How to Help Students with Dyslexia

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Simplify written directions: If you give instructions in paragraph form

   Underlining, highlighting and dividing the task in steps could help.
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   Step 2: with chunks of information

   Tearing out pages would help students concentrate on the task at hand. , You could use line markers, larger sized fonts and increased spacing to separate sections, in order to aid the reading process. ,, to enhance the learning process.
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   Step 3: it might be overwhelming for some students.

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   Step 4: Give a small amount of work: The amount of work to be done could overwhelm some students.

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   Step 5: Block out irrelevant stimuli: If a student is easily distracted by visuals on a worksheet or a page

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   Step 6: try using a blank paper to cover up the sections not being worked on at the time.

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   Step 7: Provide additional practice exercises: Exercises such as peer teaching activities

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   Step 8: self-correcting materials

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   Step 9: instructional games and computer software could help.

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    Step 10: Use assistive technology: You could use electronic readers

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    Step 11: tablets

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    Step 12: text-to- speech programs

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