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DYSLEXIA: STRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS WITH THIS UNIQUE READING DIFFERENCE
Nissa Shannon & Kayla Steltenkamp
Overview
What is Dyslexia How it fits into the school system What is MSL? Strategies that work! Questions & Answers
Dyslexia
A difference in the way neurons travel the brain when reading.
Genetic Effects 1 in 5
people
Difficulty with phonological processing.
Despite interventions, continued difficulty with spelling and reading.
Extended time to complete reading or assignments that require reading.
Neurobiological Reading
Dyslexia falls under the SLD category. Department of education supports the
use of the word dyslexia in all school documents including IEPs
KY has a HB69 that recognizes dyslexia as a form of SLD.
Multisensory Structured Language
Language based approach
Direct Systematic Explicit in content Emphasis on
automaticity and accuracy
Phonemic awareness Phonics Fluency Vocabulary study Comprehension
strategies Spelling Writing
Planning and ProgramAddresses Foundational Skills
Lesson Planning
Core Content for instruction is the carefully sequenced teaching of the structure and use of sounds, syllables, words, sentences, and written discourse.” (Moats & Farrell, 2005)
Lesson Plan format includes a progression of structured, scientifically based, language activities.
Teachers should pay close attention to how they are going to involve different sensory systems to reinforce the learning in brief varied routines that motivate students and hold their attention.
Orton Gillingham is a multisensory method of teaching that is the foundation to all MSL programs.
It is a teaching style and engages all senses through a variety of activities.
Put it to Practice!
More!!
Programs using OG
Barton: One on one 45-60 min. at least 2x a week.
Wilson: 60–90 minutes, 2-5 times/week in a 1:1 setting; or 45-90 minutes daily in a small group (up to 6 students) setting
Lindamood-Bell: Various programs including LIPS, Seeing Stars, visualizing/Verbalizing Small group, 2-5 times a week, 30-60 min.
And more! Visit IMSLEC.ORG for a full list
What next?
Sometimes students will finally “get-it” but that does not mean they are cured!
They will always need extended time. Sometimes they need an extra intervention
to be the bridge between fluency and comprehension…VOCABULARY
Great Leaps Reading is a 6-10 min daily intervention (with easy data tracking included) to increase vocabulary to boost comprehension!
Make it FUN
High Interest, Low Level Readers Games Songs Videos Dancing Skits And More!!
• Products will be displayed in the back for you to take a look at!
• All items will be given away as door prizes at the movie event tonight. Embracing Dyslexia 6:30-8:30 in Breathitt Room
Questions?
