Dyslexia Accommodations for School - Dyslexia Connect
What are good school accommodations for students with dyslexia? Find out more information about dyslexia and dyslexia treatment at www.dyslexiaconnect.com .
There are many accommodations that may be helpful for students who have dyslexia in the school environment. One important distinction to consider is the difference between accommodations and modifications. An accommodation is something that helps a student complete the regular assignment. A modification is a change to the assignment itself. A good example of an accommodation for a student who has dyslexia, is when they are allowed to use an audiobook for a reading assignment. An example of a modification could be the shortening of a reading comprehension test.
It may be beneficial to seek out accommodations for materials, homework, classroom assignments and tests.
Regarding accommodations on materials, one of the best accommodations for a student with dyslexia is the use of audiobooks for reading assignments. A student who has dyslexia may have more difficulty, and read slower than their peers. As a result, reading assignments can be very time consuming and difficult for them to complete. Audiobooks can help them complete reading assignments within the required time. Audiobooks are available at public and school libraries, from library audiobook websites, and from services like bookshare.org.
Another great accommodation for materials are simplified, or highlighted, directions and instructions. These simplified instructions make it easier for a student who has dyslexia to complete an assignment. If simplified instructions are not provided, you can create these yourself by going through the assignment and creating a simplified version for your student.
For homework accommodations, step by step instructions are extremely beneficial for a student with dyslexia. These instructions will make the assignment less overwhelming, and will help the student complete the assignment accurately. In addition, step by step instructions make helping the student with assignments much easier for parents.
Teachers may also be able to provide notes on the lessons they are teaching. Taking notes can be difficult for a student who has dyslexia, dysgraphia, or both, and receiving printed notes on lessons can help them study and complete assignments. If printed lesson notes are not available, the teacher may be able to share their lesson outlines with the student.
In the classroom, a beneficial accommodation is extra time to read and write. A student with dyslexia will likely need more time than their peers for in-class assignments, and giving them that time will help them turn in the best work possible. For work requiring written responses, sentence starters can be a great help.
Examples of correct work are another excellent accommodation for a student with dyslexia. Having a filled-out example of the assignment that they are supposed to complete helps them avoid being overwhelmed by the assignment.
For test taking, one of the best accommodations is extra time to take the test. A student with dyslexia is likely going to need more time than their classmates to read a test and respond to the questions. Additionally, having a quiet space in which to take the test may also help. Since they struggle with reading and writing, a quiet space may help a student with dyslexia focus on the test and have an easier time with it.
It is beneficial to consider which accommodations are best suited for a particular student. Certain accommodations may greatly help a student, while others may not be as beneficial.
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Hi im Nicolau im 13 and i have dyslexia. And i am pretty sure that there are a few parents out there that are wondering what's it is like to be a dyslexic kid. From first hand experience I can tell you that it won't be easy it won't ever be no matter how hard you try. So what you have to do as a parent is give your child extra time extra help. This does not have to mean tutoring this can be anything from getting the child to watch a movie in a foreign language or reed comics. These small things will help make your child fight dyslexia. He or she may even become better than all his or her class mates. For example about 3 months ago got my MAP test results back and i could not believe my eyes i was in the top 80% reading comprehension. (Bottom 40 for writing and top 85 for math). So my point is it will be hard but it is possible. Also teaching your child a nother language help surprisingly. I my self have mastered Catalan Spanish Japanese and English. At the time i did not want to learn more languages but now the extra effort i put in in the beginning now makes me stand out. Also if your child likes a subject (any subject) help the child grow in that field. If you need help feel free to contact me i will be more than pleased to help because no one helped me and life was basically a form of torture.
@DyslexiaConnect
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment, Nicolau.
Thank you! this really helped to understand accommodations in my Assessments class.
@DyslexiaConnect
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Very informative! Thank you for the valuable information.
@DyslexiaConnect
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Lisa! Thanks for watching!
I have dyslexia adhd and autism wow I’m soo lucky
Hey I have dyslexia and also dyscallculer can you pls do a vid on maths dyslexia
@DyslexiaConnect
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, Rose. Thanks for the suggestion. In the meantime, I would suggest checking out this site. They have great info on dyscalculia. www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/understanding-dyscalculia
When will be the next time you do a vid bc I love them so much
@DyslexiaConnect
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rose! We will hopefully have a new video out in February. Thanks for watching!
@rosebrown7551
5 жыл бұрын
DyslexiaConnect yayy
I have dyslexia and i go to private school and I HATE it I have to drive an hour there and back and there’s a public school 5 mins away and all my friends go there and I feel not normal it sucks im trying to convince them to go to public
@DyslexiaConnect
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Lucas. Thanks for your comment. Sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your school.
I have dyslexia and i have extra time in exams
@DyslexiaConnect
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment.
I dont know if im dyslexic. My reading is okay its better than my spelling and handwriting. I often have issues putting thoughts into words and in my english class my teacher often puts: Handwriting is off or respell this or that lately ive been noticing when i read the lines around feel uncomfortoble to look at or move a bit ive no i dea what it is
@DyslexiaConnect
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Those issues could be related to dyslexia. Another possibility is dysgraphia. You may find our video on the symptoms of dyslexia helpful. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqd51pumh9LLps4.html
@vilaclaranicolau9140
6 жыл бұрын
TekkerzHd lines dont move when yoh have dyslexia but if you need help contact me. You probably need to get more sleep.
@rosebrown7551
5 жыл бұрын
Vilaclara Nicolau they can move
@faulty7337
4 жыл бұрын
You could have dysgraphia
I am not sure if I am dyslexic. I am in year 8 and I find that I really hate reading aloud and I find it hard to concentrate. When I was in year five I was told that I may be dyslexic but I have had no further comments. I also sometimes skip lines when I read, I have really bad spelling and sometimes i feel that when I am working my brain just empty’s it’s self and I can’t think. Sometimes I confuse my lefts and rights and always have to put my hands up information of my to check which is left and which is right.
@DyslexiaConnect
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment, Nina. The difficulties you mention are very common for dyslexia. Which country are you located in? I may be able to recommend some resources.
I swear im dyslexic. All my life ive had trouble with my b/d's q/p's left/right. Sometimes i read things extremly incorrect Ex: i read "this made me cry" as "this game is crazy". It took me the longest to realise what it said. My reading and writing is both mildly problematic, although ive always read ahead of my years. Also i think words move around on the page when i read aswell, i read something then look back and it just really doesnt make sense. Uhm do you have any resources and or advice available?
@DyslexiaConnect
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment and question. Regarding resources, you could give the International Dyslexia Association a call. dyslexiaida.org/ . If you are interested in online dyslexia tutoring, you can find information about our program here. www.dyslexiaconnect.com/tutoring/ . Thanks.
Hey peter ,I have commented on your video's before,in the last few years ,I have been struggling with my reading it has been giving me headaches and looks uncomfortable to look at ,I told a teacher at my school and it got completely dissmissed ,I just don't know what to do atm
@DyslexiaConnect
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your question. Those struggles could be related to dyslexia, or they may be related to a visual tracking issue. Which state are you located in? I may be able to suggest some resources.
@hgzz961
5 жыл бұрын
DyslexiaConnect UK
@DyslexiaConnect
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I would recommend contacting the British Dyslexia Association. They should be able to provide helpful resources. www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
Hi! I have more trouble with writing and speaking than reading and speling. Do you think that there is a high chance of having dyslexia?
@DyslexiaConnect
6 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for your question. These issues can be related to dyslexia. Regarding writing, do you have trouble with composing sentences? Or penmanship?
@bgyubib5594
6 жыл бұрын
+DyslexiaConnect I have trouble with penmanship and usually I write the letters backwards and upside-down.
@DyslexiaConnect
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the additional info. That is a very common symptom of dyslexia. You can find more info about dyslexia here: www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/understanding-dyslexia
@wnfrdwnstn
5 жыл бұрын
Look up Dysgraphia.
I have very dad dyslexia
@DyslexiaConnect
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment, Alex.