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A problem when writing sentences
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My daughter is 10 years old and has dyslexia. I try to not give her too much writing, but I want her to be able to at least write a few sentences, whether for grammar or spelling. More often than not, she forgets to start her sentences with a capital letter. I feel like I am constantly having her correct that error. She has major difficulties in spelling, so I have to sit and spell many words for her when she is writing something.(except spelling words of course) Next school year, I would like her to be a little more independent in some things. I’m not sure what areas I should be most concerned about for independence. Her reading has improved, but there are still concerns about independence in that area. But, her writing is a major concern because of her spelling mostly and also training her to use capital letters when needed. She’s good about using periods and question marks, but does not use capitals where needed most of the time. What can I do to help her remember that? Or, does it come eventually just by doing it? Do I have her correct it right away, or do I wait until the work is completed?
psreitmom, I also have dyslexic children. I have an officially diagnosed 8 year old, 3rd grader and an unofficially diagnosed 10 yr old 4th grader that reads post high school, but can’t spell for anything. We do a lot of copywork. My 8 year old doesn’t write any sentences on his own yet, other than controlled dictation from Orton Gillingham spelling lessons. He tells me his ideas. I write them and he copies them.
Our 4th grader loves to write, but spelling is a huge hinderence. I’ve gotten so I don’t check spelling on all her assignments. She’s very creative and I want her to be able to get her thoughts on paper and not worrry about spelling because when I’ve checked everything in the past, she developed major spelling anxiety and didn’t want to write anything. (She’s a perfectionist and making errors really bother her.) So, I encourage her to write and then we pick a paper every now and then, maybe weekly, to proofread and revise. I also have had her narrate orally while I type it up. Sometimes, I have her copy the typed narration, but sometimes I don’t.
Both of these kiddos are extremely bright and have unbelievable comprehension and vocabulary skills, Unfortunately, they just can’t quite get it on paper yet. We do most things orally. I really believe as they continue their Orton Gillingham reading/spelling programs, they will gain confidence and the knowledge to be able to some day write. It is a slooooowwwww process!
We just came from our son’s Christmas party at the Chilren’s Dyslexia Center where he receives tutoring. All the students lined up to read a Christmas poem. It brought tears to my eyes. We also celebrated 6 kids graduating from the program. The Director told us some of these kiddos were 2-5 grade levels behind when starting the program and are now graduating at or above grade level. It only took some 6 months, but others it took three years.
Is your dd receiving any services for her dyslexia or are you using an Orton Gillingham program? If not, I would highly encourage you to look into it. These kids can learn, we just have to find the right ways to teach them. Find ways to make teaching as multi sensory as possible.
Please let me know if you have any other question.
Blessings,
Melissa
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