Elementary Reading Tutor – Tutor near Mount Pleasant, SC

I am a former elementary school teacher who has done hundreds of hours of private tutoring. I have a passion for helping struggling readers and spellers and have several years of specialized training in helping students with reading disorders like developmental dyslexia. I am a member of the International Dyslexia Association and use methodology that has been found in NIH-funded studies to be effective in preventing and treating reading disorders.

dyslexia , elementary (k-6th), phonics, reading

• Rate: $40
• Travel Radius: 10
• Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466

Dyslexia is an inherited condition that makes it extremely difficult to read, write, and spell in your native language, despite at least average intelligence. More specifically, Dyslexia is a neurologically-based, often familial, disorder which interferes with the acquisition and processing of language. Varying in degrees of severity, it is manifested by difficulties in receptive and expressive language, including phonological processing, in reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, and sometimes in arithmetic. Dyslexia is not the result of lack of motivation, sensory impairment, inadequate instructional or environmental opportunities, or other limiting conditions, but may occur together with these conditions. although dyslexia is lifelong, individuals with dyslexia frequently respond successfully to timely and appropriate intervention.

According to the National Institutes of Health, they describe dyslexia symptoms below: Classroom teachers may not be able to determine if a child has dyslexia. They may detect early signs that suggest further assessment by a psychologist or other health professional in order to actually diagnose the disorder. Letter and number reversals are the most common warning sign. Such reversals are fairly common up to the age of 7 or 8 and usually diminish by that time. if they do not, it may be appropriate to test for dyslexia or other learning problems. Difficulty copying from the board or a book can also suggest problems. There may be a general disorganization of written work. a child may not be able to remember content, even if it involves a favorite video or storybook. Problems with spatial relationships can extend beyond the classroom and be observed on the playground. the child may appear to be uncoordinated and have difficulty with organized sports or games. Difficulty with left and right is common, and often dominance for either hand has not been established. In the early grades, music and dance are often used to enhance academic learning. Children with dyslexia can have difficulty moving to the rhythm of the music. Auditory problems in dyslexia encompass a variety of functions. Commonly, a child may have difficulty remembering or understanding what he hears. Recalling sequences of things or more than one command at a time can be difficult. parts of words or parts of whole sentences may be missed, and words can come out sounding funny. the wrong word or a similar word may be used instead. Children struggling with this problem may know what they want to say but have trouble finding the actual words to express their thoughts. many subtle signs can be observed in children with dyslexia. Children may become withdrawn and appear to be depressed. They may begin to act out, drawing attention away from their learning difficulty. Problems with self-esteem can arise, and peer and sibling interactions can become strained. these children may lose their interest in school-related activities and appear to be unmotivated or lazy. the emotional symptoms and signs are just as important as the academic and require equal attention.

the most important thing you can do for yourself (if you have Dyslexia) or for your child is to have compassion and understanding. then and only then can you treat dyslexia by doing the following:

• Talk with your pediatrician about Dyslexia
• Help you child feel “okay” with himself and understand that dyslexia was out of her or his control
• Dyslexia treatment includes finding a good dyslexia tutor.

Dyslexia Tutor: Fletcher B. from Mount Pleasant, SCunratedprivate tutor2011-03-10 17:31:12About Fletcher B. from Mount Pleasant, SC Elementary Reading Tutor – Tutor near Mount Pleasant, SC I am a former elementary school teacher who has d…