Aim to raise self-esteem and engender a love of reading

Acquisition of sight vocabulary is essential (first 200 HF words)

A structured reading scheme that involves repetition and introduces new words slowly is important.  The structure ensures phonics are learnt in appropriate order.  The repetition ensures child develops confidence.

Save the dyslexic child the ordeal of having to ‘read aloud’ in class’.  Consider quiet times with teacher for reading or giving advanced time to read pre-selected reading material to practice at home

Paired reading – sentence/paragraph – will often generate enthusiasm.

Listening to story tapes will benefit vocabulary enhancement.  Child should track.

Cut out windows or use a coloured overlay ruler or cooler ruler to help keep place.

Ensure reading material is of appropriate reading age/interest age level.

Consider books with dyslexic friendly print/paper such as Barrington Stoke with levels clearly stated.

Reading games such as SWAP are excellent – fun and fast recall of words in phonic patterns