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Has anyone used the Dore method to cure dyslexia and is it worth the money

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Bananaknickers · 03/04/2007 17:31

Seems it costs £2000 per child. Have you had success. This would mean getting a bank loan out for us to do it as we are skint. If it works it would be worth it

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isgrassgreener · 04/04/2007 10:48

Hi Banaknickers
I recently went to a meeting of a local dyslexia group where parents talked about all of the different things they had tried, to help their dyslexic children.
The overall result seemed to be that there are lots of things you can try and they all cost quite a lot of money and seem to work for some, not others, there did not seem to be a solution that worked for all.
I think you need to have some faith in whatever you try, to come out of it feeling like it has worked for you. Does that make sense?
Some of the interventions were pretty weird, so I think if you have doubts about the more alternative types of health, then you may end up dissapointed.
With regards to the Dore Programme, someone had done it and felt it had helped. I also have a friend who did it for about a year and felt that it did help her son. You have to be very committed as you have to do exercises every day.
I find it very difficult to decide about these things, especially as it is all so expensive, but I also worry so much about self esteme, that sometimesI think I would do anything to make things better for my DS.
I don't know if the Dore is something I would do or not, but I am interested in it, just not quite ready to make the leap of faith!

zippitippitoes · 04/04/2007 10:21

no in my view it is a programme which is generating income and comes complete with a very hard sell...it is marketed by commissioned sales people

if it was a miracle then in my view the above would not be necessary

there are lots of interventions which can help

don't feel guilty...it is possible to have learning difficu;lties dyslexia/dyspraxia and overcome problems with low self esteem and learn to read without dore

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Bananaknickers · 04/04/2007 10:06

he has audio processing problems.He also has a memory problem.

I worry about his self estem as he is always getting labeled as lazy and a dreamer. He crys because he can't get things like others. It affects going to scouts too. He he is 11 and has a reading age of 8 1/2. He can't spell. He is childish for his age and has lots of trouble making friends and getting on with his peers. It is so noticable now. He can't cope with instructions.
On the plus side I have been told he is very bright and will be above average in his SATs in Science. He has a good understanding of general knowledge.

This book has really upset me.I have even been blamed by teachers because I let him behave like this. What parent want to see their child behave like this and see him not having many friends ect.Now I feel bloody guilty for not having the money.

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frances5 · 03/04/2007 21:43

Could you try the website

www.dyslexics.co.uk

What are your son's problems. My son has problems with fine motor control and we used the handwriting sheets

www.promethean.fsnet.co.uk/

His fine motor skills have been delayed because his gross motor skills were slow to develop. My son had orthopedic problems when he was little which made him late walking. Being late with his gross motor skills has made the development of fine motor skills later. However the handwriting sheets on the promethean site have really helped him.

I believe that their dancing with bears scheme is supposed to good for dyslexics. Its certainly a lot cheaper than Dore. Prehaps its worth trying a cheaper option first.

The parents of children with special needs are very vunerable and there are a lot of sharks out there.

ChocolateGirl · 03/04/2007 21:35

Aaargh!
this is the other one:

www.dyslexics.org.uk

ChocolateGirl · 03/04/2007 21:35

Can you explain the term dyslexia more fully, please? I know it is an umbrella term for difficulty with reading (and sometimes other things) but it seems to differ from child to child. How old is he? Is it his reading you're worried about?

If it is, perhaps these two websites would help:

link{www.sytheticphonics.com (there is a message board).

Hope links work... I've never got one to work yet and I've been on here two years!!

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Bananaknickers · 03/04/2007 21:25

He has dyslexia. This says it will cure it

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ChocolateGirl · 03/04/2007 21:10

Bananaknickers,

(sorry, I think I've missed part of the thread somewhere): what exactly are your son's problems?

£2000 is an awful lot of money...

ScummyMummy · 03/04/2007 20:25

Has he doneReading Recovery yet?

SenoraPostrophe · 03/04/2007 20:20

£2k!

Have your read NQC's link though? I think it sounds very dodgy.

babygrand · 03/04/2007 20:19

There has been quite a lot of bad press about it recently I think - although, as I say, the only person I know who has experience of it feels it definitely helped.

babygrand · 03/04/2007 20:18

I know someone who was very impressed with Dore for her dd. I am considering doing their dyspraxia with my dd, but it seems so expensive.

ScummyMummy · 03/04/2007 20:15

Sounds like the chances of it being utter bollocks are high. Be careful. Some of these schemes are scams. How old is your boy? Is he getting any extra help at school?

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Bananaknickers · 03/04/2007 20:13

pisses me off that I have no money so my son has to suffer.

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Bananaknickers · 03/04/2007 20:12

My friend who is loaded is just about to do it. She has infact lent me that book and it has already started to make me feel guilty. His daughter had three suiside attempts. Her life has now changed. I feel awful I am only 10 pages in and it has made me cry.
I think it is pulling my heart strings but more than that my purse strings.
Can't help thinking And knowing how much I love my son. If I found a cure I would not fleece other parents. Just knowing I could help would be enough.

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NotQuiteCockney · 03/04/2007 19:35

I have no personal knowledge on this one, but Ben Goldacre is not a fan .