Recommendations for Reading Programs/Dyslexia Programs

[anna114young]

Hi

I have been amazed over the last few days with the support I have received. My DS is really struggling with school (school refusal, feeling stupid) and the teachers aren't doing too much about it.

I have decided to try a reading program or something for dyslexia at home while I wait for a dyslexia assessment.

So far I have been recommended Toe By Toe but I would love to know all your recommendations so I can have a look at all and decide what will work best for DS. He is a typical boy who loves games, sport and anything gross haha. So something that won't be boring for him would be a big help!

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We are using Toe by Toe. school
also tried Nessy, but my son really dislikes it.
Also we do a lot of reading and writing for treasure hunts through the house - simple, gives direct feedback and boosts confidence

@timeforanew I was looking at Nessy! What was it he didn't like?
Love the treasure hunt idea!

@anna114young i think nessy is just too much for him - we likely have sensory processing disorder in the mix! Toe by toe is calm and systematic, so suits him better

Have a look at sound foundations-reading bears

@Constanttaxiservice - love your username! I feel the same!

Is Reading Bears any good?

Depends on your child - mine gated reading bears. but it really depends!

So far we have

-Toe by Toe
-Nessy
-Reading Bears

Anything else? I am conscious that it needs to be very boy friendly and not too babyish.

Reading bears was really good for my dd. She became a fluent reader very quickly. it is quite boring though.

I have just had a look at Reading Bears and I already know ds will turn his nose up at it. I wish there was something out there that was tailored towards boys interests. Particularly of his age!

https://www.phonicbooks.co.uk/product/magic-belt-series-set-1/

Interested in this thread as my DD is similar, especially with saying she can't read and is stupid etc... shes not at all but I hate to see her confidence being crushed over something as important as reading. I've been recommended Reading Eggs but had a look at the free trial and DD didnt seem to find it interesting/helpful.

The thing that baffles me is that she is great at reading much longer and trickier words like 'pterodactyl' but then stumbles on words like 'what' 'when' 'of' 'for' etc.

I don't think traditional phonics is going to suit her as she is so bright and gets very frustrated with all the inconsistencies in English phonics... then has a meltdown and refuses to do any more! lol!

Anyone know of any reading programs that would suit someone like her? Not too worried about cost as id really rather just get this sorted before she really falls behind.

I have been using fast phonics on reading eggs for dd. I have been quite impressed with it.

How old is he? I found read write inc good for my dyslexic dd who took ages to be recognised by school. Lots of people don't rate it though. Sadly early reading books are always pretty dull!

@midnightstar66 he is 9 years old and your typical boys boy. I have had a look at so many reading programs but they always seem to be focused towards younger children. I know he will just tell me its for babies and refuse to do it!

Seems like there is a gap in the market for more interesting early reading help for older children!

Phonic books produce "catchup" books for children aged 8-14 and are excellent for struggling readers. The authors teach at the Bloomsfield Learning Centre http://bloomfieldlearningcentre.org.uk

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This is looking more like it! Thanks so much! @Norestformrz

Have you used this yourself?

I can't see how much assessments and lessons with Bloomfield Learning Centre are. Does anyone have an idea?

https://www.udemy.com/course/help-your-child-to-read-and-write-part-2/ you might be interested in the free course

Yes at 9 I agree many programmes will be too young for him. Barrington stoke do great dyslexia/reluctant reader friendly versions of popular books which he might find more interesting than a learn to read programme if there's any of the right level that interests him.

Toe by toe would be ideal. It's not babyish (actually quite boring looking) and you can easily do it in short chunks. When I used to teach in Learning Support that was the programme we used with older children. The downside is that it takes a long time to complete.

Have you tried the Tom Palmer books? They are usually about rugby or football and some of them have a special print/font for dyslexic children - my 10 year old reads them.
We use audible a lot as well. He listens to the audible and reads along with the words in the book.

These all sounds fantastic - will definitely order your suggestions and let you know how I get on!

Does anyone know anything that is on the computer/ipad and is game based? I feel like this might spark his interest more than just moreeee books!

@CaitF The thing that baffles me is that she is great at reading much longer and trickier words like 'pterodactyl' but then stumbles on words like 'what' 'when' 'of' 'for' etc. My GS was like that, I bought two sets of word cards and we played games, snap or how many words can you find in x seconds/minutes ( I would lay out words, just a handful at first but building up and then see if he could beat his previous time) At first I did very different words but then moved on to doing all the words starting with th or w or whatever. He made fantastic progress, he moved on two years in a term according to his teacher.*