My DS2 is 8, he appears to be somewhat dyslexic. It's in my family and he shows many of the usual symptoms, but so far it's not affected him very badly, except that he has to work twice as hard to achieve half as much. From reading these threads I see that's not unusual.
He's about a year behind with his reading but he really struggles with maths - he can spend hours doing the most simple sums and seems to be totally confused by even very basic concepts. I find it easier to encourage him with his reading because I always loved reading myself and have taught English to children overseas, but I don't feel so confident helping with his maths.
What systems do other parents use to help their dyslexic children at home with maths? DS 2 gets very little extra help at school, as there are other children with more severe learning difficulties. He has not been referred to an educational psychologist, nor is it likely that he will be, so I feel it's up to me to help him.
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help with maths for possible dyslexic
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sinpan · 07/09/2007 12:29
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