Watch out for these six common mistakes when trying to help struggling readers.
1. Not realizing what the problem is - Most children and adults who have reading difficulties go unidentified. Look into the signs and symptoms of dyslexia and start asking questions and reading.
2. Waiting instead of getting help - Thinking it's a developmental lag, it will fix itself, life's too busy right now, affordability issues, and teachers, family, or friends suggesting to wait and see what happens.
3. Using the wrong interventions - Not using research based interventions and therefore not seeing any growth or seeing growth that tapers off after a short period of time.
4. Not being consistent with the chosen intervention - Poor attendance, not long enough duration, or too many days between instruction.
5. Trying the same things over and over again - If it didn't work the first time, why would it work the 2nd, 3rd or 4th time?
6. Not recognizing strengths - Don't allow a child's spirit to be crushed because they feel dumb or inferior. Find their strengths and make sure they have opportunities to show them.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
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