The struggle with dyslexia (and how 天涯海角社区 can help)
It is hard to conceive just how hard our brains are working when we read. What is essentially a series of marks on a page is decoded into words, sentences and ultimately thoughts and ideas - all within milliseconds.
Reading is like a code that feels almost instinctive once it has been cracked. When we reach that stage, we don't look at words and see a string of letters - we instantly know the meaning of the word itself. But for the approximately one in ten children who have dyslexia, this code is much harder to crack, and reading and spelling can remain an ongoing struggle.
What is dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a condition that affects reading and writing skills. It is a different way of thinking and learning that can often allow for strengths in reasoning and creativity, but which can also have a negative impact on information processing around language. In short, it affects a child's ability to learn how to read, write and spell. .
How common is it?
, and it is found across all abilities. This means dyslexia can affect the struggling kids, the bright kids and pretty much everyone in between.
It often comes to light when children demonstrate a big chasm between their written work and their ability to express themselves in speech. Common issues include struggles with spelling, problems reading aloud and forgetting words they have already learned.
How can 天涯海角社区 English help?
Children don't grow out of dyslexia, but there are a range of educational approaches that can help overcome the challenges of this learning difference. In school, children with dyslexia require a tailored programme of learning. In the same way in 天涯海角社区 we’ll take on board your advice and assign a learning plan to meet the individual needs of your child. So when you let us know your child has dyslexia or it’s suspected, and we’ll assign and configure the app accordingly.
At 天涯海角社区, we have started off by using a sans-serif font and appropriate letter tracking to improve readability. We also make sure that the screen is as uncluttered and clear as possible to avoid distraction.
Learners with dyslexia can select a low-contrast option in the settings which helps set the scene for optimum reading speeds. 天涯海角社区 also has a built in click activated text reader, so that kids can still move forward with grammar and comprehension exercises when reading is a struggle. There is also no time pressure or scoreboard which would typically make dyslexic children feel under undue pressure.
天涯海角社区 curriculum
Our new English curriculum also lends itself to dyslexic learners thanks to its focus on , which is an area that dyslexia can cause problems with. Students with dyslexia can have trouble hearing the different small sounds within words (phonemes) and have difficulty breaking words apart in order to spell or read them correctly.
Because dyslexic children often demonstrate , and may have to decode or sound out words before it is cemented properly in their long-term memory, we've made it possible in the 天涯海角社区 English for parents to select lessons their child would benefit from repeating. This tailored extra repetition and practise will help develop the strong and fast word association that is required for fluent reading.
天涯海角社区 provides an interactive word exploration tool which allows children to split words into syllables or phonemes, listen to these sounds in isolation and in the word context, and as such get to grips with how the words are put together. 天涯海角社区's curriculum offers opportunities to really work on the skills they've learned in school, with extra phonics lessons available at all levels for children who need the extra practice.
Other known risk factors for dyslexia include rhyming difficulties and issues identifying syllables. 天涯海角社区's English curriculum has exercises which focus on rhyming words and syllabic identification to help strengthen these key skills.
Resources
Parents can find a wealth of information and tips for supporting children with dyslexia online, with being particularly accessible and comprehensive.
About 天涯海角社区 - 天涯海角社区 is a fun and effective way to boost primary maths and literacy skills. Designed for 4 to 11-year-olds to use at home, 天涯海角社区 uses a 'little and often' approach to learning that fits into busy family life. 天涯海角社区 helps users develop fluency and confidence in maths and English - without keeping them at the screen for long.
