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Dyslexia and spelling

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hildajenniJ Sat 24-Jan-15 15:45:43

I just wondered if she has been prescribed tinted glasses. I knew a care assistant who was diagnosed with dyslexia in her thirties. Her writing and spelling were terrible. I think she went to Glasgow to see a dyslexia specialist who tested her with various lens colours. She found that a dark yellow lens kept the words on the page, and in a straight line! She hadn't achieved anything at school, but realised that she wasn't stupid, and applied for nursing. She got her degree, and has never looked back.
Sorry, I went on a bit but the tinted lenses were very effective.

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tanith Sat 24-Jan-15 15:36:21

My granddaughter is newly diagnosed with Dyslexia and I just wonder if anyone can advise me what I could buy her to help especially with spelling, is there a dictionary for dyslexics for instance? I've looked on Amazon but do wonder if what they have there would be good for her as you can't seem to 'look inside' like you can with other books..
She is 10yrs by the way... any advise would be welcome. We are trying not to make a 'big thing' about it as I'm sure she will cope well and adapt her way of learning as many others do I just want her to have whatever I can get her to make it easier.

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