directly what feels like "my language". WOW... Thanks for posting and.. your son is very lucky to have you! God bless.

[@janinetapp6482]

Going to try this with my Son’s who have phonological dyslexia! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@tatymax7293]

I am dyslexic and I think it adds up more signs too remember and it seems too busy on the board for my brain

[@allnargles]

Maybe you’re more auditory, tactile or motor...

[@reneekingsley9967]

Just want to say, your son is really blessed to have you - a mum who just wants to see him succeed and has taken the time to help him in a VERY practical way! On a side note: As well as being an amazing technique for dyslexics, this is actually a great way for English As A Second Language (ESL) students who are visually inclined learners to remember the meanings of new vocabulary - so THANK YOU for sharing!!

[@idomge2463]

Renee Kingsley my mom buys me so much to help me with my dyslexia. She pais for my tinted books to give to school, and she buys dyslexia equipment that is for other children In my school too! But some moms/ parents aren’t the same. My aunt used to teach me English in grade 4. And she would make it the hardest experience for me. Parents can be the same- might be simply because they don’t understand us, or have a lack of pacienve towards us learning. I’m just so sorry for the kids out there who have/had teachers or parents who push you to do things that are way beyond the limit. And sorry if they don’t understand what your seeing on paper.

[@SmartVisionMethod]

An natural unorthodox method for helping people with dyslexic learning difficulties .all i ask it that you keep an open mind until the end and let this method speak for itself .I have studied and experimented with the conscious and subconscious mind moer widely and deeply than any other coach or teacher i know .I have discovered that your dominant-eye is your most precious possession Its like a camera it gives you the ability to visualize getting your masters degree when you finish your >more

[@gailsnail56]

I like what you are showing. I am a reading teacher and your idea is very similar to a simpler form I've been using. I'd especially find it useful for words that are not decodable or "rule-breakers". For my kiddos at school, I make each of them (those who are receiving interventions) a little set of "trouble" words held on a ring. The kids help me devise the picture, but it's the SOUND, not the meaning. Ex,- 'here' - under the 'ere' part I draw a little ear and underline the 'ere'.

[@valedah76]

I want to thank you for this, as a parent with dyslexia and teaching my youngest son who has dyslexia as well. I never learned to read this way but do believe that this will truly help my son. Thank you

[@calholli]

You should write a book that is full of all of your examples. This would even be a good thing for every kid--- especially early on like preschool at home.

[@TonyWinston57]

Thank you very much,I was treated badly in school because of my Dyslexic ,although I excel in math and arts and Music, and My Track ability saved me,Know That Richard Brandson of Virgin Records speaks of his life,and he'a worth billions,being Dyslexic is a Gift,we just learn differently ,I run my Own App Development Company,You just have to avoid the School Traps-Like Catholic school English teacher's

[@kizzgizz]

My son has just been diagnosed to have dyslexia, he is 8 years old and the assessor said that he is intelligent but is struggling. The main take away was he is a visual learner, so this technique looks like he would benefit greatly from it. Thank you so much.

[@dyslexiamom]

Derek, you are so right that this is not a death sentence for your son but a GIFT!!!! Early on when my son was 6,7,8 I had my worries that he would not be able to keep up or succeed. Today, I had his fall conference and he is meeting and/or even exceeding targets in all areas. The early years are very rigid in teachings and processes. As they get older, it gets easier for them because it is about the end result and not as much about the process of how they got there.

[@TamaraGrace]

I'm not gonna lie, I'm in the early years and I'm scared my daughter is going to be left behind. With all my children, I homeschool. My oldest was able to pick right up, my boy who is in the same grade as my 7 year old middle daughter. He's five... He is picking right up. But my daughter is falling way behind. I'm here to figure out how to go about all of this. How I can reach out to her and get her to start receiving some information. What I gather so far is colors and pictures. Well, what picture corresponds with the word, "and?" Also, thanks for the above comment. I'm gonna keep that in the forefront of my mind. It will get better in time.... I've been working with her for two years but to no avail, she's still stuck in the same place. And I'm a frustrated mom. I fully understand showing that frustration to her doesn't help, so I keep it to myself. However, that still doesn't stop me from wanting to beat my head against my computer desk. Any advice, word of encouragement, help, would be welcomed.

[@mtr65]

You are wonderful !!! I was a mirrored dyslexic. My Mom spent many hours working with me. Her solution was to put a piece of paper in front of a mirror and have me look in the mirror while writing. Dyslexic Thinking "gh" why ? It doesn't even make a sound !!! 😆 🤣 😂

[@1homasscoot]

In a vicious night a shadow appeared in veil of darkness. Silence screamed in his tears as he seems breaking down in shards. He was there to share a story, a tale buried deeper to the core somewhere within him vast and mysterious. About the lives and grief. Sohan was a dyslexic child who lost his childhood in humiliation and sorrow. No one, not even he knew about this rare disorder in Nepal. There was no one to support him, guide him or show him the way out into the light. He felt discarded by the world when he was just a kid and then everything got worse when his parents also left him at the age of time. He was boarded into a boarding house, far from home far from his mother. At the boarding house he was like a bird caged with the wing chopped surrounded by the predators. He was just a child but no one cared what he was going through the piles of maltreatments. He survived worst in his childhood but still life had many more pain to offer. Seeing no progress of their child at boarding house the parents decided to take him back. He was back home but there was nothing like the home he used to remember, everything was changed, everything. Each day they was fight, there was war and all the time he used to blaming himself for everything. He used to blame himself for his family pain and trouble. Mistreated and lost he attempt to end his life, but he didn’t had a courage to execute the deed. He tried to runaway but there was no place to go. He was just an alone teen. His uncle took the charge admitting him at a new school far from Sohan's house. The kind uncle tried to help him in any ways he could. All his childhood Sohan was looking one chance to prove himself, one opportunity to explore his abilities without anyone mocking his showing him the flaws of his pasts and was it. Sohan was happy as he was free from the humiliation and maltreatment. He started making friends and started progressing on his study. He thought god has been merciful but he was wrong once again. Few friends from his past school joint him. His world came crashing down. The friends he thought he had got turned their back when they heard about him. The mocking started, the maltreatment begin leaving Sohan alone and abandon again. The world never show him love so he didn’t had any affection towards the world, he started hating all. The kind uncle was getting into lot of trouble while assisting him. Sohan decided not....... www.amazon.com/Alive-Shadow-dyslexia-motivational-story-ebook/dp/B01HAHA9K6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1476345317&sr=1-1&keywords=alive+in+shadow Alive In Shadow , An inspirational story... I am dyslexic that why i want to b a writer...A true story of life

[@ezrlearningsolutionsregina3699]

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[@brianna8230]

i don't have dyslexics but this helped me allot keep up the good work.

[@HighTen_Melanie]

You have problems with spelling though.

[@KatyFrydTV]

This is amazing stuff, I have just figured out that my daughter learns this way. I have a feeling she might be dyslexic but using this technique she can learn and ace her spelling test in about 10 mins.

[@susannatale6427]

I just read down in the comments and see all the other dyslexics are equally discouraged by what you are doing and also find your hand writing and colors hard to read. You are using the way your brain works to try to fix your sons problem, you are a problem solver and think you can just fix him, but you cant, its a life long disability, he is not lazy or not trying. His brain is just never going to work like yours

[@h.m.2964]

Not true by evidence, brains change and learn new pathways!

[@jessicachamaline86]

Thank you! This is so helpful. May I ask where you get your spelling lists? I like the concept of grouping by phonics rule, but don't know of a phonics/spelling curriculum that does this (although I'm sure it exists).

[@littleripper312]

I'm going to try this for learning foreign language! I have dyslexia and have worked extremely hard in english but learning another language as an adult is so hard!

[@TheTimeskipper]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo way i am dyslexic to i have the same prablome with the same words, pleas do more videos of more words, it is totally making seance

[@NadiaB193]

Im dislexic , 12 and that helps! i have to use a green filter for reading and i had people thinking im stupid! My only thing my scince teacher cmented on was my spelling! Im going to use this thanks

[@katiaenmiami4901]

You are so clever, wise and creative. I loved your video!

[@2006rafay]

very very use full method to educate dyslexic child i also use this tech. on my 7 year old son which he has facing issues in his writing skill thanks mam to sharing this video

[@Fun4Jane]

It is important that they see it phonetically as one sound - helps distinguish between words like "sigh" and "sight".

[@Nyquistjl]

Actually, there are many sources out there, including the certified testing facility where my son was diagnosed, that suggests using a whiteboard is extremely helpful. My son has no problems reading from a whiteboard. In fact, it has been very beneficial to him. Copying off a board, like assignments or sentences is a problem for my son, but this is not.

[@jehovahrastafai5135]

I think in every country in the world should have assisted technology for adult people with dyslexia help read and write mandatory. In school, All kind of libraries, courthouses, State House, government buildings, trade schools, organizations that help you find jobs, Banks, credit union colleges. I believe we got far in with helping dyslexia people but not enough for the adults that's dealing with it everyday.

[@manuelabreitbach8632]

Thank you so much for this video! My daughter was just recently ( 2 weeks ago ) diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia. She also can't cross the mid line so she will need OT. i am still trying to find ways to help her work around these disabilities. Her self esteem is not in a good place because she knows she struggles and even though she only just finished 1st grade there has been some bullying already and she's been called stupid and dumb. I will definitely incorporate your teaching technique into our every day school work time that we started doing last week. During the summer, may I ask how much time do you spend with your son working on math and reading??? And do you do any writing exercises with him?? I want to do right by her and not screw things up you know...

[@reverie_sonder]

too long to read XD

[@nandhinicute1900]

thank u.. for the example.

[@guineapigcuteness6887]

I would love to now how she is doing now! My daughter has just been diagnosed too x

[@unholy_ghosted]

I was never properly diagnosed with dyslexia but for my spelling exams my mom would make me study with her and I did something like this secretly. Now I'm 21 in college and now realize I had dyslexia and know this method works and works fast

[@042379vmart]

thank you so much for this great idea . My daughter is dyslexic and she had the hardest time in school and decided to homeschool just to work with her one on one. thank you soo much.

[@stephenwaner6632]

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[@campal6421]

...non dyslexic people teaching dyslexics how to read and spell... that is humorous. I wish you luck with your son but he will learn to read the way his brain works and this is something non-dyslexics will never truly understand. It would be like a dyslexic trying to teach a non-dyslexic something easy like rotating a simple geometric object in their mind while dyslexics can often rotate full automobiles in their minds; or colour memorization. I am dyslexic and have no idea how people can ever go to a paint store and come back with the wrong shade or tone of colour. Really for me no taught system that non-dyslexics created worked and their systems actually held my learning back since I was forced into sounding words out, and the like. I read by picture memorization of each word but not using other pictures, I simply look at the center of the word and see it as a picture rather than reading across the word left to right. This is only now easy after years of seeing the same words to memorize them for instant photo recognition. If I encounter a new word like ineluctability, or any word outside the general spoken colloquialism/text, it still takes me a while to memorize the word as a new picture.

[@nadeged5329]

+cam pal You can't generalize. Each child is different, dyslexic or not. I have a daughter who has great tridimensional vision and the color wheel embedded in her brain and she is not dyslexic! Non-dyslexic teachers are able to help dyslexic students. It is unfortunate that you did not have that support in school.

[@ddgoforth1181]

Just because it didn't work for you, does not mean it will not work for others. It is not humorous if it helped her child overcome his spelling issues and can now do this process in his head and do well on his spelling test and in his daily life because his non-dyslexic mother figured out a way to help him. No, it's not humorous, it's awe inspiring. I am sorry that no one was able to figure out a way to help you. And I am sorry that you felt the need to disrespect this mother.

[@guntaf1349]

cam pal As a dyslexic, I have similar strenghts as you. I can rotate 3D images in my brain and translate them to 2D images easily. This was very handy for one of my childhood hobbies, plush toy designing and making. In school, I learnt by listening in class and not by reading books after school or just before exams. My grades were only as good as the teacher at teaching in class. I was very dependant on receiving information by listening. My grades in physics were at 80%, but after the change of techer they dropped to 45%. The new teacher expected us to learn independantly from our books, and didn't bother to teach and explain. He just gave us homework, and the next day would just write the ansvers to the homework on black board. Since learning my weakness at recognition of certain alphabets, and since i know on which sounds i make spelling mistakes more often, i have learned to manage my symptoms of dyslexia more or less. I still ha dificulties reading and i don't enjoy it at all. And if i have a lot anxiety when faced with a long text to read, and that emotional stress hinders my reading even more. Dyslexia is a wide spectrum. Every dyslexic is different, some have more dificulties, others can manage their dyslexia pretty well. Some confuse certain letters, others don't register the last letters of the written word, some, like me, have dificulties telling which is the right or left hand of our own bodies. And ironicaly i teach dancing. Lol. And how do i teach with such disability you may ask? I point and say, this leg, or that leg. I touch and say, this side or that side. Visualy and by feel i know which side... I just cant put the correct word to it without thinking about it for a while.

[@rouli_in_oz889]

@Gunta F Wow.. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm a teacher aide to be (studying) and I have few dyslexic students, I would LOVE to help him to be able to read as he cannot read yet.

[@darkideas2088]

Dont live in box or worst tunnel. You will only see one single point of view. A type of dyslexia (out of many types of dyslexia) is the tunnel vision. Yes this type of real dyslexia. Even these people has a better idea of the world than you do. They are tought to stand very far back to see the whole pituce. Not focus on the cracks of the picture. Those that live in a box are the cool kids think they are the shit. But yet they are trapped inside 8 corners, 6 sides and 12 angles. With others that think the same way. And the real shame about a box. Light only shine on one side. If there is no windows on your box. Nobody will come up with bright ideas. There aremany diffrent types of dyslexic people. And honestly it's a way of thinking. I'd rather be the dyslexic that is outside of the box seeing all kinds of crazy shit and come up with non traditional bright ideas. I was 11, 35 year ago. My teacher thought I was dyslexic. But not the traditional way. She said I was smart kid, in fact smarter than others. So she had a kid that was dyslexic and compare me to him. Woth a blind test. The blind test is where there was something hiding behind a screen. One for me and one for the dyslexic kid. She shown us at the same time what was behind the screen. Dyslexialc kid said right away. It was a box. I could not say for sure my thing was a box. Kid looked over my blind. He said it was a box. Started laughing at me. Calling me dumber than him. I just looked at him and thought wow what a dummy. Then the teacher ask me. What can you describe what you say. Dyslexic kid said. Yup it was a box. She looked at me what can you describe what you saw. I told her. It was a brown, 8 corners, 12 angles and six side. Light came from the side. 9h wow it was a box. Dyslexic kid said no it was not brown. It did not have 6 sides. I told him. Then count for your self. He did. it shut his ass up. Then the moment that change my life. Find the action in this sentence. The teacher said. Cat ran up a tree. I said, cat No, they again Cat... no no your guessing. Let's try something new. Tree ran up the cat. I started laughing my ass off so hard. The teacher said ok now focus. What is the action. She repeated, cat ran up a tree Tree ran up a cat. I laugh but then there it is. Ran... That year my world open up. Today I still think this way. I rarely read. Cause it take for ever. Thank who ever takes the time for audio books. And thanks to the story tellers on the movie screen. But true dyslexic people are tought in a way for their way of thinking and understanding the world And there is no one type of dyslexia. So ya spelling is hard. Words are even harder. And grammar, ya it's a joke. And if you got this far. Then I told my story well But if somone can find a way to help you think with or without dyslexia then world is so much brighter. Life is short. Keep an open mind. Be patient the right answer will come to you. And the smartest people in history where dyslexic. Maybe even a little dysfunctional and disorganized. Leonard davinci Einstein Stephen hawking Thomas edison Stephen Spielberg Johnny depp Tom cruise Whoopi goldberg Robin Williams Richard Branson virgin airlines guy Had to look that up. Some suspect, and I dont know how to prove or disprove the following. Nikolas Tesla Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin Funny thing. This list 9f people live in their imagination

[@russellschaeffler]

It is not difficult for me to spell words once I see them and can memorize them, but after a few days I usually go back to making the same mistakes as before learning their spellings.

[@koltokawarpeei]

Same to me ❤️

[@georgeokane6637]

I'm dyslexic (thank you autocorrect) the only thing that I would get confused with in the weeknight scenario is I would process them as two words and when I put pen to paper it would come out as week night then what I do when I sometimes see I've made that mistake is hyphenate it whitch drives people made I think it's funny now I'm older and just say you new what I meant my lack of grammes also bugs my wife I'm told you will all be gasping for air by now :-)

[@hurricanekitty6736]

Dang girl, give yourself some credit, you draw much better than you think. You also envision the exact same images as I do for each word lol thanks for sharing this!

[@bashisobsolete.pythonismyn6321]

macht, nacht, licht, recht, dicht. mostly germanic. might be easier to group words by etymology (germanic, romantic and saxon/norse). french printing presses are the cause of the "gh" misspelling.

[@tjj5337]

You're a an amazing mom! I wish I was helped like that when I was a kid. I just got yelled at for struggling.

[@conniefindley9064]

LOL me too! Not to mention getting hit for not knowing how to do something. :((

[@suramakking]

AS a Dislexy myself this is so so helpful. Will share this is teachers in our school. Thank you for sharing.

[@AlphaDogeWOOF]

im dyslexic. that was very helpful and easier for me to understand

[@mattverydecetfull.inccorec715]

I guess this proves to myself that I do not have dyslexia but I have dyscalculia which is a map issue but I feel for people that have issues because they mix them up and all that fun

[@hitopox]

This is fabulous even for teaching young ones how to spell! Thank you!

[@blackdeath5752]

What she's trying to say is you need to remember the i g h is and also you can find out the rest and pretty much you got it there

[@ameteuraspirant]

cool trick I used that got me to the top of the class despite this problem was to remember the words as they were spelled, not as they were said. So with something like 'definitely' I will think 'dee-fiyyy-niii-tell-eeeee' and then write it that way.

[@lardasorus]

I have done the same thing for years And it works for me too. Sometimes words are pronounced way different than they are spelled with silent letters and what-nots. though I am gonna try this picture methods with my students, I suggest people also try remembering words by their actual spelling rather than their pronunciation. I even sometimes pronounce the word wrong so that I can spell it correctly like "comfortable", i have to say them "comfort" and "able" separately in order to remember the spelling.

[@lardasorus]

I have done the same thing for years And it works for me too. Sometimes words are pronounced way different than they are spelled with silent letters and what-nots. though I am gonna try this picture methods with my students, I suggest people also try remembering words by their actual spelling rather than their pronunciation. I even sometimes pronounce the word wrong so that I can spell it correctly like "comfortable", i have to say them "comfort" and "able" separately in order to remember the spelling.

[@lardasorus]

I have done the same thing for years And it works for me too. Sometimes words are pronounced way different than they are spelled with silent letters and what-nots. though I am gonna try this picture methods with my students, I suggest people also try remembering words by their actual spelling rather than their pronunciation. I even sometimes pronounce the word wrong so that I can spell it correctly like "comfortable", i have to say them "comfort" and "able" separately in order to remember the spelling.

[@chikitita112]

🥹🥹🥹🥹 I was in the middle of helping my daughter with her hw she recently got diagnosed I saw 3 mins of this video try it n omg her reaction melts my heart she was so stressed about the words n now with the drawing she remembers them n just seeing her happy about instead of stressed has me in tears thank you

[@rizkiasaraswati4456]

I guess my 6yo daughter has dyslexic, now she’s quite fluent in spelling her mother tongue language, “bahasa indonesia” . but now I’m struggling how teach english to her 😭 cause english spelling is like OFTEN CHANGED in every words. for instance, letter “i” sometimes read (ai) or (i) and so on

[@morettethompson]

Brilliant, you should be awarded for this insight and tool. It is something for all parents to easily be able to help their child themselves. Also for adults to learn too.

[@sunflowerorgy7551]

Morette Thompson I don't speak for everyone with dyslexia, however for most this type of rule causes confusion.

[@MidnightSky705]

this help me so much i'm 16 and dyslexic so thanks you

[@kivakarmen8628]

...and they say art has no significance other than the use of propaganda. I beg to differ. You did a great job. I will definitely try these techniques

[@sudeshnaghorui4475]

My friend is 18 yrs old she doesn't have problem in writing a single spelling but when a paragraph is dictated she faces numerous problems how can she improve herself

[@D23-j6v]

@dyslexiamom Thank God for you. My son was diagnosed with severe dyslexia just yesterday. My wife is having guilty thoughts like "What did I do wrong?". I said "First off its not a death sentence, he just processes information differently than most other people." I will be making her sit and watch this video so that she sees that she isn't the only one dealing with this and that there are resources available for her to get more comfortable with this. Thank you so much.

[@dorotwhy]

Is that a Wee Knight? Sorry...this entire concept would have confused me more than helped me. Phonics was the best thing for me but adding all that extra work would have been overwhelming... I am glad it works for your son (now). What happens when the word "might" is used as a verb rather than a noun in a sentence? The visual with the muscles that you demonstrate may aid in spelling but hinder the flow of reading/comprehension/processing in the future.

[@alec_almartson]

You are an awesome mother and teacher. In this days, that kind of teaching can also be done through video games (e.g.: changing the background pictures and bringing up front beautiful animations related to the each word, with music, sounds, etc.). But ALWAYS kids must have parents (or teachers) supervision, to make sure they are using the game in the right way. I happened to find your videos because I am applying to a Videogame Programmer Job Position, in which they asked me to make a prototype of a videogame to reinforce Reading Fluency for second grade (school) children.

[@Lifeletnothingholdudown]

Schools need you to teach dyslexic kids how to spell you're really awesome. Is so important. Life is very difficult when you become an adult and you can't spell. Your image of yourself suffers because of it. For some it is a hurdle to overcome. Have you ever thought about volunteering at schools and sharing some of your talent? You're kind and sweet and unintimidating I could see that children would connect with you very well.

[@ashtonkeown8445]

I'm 16 and I have dyslexia I think it's really cool that you're that caring thank you ☮️☯️

[@angielove5523]

This helped me sooo much thanks u

[@alexvidu4517]

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[@vanessafeitoza1053]

Kg

[@M5StAr.2.0]

I am soooooo glad that I found this! Im just realizing that my son may have dyslexia. We are getting tested soon

[@koltokawarpeei]

Reading accurate or loud, spellings,pronunciation, writing accurate and easily to forget or memorials.That's my problem lovely mum and l feel heart broken all the time coz l feel embraced but am very smart

[@aubrey84]

SHES A GREAT MOM.. BEING A DYSLEXIC I WAS DISTRACTED BY ALL THE MARKER POPPING I WOULD HAVE JUST WROTE WHAT I NEEDED TO WRITE IN BLACK AND FILLED IN THE RED. OR PRE WRITE THE (igh) IN RED AND FILL IN THE BLACK..

[@grapes008]

so how about the word and or how, or who, or even whom, then how do you relate them to there meanings, these are only simple word but i find them the hardest to speel as it very difficult to attatch an image. there are loads of words that cant be asigned an image, often simple words that i spell incorectly all the time. words are ligsaws puzzles for me, each letter is a piece of the puzzle that can be put in the wrong place, only has one correct order but has many posible combinations

[@SuperGeorje]

Hi, This was very use full, pls add more vedios like this which will help parents like me use these tips .Georje| Bangalore| India.

[@HillardEarl]

I have a question? Wouldn't it be easier, to teach the truth. When you see ( gh ) after a vowel, that vowel is now long and the ( gh ) is silent. Did you know in 1886 dyslexia was a disturbance of the ability to read? That definition grew sometime after 1984. I have one more I call the ( ion )s cion, sion & tion = shun. I have the dyslexia of 1886. As a child I made the mistake of trying to use reason. without the truth, reason is uncertain.

[@lieselemay]

Thank you! I have been struggling to find ways to help my daughter. This was a huge insight. So simple and straight forward.

[@shivaniebabulall83]

This is a brilliant concept! As someone who is dyslexic I know that I would have really appreciated if I was taught like that. Thanks you for posting your videos. I know your son is probably not a child anymore as this video was posted 6 years ago but I would recommend a book call Chineasy by Shaolan Hsueh. It teaches Chinese writing by incorporating the meaning with the symbols.

[@brookeestreich424]

Hi Jennifer, Thank you for sharting this technique. I am currently in University (college) in Australia and I need to write an Idividual Lesson Plan for a student with Dyslexia. I think I will use this techique as my activity. However, how long would you spend on a lesson like this? I know you mentioned that you and your son work on his words for five minutes over breakfast, but initially how much time do you spend on it teaching him the words? Many thanks, Brooke.

[@markwarren9599]

Hey i have Dyslexia and ADHD in my case you should to repeat the words until they got it as long as they repeat the words is there a chance they memories the words( sorry in my English im still sudying in English and need to take a lot of time to write this😅)

[@darrenbyrne5345]

I start my new job in ebay on Monday and the only thing that I'm nervous about is spelling...to type this out parts of this text I used google voice :/

[@leapingwithlisa1629]

Darren Byrne Voice recognition is a wonderful thing- I’m glad you use it well!

[@chatterbox3131]

Thanks this is fab I am 15 and dyslexic, and i can often spel the more difficullt words but easy words such as used(yoused) or be(bea) or the there's (theire is what i spell most) i can't spell at all this will be great! :P

[@alicescardonecul8r]

Probably you already know but is so lovely what you are doing for your son. I'm using this video as I am dyslexic and I'm learning English and of course I have some spelling problem and I found your video helpful. You are a great mum :)

[@phorn_khann]

Great tips. You're awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@kevinwiens8525]

Hello Dyslexia Mom, I have dyslexia and it has gotten worse as I have gotten older..I do have a question for you? What do I do if I am color-blind as well as dyslexic? I am Red / Green color-blind..I was not diagnosed as a child. I do not know if I have a mild or severe case , but I do know that it has impacted my ability to focus and to do many types of jobs..and it has contributed to me losing jobs for sure..

[@andrewrance]

Thank you for taking the time to share this information. My disorder had me furious that the night on the right had 5 stars and the night in weeknight had 4! It exposed quiet clearly part of my perfectionist interpersonal temperamentality which I also valued.

[@MikeEdwards-rw4bd]

What a great mom.

[@jessicachamaline86]

Also, do you find it helps your son to watch you draw the words, or do you draw them first and then show the list to him?

[@nikolasyuhr1808]

I am so glad I came across your videos. My son was recently tested and found out today he has add and dyslexia. I tried going on your site to purchase the sight word cards you mentioned and it says it down 😔

[@MyWorld-he5db]

sometimes I forget my cousin has dyslexia and would get really angry and frustrated when he keeps messing up the words and spelling them wrong .

[@Thesparesam]

I have dyslexia and I have really short term memory and I have to go to school in September after being homeschooled for 3 years

[@fannietcl788]

Hi , how about words like 'special ' 'Thursday' 'beautiful'? Which are difficult to use pictures represent them. Thanks.

[@Shooo6666]

Can you make lesson about how read for beginner like read ( de,di,du,da,do)

[@snowballtherabbit1690]

This is a very good technique but is there a technique you use for backword letters?

[@fueledbyochd7276]

I'm 26 and honestly it would be cool if someone could do a playlist each week where they teach words this way. I was never diagnosed but i can recognize the signs and the migraines that come with them :( Thank you very much, PS My son couldn't stop watching (he is 2) Sincerely, FueledByOCHD :)

[@angelarosacastroaponte5633]

Thanks a lot good one to teach old people to read.

[@themudpit621]

OK, so how best to deal with a child that is dyslexic and so has learned to totally HATE reading, the written word, spelling, homework, and books? I may as well ask him to pull his hair out, as he'd rather do that than practice spelling. He is otherwise a well behaved child, until he sees that spelling / word work is coming. Then he hides, cries... you name it. Any truly useful ideas? I have tried a lot already, but still listening. I sometimes pay him to do his homework, but I suspect this will eventually have a down side...

[@MegaRagingBunny]

This is a very clever technique. And you are very smart, your son is a very lucky boy to have such smart and supportive parents.

[@tanvirsultan4178]

Different kids learn differently, it might be easy to get some words with pictures but later do not get it at all without any picture help. Remembering is a huge issue for my son. Can anyone suggest anything to help?

[@phillipwebster5083]

Looks cool but sadly wouldn't have worked for me. at lest the use of color. That's one of the frustrations I have found is color codes don't work so will for some one that is also color blind. But I like the concepts.