A Workbook for Dyslexics
by Cheryl Orlassino
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Author: Cheryl OrlassinoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-23
ISBN: 1430328037
Number of pages: 284
Publisher: Lulu.com
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Summary: 5 Stars
I totally disagree with the negative review....having worked with the LiPs system myself, this workbook is a god send for parents. This so called needed "intense intervention" is not always financially suitable ($6000/mo-Atlanta) and I have seen many kids walk away with little more than when they started. This book is a great tool for parents who want to super charge their childs reading level. "intense intervention" as I know of first hand, is "tutoring with repeat, reapeat, repeat...." which most parents do not have time for and the school system offers no hope for. Therefore, "intense intervention" becomes the ideal choice by many. However, if you take/have the time to invest in YOUR own child, you can easily help your child suceed at reading.
As far as the workbook being designed to "teach people to read", yes, thats the goal!! Most parents that are picking up this book are at their wits end. Most kids that are introduced to the book, will most likely be over the age of 7. The cover also states "8 years and up"....NO where in the book or cover does the author promise to have a complete program for dyslexics or promise to teach "phonemic awaremess" of which I believe you are refering to phenome awareness....Most parents are NOT going to be seeking this book out at 4-5 or even 6 years old. Also, if you call any "intense intervention" center (e.g. Dyslexia Inst. of America) they will advise you that the "ideal" time to begin evaluations for dyslexia is around 8 or 9....though they will take younger children. Many children without dyslexia have problems with reversals, blending, etc. Any good teacher will caution you to "wait and see" in grades K-1 (sometimes 2) before officials or parents begin to start the evaluation process. Therefore, most kids have had 1-3 yrs of an unsuccessful phonics program of some sort and though the program failed the dyslexic child, they learn their letter names and sounds through this method. (Even though they may still mix up or confuse the sounds.) When starting this book, a child may still be mixing up some of the letter sounds which is what you are refering to as "concept imagery". This means, the dyslexic, sees a letter as a shape or picture not assigned to a certain direction in order to mean something individual of that letter name and sound. If you have actually looked at the book (I suspect you have not based on your review) you would see that for example, Lesson 1 begins with blending short vowels with ONE constanant. We are talking about blending TWO sounds...that is pretty basic. A matter of fact it starts so basic, that the author discourages you from skipping ahead even if the child knows the basic vowel sounds.
As a side note: "Phenome Awareness" is a fancy word for breaking down blended sounds and making them individual or taking individual sounds and blending them...
"Intense Intervention" is someone certified (not always degreed) in a particular program (e.g. LindaMood Bell) NOT DYSLEXIA itself. This person spends countless hours implementing a program to your child so that they can learn to read with success....Its not a cure, magic, or always a complete success the first time around. Hands down, if you have the money, (which is really all you need~and a lot of it!) then this is the IDEAL approach to take with your child...
This book is well worth the $30 and WILL improve your childs reading. No, its not magic and will not "cure" your child, but no you will not be disappointed because, if you are looking to buy this book, then you already know that "intense intervention" is far from a "cure"....DYSLEXICS CAN NOT BE CURED, but through patience and love, your child can learn to read.....successfully.
Summary of A Workbook for Dyslexics
This is a reading program for students who are dyslexic. It contains 55 lessons that will gradually teach your student to decode and spell words using phonics, rules and memory cues. The lessons gradually build up to the next topic, offering repetition for reinforcement. Being based on the well known Orton-Gillingham method for overcoming dyslexia, this program is effective; your student will be well on their way to reading within a short time. The free audio portions of the dictations are available at help4dyslexia.com. Recommended for ages 8 and up.Education Books
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