Searching for Resources for Adults with Dyslexia

[wlotus]

I know an adult with dyslexia who struggles with reading comprehension, spelling, and writing skills. This person did not receive any training through their public school education; they were merely shuttled through vocational and special education classes. Now they would like to plug those holes in their education. Does anyone know of learning resources that would help an adult with dyslexia improve their reading comprehension, spelling, and writing skills?

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[acoustics1220.livejournal.com]

I don't have any links or resources I could provide, but I've dealt with dyslexia (undiagnosed) for awhile.

I do know that a friend said that for some people, certain color environments helped them to focus better while testing (as is necessary in a school environment), for me, it just takes a lot of focus and double/triple/quadruple checking my spelling, numbers, and calculations. :( I'm sorry to hear your friend wasn't given any proper care in trying to deal with dyslexia while in school.

[wlotus.livejournal.com]

I've asked people elsewhere, and I've gotten thoughtful responses from several folks, including you. More than anything, it has confirmed that when my friend and I work together, we are already on the right track. I have never dealt with dyslexia before, so I was under the mistaken impression that if we were doing the right things, they would not struggle as much. Now I know dyslexia is not something you fix; it is something you learn to work with/around. So I can continue being patient and encouraging my friend, even when they (and I) feel frustrated.

[scream4noreason.livejournal.com]

Both Cher and Tom Cruise are dyslexic, the sky's the limit for your friend.

[tapati.livejournal.com]

My daughter was helped immensely by a specialist outside the school system, even though we only had funds for three hours of consultation. Such a person would be a good resource for whatever else would be helpful. We found her in the yellow pages. :)

The other thing that helped my daughter to increase reading comprehension was catching the reading bug--and she got it when I read several books to her out loud, always ending at a very exciting point in the story and nonchalantly saying, "You can read ahead if you like." Finally she did, and plowed through a whole YA series. Don't be afraid to try YA books because some of them are really excellent--I read some myself.