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For someone with dyslexia, reading and writing is more difficult than it is for a traditional learner. For many years, dyslexia was widely misunderstood. Dyslexia was thought to be an issue of intelligence. However, now we know there is no relation between dyslexia and a person's IQ. A child will never outgrow their dyslexia, and there isn't any medical way to cure it. However, using different teaching methods can help a child learn to read and manage their dyslexia, thereby improving their chances of being successful throughout their academic or future career. Because students with dyslexia process symbols differently than other people, many traditional teaching methods are ineffective. Many dyslexic students experience a higher level of retention and understanding through the use of a multisensory approach such as the Wilson Reading Program, which is widely used in both private and public schools. It has also proven to be effective in both adult education classes and family literacy programs. While it isn't just for people with dyslexia, it is ideal for students who need a multisensory approach to language instruction. The Wilson Reading Program addresses decoding and encoding language. It can also promote reading comprehension and reading fluency, two major concepts that people with dyslexia struggle with. Many dyslexia schools use this program, because it has continuously been effective for students who struggle with reading and writing. It can be effective for students as young as second grade and can even benefit adult learners. There are 10 parts to the Wilson Reading Program that focus on five different elements. Phonemic Awareness The phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in language. Phonemic awareness is the ability for a student to hear and manipulate these small sounds. Word Analysis and Comprehension The second is direct instruction aimed at making sure students understand what they are reading. Prosody Prosody refers to the rhythm and intonation of speech. Coordinating both Reading and Spelling The fourth element of the Wilson Reading Program is concentrated and cumulative instruction. Mastery The goal is not just for students to be able to read casually; students should be able to manage their dyslexia with an eventual mastery in both reading and writing. Teachers use many tools to engage the students' multiple senses. Students do drills with color-coded flash cards. They may also focus on dictation, sounds, words, and full sentences. Both listening and reading comprehension is stressed with this multi-faceted approach to learning. By using the Wilson Reading Program, many dyslexic students have been able to manage their dyslexia. Think your child could benefit from the Wilson Reading Program? Princeton, NJ area parents and guardians send their children to the Laurel School of Princeton. Learn more about our language arts programs here. http://www.laurelschoolprinceton.org/academics/language-arts/.
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