Dyslexic kid hates reading

[Anonymous]

Audiobooks.
Have her follow along with the print copy if possible.
Carve out a quiet half hour to hour a day to listen/read.
Offer reward for each book finished.
Keep a list.
Make it worth her while and use encouragement like rewards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Audiobooks.
Have her follow along with the print copy if possible.
Carve out a quiet half hour to hour a day to listen/read.
Offer reward for each book finished.
Keep a list.
Make it worth her while and use encouragement like rewards.

I wouldn’t push following along with the print copy. That seems like a direct route to hating it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Audiobooks.
Have her follow along with the print copy if possible.
Carve out a quiet half hour to hour a day to listen/read.
Offer reward for each book finished.
Keep a list.
Make it worth her while and use encouragement like rewards.

I wouldn’t push following along with the print copy. That seems like a direct route to hating it.

I’m a dyslexia therapist (and a dyslexic) and I agree - try not to make it a chore. She can listen to an audiobook for half an hour as she unwinds in bed before sleep, and if she makes that a lifelong habits she’s golden.

[Anonymous]

OP here

That’s a great idea, PP. and I like the idea of rewards as well.

She is dyslexic AND has ADHD.

[Anonymous]

There are also books in a "Dyslexia font" -- so if you want to try actual books, look for terms like "dyslexia-friendly," "dyslexia font," or "large print" on Amazon, library sites, etc. An internet search will bring up options. Not all books come in this formatting, but you may find something she'd be willing to try.

That being said, audiobooks rock.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here

That’s a great idea, PP. and I like the idea of rewards as well.

She is dyslexic AND has ADHD.

Then it definitely has to be something she is interested in! And, it helps to be able to move around while listening or link it with some boring task for movement.