spelling problems

[Anonymous]

My DS is a horrible horrible speller. He is in the 5th grade. My PS does not give spelling tests past the 3rd grade. I guess they are all supposed to be great spellers by now. Does anybody know of any resources to help with spelling proficiency that I could use on my own to help him?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DS is a horrible horrible speller. He is in the 5th grade. My PS does not give spelling tests past the 3rd grade. I guess they are all supposed to be great spellers by now. Does anybody know of any resources to help with spelling proficiency that I could use on my own to help him?

Write to Susan Barton. She will be able to advise you. I did the same, my sone had problems with spelling starting in garde 2. You can read first info available at. http://www.bartonreading.com/. Hope this helps.

[Anonymous]

http://www.spellodrome.com/

[Anonymous]

Can you tell us more about spellodrome? I am also the parent of a terrible speller. We are doing tutoring of the Wilson method but would take any of the thoughts.

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much for your responses. The Susan Barton video is the best description of dyslexia I have ever seen (yes, my DS is dyslexic, as is my whole family. too bad he took after me and not after my DH). I have contacted them for a tutor.

PP: where did you find information on the Wilson method?

[Anonymous]

I've always heard that the more you read, the better you spell. Does your child like to read? I would encourage that, if you can.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you so much for your responses. The Susan Barton video is the best description of dyslexia I have ever seen (yes, my DS is dyslexic, as is my whole family. too bad he took after me and not after my DH). I have contacted them for a tutor.

PP: where did you find information on the Wilson method?

I used first the Barton tutor. There is only one in the area. She is very good but she lives in Silver Spring. After struggling with the distance, I decided to give a try by myself and bought the books and started to help my son. The method is wonderful, even you are not dyslexic it makes sense. It should be taught in school. The logics of spelling exists, I never knew about it because we learn mechanically. Susan is a wonderful person, she is there always when you need it. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

What is the name of the Wilson book and where can you buy it (although SS is not far from me so I'll try the tutor as well)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is the name of the Wilson book and where can you buy it (although SS is not far from me so I'll try the tutor as well)

The tutor's name is Barbara Marburry ( the same one Susan Barton will recommend). Her phone # is 301 675 5895.

[Anonymous]

thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you so much for your responses. The Susan Barton video is the best description of dyslexia I have ever seen (yes, my DS is dyslexic, as is my whole family. too bad he took after me and not after my DH). I have contacted them for a tutor.

PP: where did you find information on the Wilson method?

I used first the Barton tutor. There is only one in the area. She is very good but she lives in Silver Spring. After struggling with the distance, I decided to give a try by myself and bought the books and started to help my son. The method is wonderful, even you are not dyslexic it makes sense. It should be taught in school. The logics of spelling exists, I never knew about it because we learn mechanically. Susan is a wonderful person, she is there always when you need it. Good luck!

I would be willing to give this a try with my DD. How much time each week did you spend working on this with your child? How long before you started to see results?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you so much for your responses. The Susan Barton video is the best description of dyslexia I have ever seen (yes, my DS is dyslexic, as is my whole family. too bad he took after me and not after my DH). I have contacted them for a tutor.

PP: where did you find information on the Wilson method?

I used first the Barton tutor. There is only one in the area. She is very good but she lives in Silver Spring. After struggling with the distance, I decided to give a try by myself and bought the books and started to help my son. The method is wonderful, even you are not dyslexic it makes sense. It should be taught in school. The logics of spelling exists, I never knew about it because we learn mechanically. Susan is a wonderful person, she is there always when you need it. Good luck!

I would be willing to give this a try with my DD. How much time each week did you spend working on this with your child? How long before you started to see results?

I worked 2 times per week. Ideally, it would be 3 times 45 minutes. I started to see visible progress after 1 month. After 3 months, he became one of the best spellers in his class and he even knows why one should spell that way. He does not memorize the word, he understands the mechanics and logics of the spelling, which is great becasue he is able to spell words he never seen before!. The method comes with a lot of grammar and language formation that the child absorbes without even noticing it. I sincerely believe that the system should be used in classrooms. I am so happy I was able to detect the dyslexia early enough and so grateful to Susan Barton. School would recognize/deal only with the severe forms.

[Anonymous]

And do not blame yourself about the dyslexia. This is something you can fix. Your son will enjoy reading and writing afterwords.I was scared and dissapointed in the begining--it's normal. It takes energy and perseverance, but do not give up, you will see progress sooner than expected. I was able to fix it and my first language is not English. You can do it!

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the encouragement. My family has always had dyslexia and somehow we have managed to survive, although with many scars. But, watching my son, he seems to have it a bit worse than the rest of us, except perhaps my brother. And, now I think my mother must have suffered a great deal watching her children go through the same ordeal she went through. If this can help lessen the ordeal, that would be great. (and it is absolutely true that my school just says "he is so bright that he does not qualify for any help", even though his spelling is just horrible. I'm glad I got so desperate that I posted on the internet and got your help! I hope this helps, even somewhat!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've always heard that the more you read, the better you spell. Does your child like to read? I would encourage that, if you can.

NP here. That doesn't hold true for us since my kids are both excellent readers but horrible spellers.