Reading & Spelling
Supporting children with reading and spelling difficulties
During more than 25 years’ experience as a Speech and Language Therapist and teacher I have developed insight into the nature of children’s reading and spelling difficulties. I am particularly interested in the link between early delay in speech and language development and later reading and spelling problems.
I am able to assess and support children with reading and spelling difficulties in their homes. I am very enthusiastic about using the Lexion software to assess children’s strengths and areas where they need support. After the initial assessment Lexion immediately creates fun games and exercises for the family PC so children can start work straight away on areas that need support.
Research
I am conducting research on the impact that Otitis Media (‘Glue Ear’) in children in their pre-school years has on their reading and spelling in school. I am keen to meet parents who would be willing for their children to be assessed and provided with exercises and games to work on from the Lexion program.
Testimonials
Thank you for giving me the Lexion progam. I did it most days and everyone tells me how much I have improved. I wrote a story at school yesterday and it only had three spelling mistakes. I used to have lots and lots of spelling mistakes. I am much better with my English work now.
Sarah
Dear Michael,
I would like to give you some feedback on Sarah’s progress to date.
A quantifiable way of measuring her progress is through the tests carried out at the Dyslexia centre, where she has made huge progress.
We were absolutely delighted with this progress and as there were no other influences during the summer holidays, this can only be down to the Lexion program.
Sarah initially needed lots of encouragement to do Lexion and sometimes lacked motivation but she persevered and began to see progress. The Lexion programme enabled her to compare her results in each test and she soon became very keen to improve her scores. She is now very enthusiastic about doing the year five programme you have given her and does not even need to be reminded to do it! I think she is particularly pleased with being able to beat her dad in the hangman game.
Although these “numbers” are important what is equally important is the way in which Sarah’s self esteem has grown. I know that Sarah got so much from your visits, as not only did you explain to her in simple terms why she was having her difficulties but you also made the meetings fun, made the learning look like play, and boosted her confidence at every opportunity. She was always so reluctant to do any writing, but this year for the first time ever, she actually wrote some postcards and sent them whilst on holiday. She even keeps a diary now, writes her own little songs and I believe she has started emailing too!
Thank you so much and look forward to your next visit.
Sarah's Mother
I thourt it was fun learning Lexion. It is fun learning intresting subjects like spoonerisms. to be onest I feel very good about my reading now michael shode me lexion
Jack (just after his Lexion assessment)