In schools today, the curriculum for teaching children to read often does not take into account those with reading disabilities, such as dyslexia. As a result, many kids have trouble keeping up in school and are thought to be “stupid” or “slow in the head,” which is certainly not the case. Their brains are simply wired differently when it comes to learning to read and write.
“Teaching consistently will yield better results.”
The Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading and writing skills focuses on those weaknesses and attempts to make up for what modern reading curriculum’s lack in order to level the playing field for dyslexic children. It focuses on repetition and intensity, helping a child learns how to read in a way that is often not taught in public schools.
Key takeaways
- The Orton-Gillingham approach is designed for home-schooled children who are having difficulties advancing in reading.
- Emphasizes consistency and intensity to encourage children who may be mildly dyslexic to overcome this dyslexia through more practice than what is commonly required of children of comparable ages
- Helps to not only diagnose how severe a case of dyslexia may or may not be, but also teaches the child strategies that will help them overcome this difficulty throughout their life, not just early ages.
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