Dyslexia tutor?

[paperstar]

Hello

My son is nine and is dyslexic. He gets help at school but I?m wondering whether we should try a private tutor to help with spelling and handwriting. Has anyone tried and if so has it helped?

Any recommendations gratefully received!

Thank you

[Lochie]

Hi there, my son (8) was recently assessed as dyslexic. The specialist recommended we find a tutor via Patoss: https://www.patoss-dyslexia.org

We did find a local tutor via Patoss but they had a 2 year wait list! We?ve decided to watch and wait to see how he copes in year 4 for now.

Have you heard of Bell House? Fantastic facility in the heart of Dulwich Village that offers advice and support for dyslexics:

https://www.bellhouse.co.uk

I?d also be interested to hear about whether tutoring is worth it as our school is not being v helpful

[hazelnunhead]

You can have a look at BDA website ( British dyslexia association) - they will help you with tutors and often have local evenings for parents to discuss support strategies.

The Dyslexia Guild is also a good website.

Both these offer resources, and approved tutors if needed.

[goodlizzie]

Paperstar, this website may be of interest to you. It is the huge house in Dulwich Village.

https://www.bellhouse.co.uk/dyslexia/

[paperstar]

Thank you so much for all your suggestions.

That?s so helpful.

Had no idea that there was a facility relatively close!

Thanks again

[Soylent Green]

There are two easy to use schemes which might help you; Toe by Toe (so called because it progresses in small steps, and Stareway to Spelling (so called because it is about remembering the 'picture' the word makes rather than being phonics based). Both books cost around ?15 each and can be bought from the British Dyslexia Assoc. Toe by Toe is about mastering reading and the other is self-explanatory! They are designed to be used little and often; 10 minutes a day or 15 minutes every other day is enough. You do not need an expensive tutor as the scheme is designed to be done by parents or TAs, and short, frequent sessions are probably more helpful for 'sticking' new learning, than an intensive hour a week.

[Jittlelo]

Hi there

Just came across your post - we have been using a local tutor for around 6 weeks and Id totally recommend her. Our son is not dyslexic but has some sort of (as yet undiagnosed) processing delay and is struggling at school. Betsy has loads of special needs experience and has helped our son no end in a very few sessions. Im sure itd be worth giving her a ring and seeing where she can help?

Betsy Rowland 07738 545 030